20 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU GO TRAVELLING!!!

[@KGLpeace]

I arrived in Melbourne today on my working holiday visa, and the one thing I have done to prepare in the last six months, is watching ALL your videos with tips! THANK YOU!! I wouldn't have thought of half of everything without you :)

[@sonofspike7329]

How was your time in Australia ?

[@bkm426]

heyyy, i’m thinking about moving to australia for a year to stay with my aunt. i’m 17 and wondering if you have any tips or advice xx

[@andrewmartin4474]

BKM I’ve been living in Melbourne for the past year now, her are some tips: peppers are “capsicums”, mc Donald’s is called “maccas”, thongs are like flip flops here (this one confused me a hell of a lot too). DO NOT disrespect vegimite, Tim Tams or milo. The emergency number for ambulances, police and fire is 000. It might be best for you to take a few surfing lessons to avoid being called a shark biscuit. It is also probably worth researching the aboriginals of Australia because it is mentioned quite a lot. Football or footy refers to Aussie rules, an interesting but very entertaining game (imagine rugby with a much bigger, circular pitch without as many rules.). Hope this helps

[@Linnypesto]

I forgot my debit card back home when I went to Thailand to visit my brother. I did not think to research if credit cards were accepted everywhere and I wound up calling my mom and asking her to put money in my brother's bank account so I could survive for 2 weeks. I will NEVER forget that lesson!

[@xylchannel633]

I love to traveling one day but at some reason i can't because my mom paralyzed and our family finance depends on me.. First time watching your video.. Subscribe!!!!!!

[@TheBudgeteers]

Good tips, we've had sooo many problems with blocked bankcards in Asia & Oz. Being prepared is a lifesaver!

[@izziedinsdale6584]

this is the most useful video i have ever seen

[@shireneprakash6308]

This girl doesn’t wear any makeup and still so pretty . Thanks for the tips .

[@theminimalistninja]

This was brilliant advice! Loved the tip with having two accounts, two cards at one bank. I have that now and never thought of it - so neat!

[@Rich-hc3wp]

Omg, thanks for the reminder on updating my bank! Forgot I only had my plans through 12/31. Never fails I forget to update new places or extend my dates. Great timing girl! ❤

[@Lozzzaaa55]

I'm leaving for 6 months in 8 days!! I just let my bank know online when and where I am going, thanks for reminding me! haha Now to go through the rest of my list that keeps getting bigger!

[@Fwaire]

I wish i'd watched this before going to Peru earlier this year. Could have helped negate a lot of stress haha! Oh well we live and learn. :)

[@GoddessofSpring25]

Get rid of debt. I have over $65,000 in student loan debt, That ain't happening!!! I WILL travel the World before I pay that off.

[@zeejason9829]

GoddessofSpring25 I had 65000usd loan too .. I'll try to enjoy my life before that hits me bad

[@christiankameta7894]

Ahhh I've been following your channel for about a year now, I'm 16 and can't wait to travel! your videos have inspired and helped sooooo much thank you!!!

[@The_Lost_One]

started ur travels yet?

[@KatesAdventures]

The last time I went abroad, I told the bank about my trip and when my card was rejected in the supermarket, I was so sure that they'd blocked it. Turns out I'd picked the one checkout with a faulty card machine :/

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hello my friend hope you are well and having a great start to the week. Just found you today and really pleased we have your videos are awesome hun. We really appreciate your hints and tips. It really helps. We are fairly new to travel so we find your videos excellent. Thanks again, Stay safe and take care my friend catch up soon God bless you 🙏❤️👍

[@ElizabethTravelsNow]

Great tips! Unlocking my phone has been a hassle in Canada, but i'm SO glad I did it! Another thing not to forget is to check the visa requirements of all the places you want to visit. Some places, you can't get the visa on arrival (or even anywhere that isn't your home country). It can ruin your multi-countries trip if you don't check ahead.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Yes!

