The 10 BIGGEST Travel Mistakes TO NOT MAKE

The 10 BIGGEST Travel MISTAKES I've Made, so you won't!
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Over the past few years I've found myself averaging anywhere from 2-4 flights a month. That's more than the typical American. I am lucky that I get to create my own schedule, and skip off to a new adventure whenever I please- here are the 10 travel mistakes that I've made so that you are aware of them and don't make them. Some of these are rookie travel mistakes that may seem obvious, and some of these are more personal to my perspective on traveling and how to have a fulfilling trip. I hope these help you in your travels!
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My Millennial Life Crisis was started 3 years ago when I was stuck in a rut creatively, career wise, and personally. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life, I wasn't happy with where I was living, and I didn't feel like I had much of a support system. That is how the Millennial Life Crisis series was born. It was a way for me to let go of my feelings and document my personal growth. Along the way I have found that a lot of you have related with this feeling, that is why I keep vlogging. From now on you can expect weekly Millennial Life Crisis episodes about my life, growing up, career growth, trying new things, friendships, relationships, family, and travels.

[@BrooklynnMarieVids]

I just got to Nashville after taking two flights to get here. I got the email about checking in early thinking, “I don’t see why people check in early? I’ll wait to get the airport and just check in”....guess where I sat. In the middle on both flights, so now I know. Definitely won’t make that mistake again!

[@MonicaChurch]

Oh no!! Well, you live and you learn!

[@sarahmariesarmiento2761]

evan butler can i?

[@fredflintstone2234]

The middle is the more stable part of the plane.

[@thorpe2511]

Brooke Marie Have you ever been to Australia

[@sarahmariesarmiento2761]

Fred Flintstone i think she meant middle seats; not aisle/window

[@readandrant]

That opening montage was so great

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you! It's been a while since I've edited like that, and it feels good to get back in it

[@readandrant]

Wow I didn't expect a reply! 🤭 Having watched your vlogs first, this main channel video shows how you have upped your editing game! Super cool stuff and it must have taken you a while to find all the old vlog footage from your old travels. I remember watching the vlog where you bought that red luggage and packed your shoes in hahaha!

[@justmorgane3522]

Tracy Low sosoe

[@MethuselahWinter]

I’m you 666th like 😅

[@empireofpeaches]

Getting all the "welcome to" announcements was impressive

[@emilyhouse2479]

*I'm in love with that intro tho.*

[@hopeworld729]

I’m in love with your profile pic tho. ARMY??

[@emilyhouse2479]

HOBI’S ENTERTAINMENT I’m in love with yours too😍

[@crazykatana1297]

@@emilyhouse2479 u are very nice. Wish there were more people like you and the other person. 😃👍

[@emilyhouse2479]

CRAZYkatana 12 Aww thank you😊💕

[@emilyhouse2479]

CRAZYkatana 12 Aww thank you😊💕

[@frankparent463]

See? I don't get why people were giving you dirty looks for being "late" to a flight that decided to board early. It's literally not your fault. It's the airline's fault.

[@Zoebow]

Frank Parent yeah it sucks but she already checked in and wasn’t paying attention. They usually announce boarding over PA and it’s advised to be close to your gate and not in a secluded restaurant. :(

[@SunnyGoswami]

Sometimes, when everybody is settled in and you are just walking in, you might feel that people are judging you even if they are not.

[@willemvanoosterum4407]

It's literally her fault

[@nwerpy5577]

Willem Van Oosterum no. it wasn’t. stop.

[@callmecoconut70]

True

[@shoobamocha]

I had a flight where I didn't get a seat assignment and the only seats left were in Priority so I got to sit in the big fancy seats and I was literally so excited about it lmao

[@shantiplay8370]

ShadySpaghetti 🤩

[@Z5Z5Z5]

HAHA

[@beasworld4323]

Omg that’s such a good hack!!! Make sure your flight is full don’t get your seats ahead of time and BOOM FIRST CLASS SEATS!!!!!!