[@keaithmoana142]

Elizabeth Travels ... i will be traveling for the first time and going to indonesia starting in jakarta for 1 week then 3 hours south to bandung for 3 weeks. i have researched visa requirments and will go with visa on arrival . just a question on experience with visa on arival in indonesia. if you have any.. since its my first time travelling you can imagine how much my mind is thinking about the visa on arrival lol. the biggest worry is me arriving and getting sent back . i guess you could just say im a little insecure about it. if you have any experience in regards to this could you please advise as this would easily set my mind at ease. manny thanks. regards

[@ElizabethTravelsNow]

I've never been to indonesia so I don't have specific advice about that. But there are places, like for instance Laos where you can get the visa on arrival, but will need a passport picture with you. And sometimes you need to pay a specific amount in US Dollars that you need to bring with you - and the exchange rates at the border are terrible. Read up on the requirements before going, and you should be fine :)

[@Texasmama11]

I'm curious, what's the difference in the passport & visa. Why would you need both, if you're on vacation?

[@ElizabethTravelsNow]

You need the passport to travel, some countries also require a Visa to get in. Think of your passports as ID and the visa as the authorization to be there.

[@laurarichardson2767]

SO brilliant. You deserve all the subscribers you can get. Great content!

[@debrobinson4481]

going to travel to the netherlands for a year & maybe more & maybe germany and all around europe. youre my life saver!!!!!

[@cyn2653]

Thanks for all these advice !! Love from France

[@calliegunzenhauser6234]

Love this video. Thanks for posting it.. it's really conveniently timed for me haha. I'm leaving for Mexico in 10 days and these were some good reminders. Thanks! I love your videos!!

[@Crystalthewolf1000]

your sneeze is so cute, i scare everyone with mine lol

[@lolamonroe5910]

Crystalthewolf1000 people think I'm dying when I sneeze

[@longswordstylesam5770]

Crystalthewolf1000

[@kianaelliott5617]

Crystalthewolf1000 loll same🤣🤣

[@happyhuman2522]

Crystalthewolf1000 i scare them before i sneeze and after i sneeze they sayy "" that is sooo cute this is the cutest sneeze i have ever seen "" 😂😉😂

[@lanaa_aymann]

Crystalthewolf1000 saaaame😂😂😂😂😂

[@DouxGirlsweet]

My boyfriend and I are leaving this year to teach English abroad. This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@DanGalla]

Ah I've been thinking about doing this for so long. I think this year will be my year. Where are you guys headed to?

[@abigaillindsey512]

I'm currently working on my TEFL certification! Where are you planning on going to?

[@DouxGirlsweet]

Abigail Lindsey South Korea. You? :)

[@abigaillindsey512]

Okay, that's rad! :) I'm not really sure yet. Since I'm not finished with my BA, there are only certain countries I would be able to teach in. I'd like to stay maybe Eastern Europe, but Asia sounds wonderful as well!

[@DouxGirlsweet]

Abigail Lindsey That's awesome! I wish you luck!

[@sajini6036]

It's the first time I watching your video Aly. I'm really glad to meet you here in this application. I'm gonna follow you and I really like your way of talking and you behavior... Thanks

[@BoStark]

Did you mention the passport. Super important to check the expire date on that. Also if you have any visa like ESTA/eTA and you get a new passport you need to reapply as they're linked to the passport.

[@PsychoTraveller]

I can't believe I mentioned EVERY OTHER SINGLE expiry date but the most important one!!!! THANK YOU!!! hahahaha :D

[@anabettencourt6943]

I also carry an agenda/small notebook and write all important phone numbers, passport number and DL number...min case my phone dies or I lose it! Need to be able to call people 😊

[@thatgaltabitha]

This video was seriously so helpful!! Thankfully I haven't forgotten any of those before but I know people who have and they were all great reminders!!

[@la05082]

Excellent information. It's always welcome to get information from someone who knows from actual experience what they're talking about. If your bank or credit card is actually compromised, the issuer will cancel it immediately. Many card issuers will only mail a replacement card to the home address they have on record. Depending on where you are traveling, It can take weeks to get your replacement card. If this is a bank card, and you don't have a cash line already established on a credit card, you can have one hell of a time getting any cash.

[@pj-ec4gb]

I'd add translating any medial conditions/ allergies you may have into the new language before you leave. I actually forgot to do this and thankfully nothing happened to me but I can imagine it would be super helpful to give your waiter a list of ingredients/ show a doctor a list of medication you can't take in their own language and you'd be a lot safer than just relying on hand gestures high school French lessons to get you by.

[@ishxusbdus1341]

I’m flying to Cozumel Mexico in a week today and I’m soooooo exited we are staying in an all exclusive resort.has anybody been and have any suggestions

[@PatMaxAdventures]

These are awesome tips! When I first went traveling my bank (Citi Bank) kept blocking my card every time I entered a new country. I had told them ahead of time that I would be traveling for six months and what countries I would be going to, and they still kept blocking it! Luckily my Korean card worked literally every where I went and was never blocked lol. Your tips on having a back up card among other bank issues is great.

[@FrancisDarracott]

big love for the great tips from a small youtuber! Thank you

[@youtubeintertentment]

You had important advice that one would never think of thank you

[@avashafaghi7118]

F*cking fantastic advice, Allie. I love this and it's so helpful. During my last travels, I forgot to do nearly all of the things you listed.......... and I paid for it. Thank you!

[@corysydee5683]

You could not have timed this video better! I leave for New Zealand today and hadn't thought about jotting down all my important numbers. It's also reassuring to know I've covered pretty much everything else. Thanks!

[@j4eva1]

don't know if that kinda stuff is possible in other countries but I gave my mum written permissions to deal with everything that could possibly need attending(insurance, bank, bureaucracy...), so she could deal with that back in Germany while I'm enjoying my stay in Korea~

[@adrianchalice]

For your Australian viewers, I know Telstra will lock their prepaid phones, but not their contract phones, I guess so people don't buy their cheap phone and then put another network's SIM into it.

[@thegirlandthecoconut1500]

Fantastic suggestions. There are several of these I had not thought of.

[@missreia]

great timing! i am currently tying up loose ends before i leave for viet in 2 days. you rock!

[@Rockerfella360]

Thanks I'm leaving Friday morning for a year and this reminded me to let my Bank know haha so I'm all sorted now (I hope) cheers!! (Y)

[@PreshKidd1887]

Very good video! Many new insights so now I feel a lot more prepared for my travel to Thailand!

[@ChrisAinsleyMedia]

Awesome, I'm going away in April, taking notes from this now :)

[@anabettencourt6943]

ChrisAinsleyMedia Carry a notebook and write down all the important phone numbers in it...just in case

[@alteredillusions100]

Great tips. I am Grateful for your videos. Also I like that you have the option to support your channel once or monthly on your blog.

[@phoebesmart6337]

Please can you do a video on how to handle money abroad (Bank cards, cash, ATM's abroad etc) and the best ways to have your phone so you can contact people at home. Love your vids!

[@PsychoTraveller]

I do have a video called "How to carry your money abroad" on my channel :)

[@Runner656]

Great video Allie!! Lots of great info!

[@A2YTravellers]

Definitely get good travel insurance and a back up plan!! Whilst we were in the Philippines my appendix ruptured and the closest hospital did not except insurance as a form of payment (they required cash) therefore that set us back a lot of money which luckily could be lent to us. Another tip for this make sure you have a local sim card so that you can contact anybody in case of this sort of emergency! Amy & Yas

[@thesadtraveler6811]

The sim card was the first thing I learned while I was in Europe! I decided to never by service because I was only in countries for 1-2 weeks at a time. Looking back, not the best plan.

[@A2YTravellers]

Yea the sim card always seems a waste a money, until you are in a situation where you really need it haha.

[@cac7129]

I just got to the Philippines a year ago and now going back home :(

[@nellisbothma5190]

Thanks for the tips, there where a couple of things I didn't think of, but now i'm educated. Thailand here I come :)

[@andrewmack2161]

Aly, the stuff you write in a notebook (phone numbers etc) you should also email to yourself in case the notebook disappears along with all your stuff.

[@LostwithLaura]

I'm planning a trip around my home country so this wasn't super helpful but I will be returning to this in a year or so when i'm planning my Europe trip because this is unbelievably usefully for abroad trips

[@PeterGysegem]

If you take medications regularly, be sure to make a list of the medications with both brand name and generic name along with the dose you need. Several years ago, I was in Thailand when protesters took over the airports and I had to spend an extra 2 weeks that I hadn't planned on (poor me, right?). Anyway, with my list of meds, I was able to go to a pharmacy and get everything I needed for those extra weeks. In the process, I learned that the price was about the same as my insurance copayment in the US.