[@lucytrotman2531]

ShadySpaghetti winner winner!

[@vanemunz03]

That happened to me when I was flying back home from Japan. A reaaally long fly

[@101life9]

Tips for black suitcases or other colors . Tie a ribbon or ribbons of your color choices on all handles so that you can spot yours from far away! I never miss mine.

[@navneetkaur8486]

I also do that:)

[@angie-fi3yk]

Heyy another way is puting a bright colored balloon....that helped me find the luggage right away

[@rubynelson1164]

Have a shower net scrubby on mine.

[@user-no8bf7pk4d]

I was thinking of painting mine different colors

[@wonderfulworld2394]

Yes. I tie a piece of colorful ribbon on all my checked in bag(s) and also the same color ribbon on carryout and bagpack.

[@megan9253]

I hate airports they stress me out so much, I just never know where I’m supposed to be going or what I’m supposed to be doing but everyone else seems to know

[@planetochampagne]

Sometimes airports can be SO stressful I agree! But the more you do it, the easier it becomes. You start to understand that most airports are the same. My biggest advice is to ask the people that work there! If you are nice to them, they are usually kind and gracious back :)

[@florencepierce1864]

Oh, I totally get you. Like hospitals, they're both places where nothing is stable or grounded, plus they're both boring, so the instability makes you tense & the boredom drains you. Tired and tense - not a good combo!

[@trishapuxsupachat5349]

I love the adrenaline rush

[@user-nw2ng1gx2t]

@@trishapuxsupachat5349 sup mate. U uploaded 3 mins ago

[@Denton91]

Oh cmon airports are exciting..... but whatever floats your boat

[@TheDeevine6]

I heard another person say check the airport lost and found. A lot of people leave their phone chargers behind at the airport. After 90 days they are up for grabs.

[@Fatima-qx6uw]

Anyone can just pick anything??!!

[@StuckInThe80ssss]

Fatima Rahman Yeah girl if I’m from the U.S and I leave my charger at the airport in Japan WHO is going back there to pick it up? LMFAOOOOOOOOOO certainly not I

[@KylanaG]

And ask at the front desk of your hotel. People are ALWAYS leaving chargers behind.

[@rachelblack3816]

@@KylanaG Agreed, hotel lost-and-founds are full of phone chargers and laptop power supplies. If you forget your phone charger, just ask the front desk for one left behind by someone else.

[@TK-cg4ks]

I agree. I forgot my AirPods at the Dubai airport and I’m sure someone took it.

[@anonymousss2409]

Wth, this video is actually a movie quality the editing for the intro tho

[@amycreator7677]

Anonymousss true

[@devynsmith8838]

literally crying over the manner you've changed the style of your vids. 14/10.

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@raystein84]

Literally crying?

[@deannachico]

The night before I travel, I always make a list of things that I’m still using during the night (ex. chargers, toothbrush, makeup, etc.). Then when I wake up and finish getting ready, I make sure everything is checked off and packed away before I head out the door.

[@MonicaChurch]

That is so smart.

[@gymnastninja]

Same!

[@hannahgrace4021]

Organised.... Lol

[@jessicaely2521]

With the black bag put something on it that's personal to you. You can identify your bag fast.

[@caitlinwallace8506]

I always put the stuff that I need on stick notes on the bedroom door so as soon as I go to leave my room I can check if I have everything that I needed to get. This is super helpful especially if U have a flight that’s super early in the morning 😁

[@MicarahTewers]

Don't even have a trip coming up but I paused this video & put a charger in my carry on as soon as u said to.

[@allisonmadrid8081]

Same lol

[@cheesencrackers5819]

omg hi Micarah!!

[@sheilarains5485]

Never would've thought to see you here...