[@OMARZAKIALIRAQEY]

Nice

[@beccajanestclair]

Hmm a few things I thought of while I was watching your video.... Three do a "feel at home" option on their PAYG and monthly plans where you can travel in certain countries and you get charged as if you were still in the UK. This doesn't help if you need a local contact number, but if you need a phone to make calls to home or for data use, that could be an option for a short term traveler (I think three has a limit to how long you can use the service). If you're UK based, I know most of the providers will unlock your phone for free and it's done online. They say it can take up to 28 days to get the unlock code, but I've never waited longer than 24 hours. You do need to keep the code safe though as you have to enter it the first time you use a different SIM card. If you suspended your home service so you can keep your phone number. when you return...don't lose the SIM card while you're away! I tape my UK SIM to a card from my wallet I don't intend on using while I'm away and either keep it in my wallet, or store it someplace safe - but always taped to a card since it's so small. Or you could stick it on a memory card case if you carry those around. If you're going abroad for a length of time, change your home address with your bank, etc, to someone you trust to open your post for you and scan important things. I actually did this as a job for a friend one Summer. i stayed at their house to cat sit/house sit, and then I would tell him the return addresses on post and he would tell me if he needed me to open and scan things for him to look at. From 1997 until 2008, I used my mom's address even though I wasn't living with her (I was at uni and then had apartments) just for the sake of not having to change my address loads of times! (although that did become interesting when my car was broken into and the police went to my mom's house to inform me because my car was still registered to her house......) Another thing I would recommend looking into is cloud based file storage. I use Dropbox to back up my phone (over wifi) so I don't have to worry about losing photos taken on it. So many people back up the photos they take on a camera onto an external, but you don't think about the pictures you take on your phone! I really feel like as women, we are being held ransom by birth control when we travel. When I visited my now-husband in 2008 and decided to extend my stay, I needed to get BC as I had only brought with me 3 months worth and I researched the heck out of how to get BC as a visitor. I wrote a blog post about it back in 2009 and it's still my most viewed post.....which is quite telling, I think! Even if you pack the amount you need, I think it's a good thing before you go to research where you'll be and how to obtain BC just in case you lose your pills or extend your stay.

[@sxc9658]

My moms iPhone didn't accept a SIM card so for the whole time we where abroad she used my phone

[@NachdaDragon]

anyone going to Thailand at the end of this Month please reply it's the first time I'm traveling solo

[@starmarker7751]

Go and change your gender

[@bellosh]

So how was ur trip?

[@NachdaDragon]

@@starmarker7751 I'm a unicorn now

[@NachdaDragon]

@@bellosh In short 'Life changing' and after that I went to Egypt for 50 days 😁

[@starmarker7751]

@@NachdaDragon 😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@unfinishedfootsteps1404]

Thanks a bunch for the tips! Vlogging soon in Thailand, so this video is great timing!

[@jepokacor]

Oh, God! I really like her, she is pretty charismatic and natural!

[@shannonsveganadventures3620]

Really useful info Aly! I will defo be returning to this video when i leave to travel later this year!

[@priaha]

If it wasn't for this video I would be facing so many more conundrums right now. This is priceless info!!!!!!!!!

[@brdhus]

You were right! Traveling does strange stuff to your bowels! Thanks for all the great tips.

[@LilyTravella]

I work in pharmacy and it's surprising how many people leave it so late. People come in for malaria pills on the day they're leaving... no!

[@poetjames]

Such great advice for novice traveler wannabes like me. Thanks so much!

[@soulprana6714]

Great tips! Thank you! xx

[@harlibo]

I am currently in Nicaragua and I just bought a very cheap old phone with wich you can basically just text and call, but then i don't have the problem with the sim cards.. and if it gets stolen I don't care too much!

[@jowakley7209]

Thinking about the contraception aspect - I’m on the injection so I get an injection at the doctors every three months. I’m planning on going to Aus for a year, has anyone done this on the injection and how did you manage the contraception? I’m wondering if I can get the injection in Australia and if I’d have to pay for it?

[@EpicDria]

Thanks for the reminders! Leaving in 4 days for Bangkok!

[@NachdaDragon]

Alexandria Petre hey I'm also going to Bangkok on 24th Jan :)

[@JaxTheCartographer]

I dont travel often but me and my family went to canada last summer and we were not prepared at all since we were visiting our family in Montana we thought it would be cool to drive to canada since it was only like an hour away and so we did but we were not prepared at all we didn't know we lost our cell phone service in canada we totally kinda forgot it was another country and I am 15 was 14 on the trip so that was the first time in my life that all three of us had no cell phone and there was no Internet for us so we couldn't look up good resturaunts to eat fun things to do.. so my dad asked the locals and they probably helped more then the Internet honestly after we asked the local people there we found great stuff but not having phones while my mom was driving by herself and me and my dad walking the streets of a foreign city with no contact was hard we had to yell at her and try and catch up with her because we couldn't communicate with her

[@frappuccino68]

Great tips, Aly. Oh yeah, credit card expiring whilst in India ... been there.

[@littlefoot-xw9xe]

i´m feeling much better after i realise that i actually got most of that stuff done. But thank you for the pasport-copy-tipp cause i´m lossing stuff on a daily basis

[@patrycjasmietana]

love you girl! Awesome videos! And helpfull too :)

[@calebsanders5689]

I don't understand what she said about the phone and the SIM card. Could someone explain?

[@sarkav.7406]

Thank you, these are super helpful! I'll be leaving for a semester in China soon and even though I have most of those on my list, it definitely makes me calmer to kind of check it with someone with a lot of experience :)

[@emcabl333]

Thanks for making this video, I already knew most things but it made me just feel that little more confident! I'm going to Thailand for a month on my own in 3 weeks and I'm terrified!! Lots of good mixed feelings in there too.. Ahhhh!!

[@gloriamedola4863]

And contact lenses prescriptions! :) Keep it up Aly! A bit mad at you for this massive travel bug you passed on to me, but daaaaamn is it good. It's like hugging kittens when you're allergic to cat fur. Kind of. I love kittens. Yeah. I emailed you before I set off to Australia about one year ago AND YOU REPLIED MY EMAIL, OH MY GOD! I could't believe it! Thank you so much for being the awesome Master Psycho of this community, you'll do wonders when you get a house in Europe and I'm looking forward to that :)

[@VandelayH]

Tick to all these 🙌

[@thesadtraveler6811]

Fantastic information. I told my bank I would be traveling throughout all of Europe, and I was able to use it in Ireland, Germany, and Czech Republic. But once I got to Romania, they blocked it. Nightmare to try and call them (I didn't have cell service in Romania because I had no money to buy services with).

[@gryl7471]

The Sad Traveler ! Me too! So stressful. That was in 2014. Troubling that it hasn't been fixed yet.

[@pennylane8038]

Thank you so much for your videos! Some of the most helpful I have found so far!

[@zycienawalizkach8950]

Very helpful, thank you!❤ Ready for Vietnam🔜

[@AdventuresLikeThis]

Thanks for the video Aly, very useful!!

[@Cosmosandchisme]

I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks and some asshole wrecked my parked car because he got drunk and I have to deal with it...

[@RichardsWorld]

That's a bummer.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Shit, thats awful! :(

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

Kimberly H I just had someone throw a rock through my apartment window while I was at work, 1 month before my big trip. According to my landlord, vandalism is my responsibility, so I'm replacing an expensive window last minute :(

[@Kristine14]

+Mariah Lee Renters insurance, get it for any future issues.

[@lauren8627]

wow your landlord is horrid... according to me.

[@cnnlies4471]

Psycho traveler is an odd traveler.She travels in fewer countries but does so extensively which is a style on its own.She mentions doing 21 flights in 3 years.I recently did that in 3 weeks, but my journeys were shorter.Dont you ever feel guilty just traveling for that long?

[@scottlewin4707]

I'm off to south east Asia in march -April. this helped. thanks x

[@actuallyWurfles]

Enjoy your trip lad!

[@scottlewin4707]

Wurfles​ cheers mate 😎

[@debrobinson4481]

Scott Lewin come to Indonesia !!!