[@nittoburn4]

loll

[@wendirose7166]

I have one in like 4 months and people say I procrastinate it's not procrastinating karren its organisation

[@vandana770]

Can't believe people pack their shoes without a bag😂🤦‍♀️

[@xToxicFusselx]

Vandana Balasubramanian well not everyone i a germophobe...

[@vandana770]

@@xToxicFusselx I didn't know basic hygiene made you a germaphobe but okayyy :)) you do you!

[@xToxicFusselx]

Vandana Balasubramanian are you always salty like that? Damn...

[@OutSideDeMatrix]

@Vandana Balasubramanian RIGHT? kinda obvious lol.

[@strawberi6890]

i clean my shoes before packing them

[@dancerluver195]

I have always wrapped my shoes in left over grocery bags or canvas tote bags while traveling. I didn't realize that wasn't common until I start watching travel vlogs on youtube. It grosses me out how many people put their shoes right on top of their clean clothes. Same with people who hold their shoes by the bottom when they are showing them in videos.

[@cookieaddictions]

Ritika Poddar same! And then I pack 1-2 extra bags for dirty laundry/just in case.

[@SalmaBchr]

Some people walk in their house with their shoes ... GROSS

[@trishayamada807]

Salma Klein indeed! No shoes allowed. They are taken off at the door. Some people get mad. I’m sorry have you seen where your shoes have been? Have you ever used a public bathroom, airline lavatory? Yeah, I don’t want that tracked through my house. Just take off your shoes, your outfit isn’t ruined.

[@runarandersen878]

Me too, I was surprised this was a tip and not common knowledge. A little extra tip: Remember you can put things inside you shoes or shoe bag to save place. For me with shoe size above average it makes a difference.

[@sunkenfroggo]

It is peoples opinion to do so but I agree

[@ariellee4478]

Blown away by all those 'Welcome to ______' sound clips 🙀

[@Fidwiast]

Hm

[@Joseph-xx3mb]

Hm

[@colorsofyu3218]

Ariel Lee agree

[@olgak4]

Saaaameeee

[@JohnJohn-nt9mf]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@magictrick8833]

When I’m the last to board I apologize and say “I had the shits my bad guys” usually they laugh. 😂

[@itstherealguy9762]

U mean had to shit ? Or had the shits am confuse lol

[@emiliaw6642]

Magic Trick88 lol genius

[@namedate3437]

@@itstherealguy9762 had to shit✋🏽😂

[@palleterran9413]

The most important thing when traveling poor countries GIVE SOMETHING BACK!!!

[@passportloca]

Bruh😂

[@dubious6718]

No country is poor

[@SS-us3ug]

1. Black suitcases get dirty easily and very noticeable 😬.. AVOID 2 Don't book window seats if traveling alone because it's awkward when you need to use the toilet. 3. Book aisle seats in 3rd/4th row so you get food served 'earlier' by crew. 1st row you'll be surrounded most of the time by screaming babies😥. Plus you can exit the plane faster. 4. As soon as you board the plane go to the toilet, empty your bladder etc while everyone in settling down. The toilets are still clean. 5. Always carry an extra shirt/t-shirt in hand luggage.

[@melissasheppard6674]

S S yes! Change of clothes is recommended 👍

[@squippites7356]

S S also putting a ribbon on it bag. Especially if it’s black.

[@skberries2183]

I’m eleven and I’m flying by myself in a few weeks and I love the window seat but now I’m like that could be a bit awkward

[@SAHogan-ih3bo]

S S: 2. SCREW awkward, when given a choice I will ALWAYS take the window seat. 4. Better idea: Use the restroom nearest your gate JUST BEFORE you board.

[@skberries2183]

S.A. Hogan my problem is my flight is early in the morning and I always go to the bathroom multiple times in the morning especially if it’s early

[@LivingIronicallyinEurope]

I just use regular plastic bags you get at the store for my shoes

[@user-lu4xp7iv8c]

Living Ironically in Europe yep, grocery bags

[@pirateez5021]

I use grocery bags 😂

[@klaudiaarriera3604]

Living Ironically in Europe same lol

[@Pacidy123]

Thats what I also do .... grocery bags or any other plastic bag

[@belladunlop3768]

plastic bags are banned where i live, oop

[@mollydooke]

A phone charger for $40. You must have been in Australia.

[@AaronGoneWild]

Probably usa they a whole bunch of scammers

[@nf7581]

Mel / ha so true

[@littleboi5286]

Aaron Gone Wild No. Most chargers in the US cost about 20.

[@madisonhenkel4697]

it’s like that at every airport actually 💀

[@dannilambert9124]

I live in Australia and they are not $40

[@mariamoya9093]

Her: talks about how many times she has been on a plane Me: I’ve been on a plane too! Once.....when I was 6

[@SimMelody]

Katherine Mejia literally same

[@Z5Z5Z5]

Same. Iv been on a plane once. Last year. Now I'm planning on travelling next year, alone, and international. I have a lot to learn about flying.

[@beasworld4323]

Katherine Mejia I feel so bad I love traveling

[@nocomment4356]

Lol I have been on a plane at least once a year since I was 5

[@kaitlynk324]

Dhdhdhdidbjd I’ve been on round trips ummm, 5 times (I had to count 😭) and Ill be going for 2 more round trips this year 👍

[@Tourettes0]

even if you have a colored or pattered bag, it can be extremely helpful to tie something onto the handle like a piece of fabric that pretty much instantly identifies your bag and other people will know it isnt theirs

[@EmelieStenberg]

Yes!! my bag is bright pink and i have an orange piece of fabric on it as well, easy to spott haha

[@KAYELLEK]

Thats so tacky tho 😂😂

[@Tourettes0]

🥑 what is really tacky is having to stress out and spend 5 hours tracking lost/ accidentally stolen luggage just bc you didnt want your bag to be “unfashionable”. to each their own

[@KAYELLEK]

Tourettes0 what is tacky about that? Do you know what tacky means? Lol

[@Tourettes0]

🥑 indeed, i do. lmao

[@miroslavaperez8226]

About Error # 3, I was at the Stansted airport in London and Ryanair lost my suitcase and thanks to having a pattern of cream coloured cats and dogs, they found it in less than 10 min. Also is good to take pictures with your bags before boarding so you can show them how your bag look.

[@planetochampagne]

Love the "take a picture" tip!

[@florencepierce1864]

Wow - Thanks for the luggage photo tip - Priceless & I would never have thought of that one at all!

[@life0ffthegrid]

Great idea! And very cool case! I’m flying with Ryanair next month! :)

[@Priyanka-kh3yr]

Wait, don't you guys tie a ribbon on the suitcase? Its better like that.

[@shalinado]

For mistake 3: Try finding something like stickers (that stay on) or a piece of cloth that perhaps has a pattern. Put it on your bag and it will make it easier. If you place stickers (i havent done that before) I would recommend to put one on every side so you can see from every side on the suitcase where it is. Or put a nametag and phone number. You can find sticky paper which sticks on a side and another which is paper. Coloured bags may also have a chance of getting stolen since they’re unique and people usually go for the “cool” things. I have used a tag you can buy in a shop (though other people may also use a tag so i wouldnt really recommend). So either do this: 1. Buy a piece of cloth to wrap around the suitcase handle. 2. Put a recognisable sticker (on each side to make it easier) on the suitcase. 3. Look on your suitcase to see if there is a place where you can put name and phone number. 4. Buy a tag from a shop(Not highly recommended especially when going from home to your destination since others can have the same Hope you see this.