[@scottlewin4707]

Deb Robinson​ thanks 😎✈🐘🏯

[@jakecrane324]

I love your glasses they really suit you

[@Alskdoenfkemfnek]

Last time I went travelling I left my contact lenses somewhere between LA, San Francisco and London >:( Hopefully I'll be better organised this time! Very helpful, thank you!

[@Itsbootsyagain]

Cutest sneeze... ever.

[@pungency101]

hey, im leaving for australia on a year working holiday visa in a few weeks and im starting to become really nervous about the move. i have never left the country before and here i am going over 10,000 miles away on my own. anyone got any suggestions? would be much appreciated. thanks

[@PsychoTraveller]

Nerves are very normal! So don't think that you're the only one, you're not alone! Most of the nerves stem from irrational fears and once you get there, a tonne of weight instantly drops off your shoulders! Just remember why you are doing it and know that there are a tonne of travellers out there when you get there who are all in the same boat. Enjoy every moment!!!! You'll be fine!

[@noelpastor207]

Hey..you should come and explore Cebu and surrounding islands!! im glad you having fun there in the Philippines!!😉👍👍

[@AshleyGarcia-fh8em]

Hello. I am going to see my girlfriend in June and I have no idea about what to do to be prepared!!! Can someone help.

[@Zaacrobata]

Good thing that in Brazil, most of the vaccines are free! :D

[@AksamZarook]

Some people the up and go traveling. No worries they figure things out as they go. Some like me, have to come, see all these advice and think its too difficult, lets travel local :)

[@lanndisdelallo4598]

Such a helpful video :D

[@harrietharvey5239]

I'm a UK national, planned a trip to South East Asia in march. I believe I will be granted a 30 day Thailand visa upon arrival. After 15 days I will leave for Vietnam then I'll return 2/3 weeks later for approx 25 days, then I'll leave for Bali and be back for my flight home. Where do I stand with visas? Do I need a multiple entry visa? Any help would be really appreciated! I've searched the net and can't fin the answer! Thank you xxx

[@HELLO-ny7iz]

I am travelling to istanbul on 3 October 2020

[@NatesEscape]

did you enjoy Australia and are you coming back?

[@RichardsWorld]

Customs worries about your medications. Not immigration.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Ah yes, I knew as I said it that it was wrong :P

[@nataliatheweirdo]

Im very new to the whole credit card shenanigans, im more leaning towards cash when i go to japan for Christmas i dont want to call my bank and get my card blocked 😂

[@traveljunkie2007]

About unlocking your phone, tried to do that and was told that from a few weeks ago Vodaphone has banned the unlocking of phones. Just FYI:

[@ABIZITV]

Good advice

[@quanyin2123]

do you have to get the vaccinations?? is it mandatory to the point where you can't get in the country if you dont have them? can you get vaccinated in the country you're going to?

[@cathrynrosalie1289]

no, most vaccinations aren't mandatory! some i would highly highly recommend though because it's such a huge health risk if you don't have it (e.g hepatitis)! Google what vaccinations you need for a specific country or consult the specialists of a health centre for tropics (or general health centre, depending on where you come from and where you're going)! and definitely get the vaccinations in your own country. they speak your language, you should have your trusted doctor anyways and depending on where you are from may even have health insurance:)

[@quanyin2123]

Cathryn Rosalie thank you! im just not that big on vacations!

[@benjamin6894]

ding ding ding I have 13 size feet and I thought to myself "ah you know what I will buy hiking/walking/running shoes in New Zealand once I get there" I figured Auckland is a big city they should have something... ya no, I went all over I even went to overpriced Kathmandu to try and find something. finally I had to settle with cheap pair from the warehouse. surprisingly they have held together for the most part.

[@LlamaFluff]

Benjamin Vandenberg size 15. My shoes have to be ordered online :/

[@benjamin6894]

LlamaFluff I'm almost to that point. I can't believe size 15... that's huge #bigfeetproblems

[@RC-zn6vg]

Anyone in 2021

[@fitpigs9847]

well played, i'm a fan. keep it up =)

[@sophialazarte-marcano7682]

she knew how important travel vaccines are