[@mozataryam3870]

I was once delayed 17 hours and i had to sleep in the airport bc they didn’t offer any hotels for us to stay at

[@gigachad17423]

Omg that’s crappy

[@user-cd4hf6cv4g]

I would’ve died :/

[@kellybowker6466]

I would say bring a sleep mask even to a hotel/motel if you’re a light sleeper because sometimes the crack under the door will let in a surprising amount of hallway/outdoor light

[@JBass33]

Wear the sleep mask several times before your trip to get used to it.

[@asafaust6774]

Unless you are different, like me; I hate a totally dark room.

[@samanthamostowicz9790]

“like wtf do you need from this Ms. Church” “& then I realized wait....I am Ms. Church”😂😂😂😂😩😩😩😩

[@hoebylife]

BAHAHAHA

[@marysunshine4730]

Love her!

[@averyjohnson7728]

I was just watching that part right as you said that 🤣

[@abbieamavi]

I have a family member who had to land because their plane was filled up in the lav. *They had too much poop so they had to land*. life is crazy man

[@desirelabelle2199]

Omg .. .lol eww

[@timcraig5865]

omg that sounds disgusting

[@nixdanope5479]

Makes no sense... 100.000 Kilo Human on a Plane > Pooping on plane = 100.000 Kilo Like how do you think of such a dumb story

[@squiggleworks9]

Nix Da Nope no, there was a transcript the other day of a conversation between the pilot of a commercial flight and air traffic, and the pilot was desperate to get the plane on the ground ASAP because the toilets were backed up.

[@kianakaslanalvr]

Lol ewww

[@lackofc0lor]

you walked so we could run awesome video! i've been doing travel research prior to my solo trip to paris, and i'm so happy i stumbled on your channel. it's so well-edited and fun to watch :)

[@layoolti]

Who watches travel videos before they travel ?( cuz that’s what I’m doin) 😆 Edit: OMG 😮 thx for the likes !!!!

[@sharmgiri]

I watched this every time im going to travel

[@riakmaiati5503]

Me... Especially when I travel solo

[@kawhiraccoonanimations5675]

Same

[@sowonika]

Same! I'm travelling to France 🇫🇷. Yay for me...

[@beasworld4323]

Me!

[@Beyondzz]

Tip: pay at the restaurant/cafe in advance when you're waiting there to board your flight, in case you need to board early, you can rush without having to worry about payment and such!

[@Redrally]

I do that every time I'm in a London Airport...

[@lesliesnow3791]

God bless your comment.

[@oliviamcnamara6881]

I did that when I went to Europe this past summer because we had certain times we had to be a places. They’ll look at you like your crazy but it definitely helps :))

[@Sofia-el6nn]

Can you do a video about how to travel on a budget?

[@MonicaChurch]

I can definitely add that to the list!

[@fundamentalfinances2641]

A Little Bit of Everything here’s a post I wrote on traveling tips to save money! www.fundamentalfinances.com/10-practical-tips-to-save-money-while-studying-abroad

[@Fidwiast]

Yea do it

[@sealand000]

A million-dollar budget :)

[@Afed390]

She can't because she never does it.

[@Carly-wp4hb]

As a frequent flyer, I totally agree w/ all these. Good job!

[@klaudiaarriera3604]

Traveling can be stressful but I think that intro reminded us why it’s so worth it and absolutely necessary to our soul that we do it. ♥️

[@tayivrr9332]

3:00 you can buy all the black bags you want! Just always get like a ribbon or tape and put it around so you can identity the bag! 🤗 That’s what I do! 🤫

[@poojajagga123]

Yup

[@shantiplay8370]

aestheticテムのツミマ easy :)

[@nwerpy5577]

aestheticテムのツミマ or pins!

[@wendyrogel7946]

Other or put variety of stickers :)

[@iLikePotato3s]

Oh good. That’s what I do too

[@rachelm8756]

Wow! The beginning was edited so beautifully!

[@kyreeromo214]

SwimDiveRepeat SwimDiveRepeat oh yeah yeah

[@domystique]

Thank you so much for these tips. I like the way you keep it real and show your blunders. Makes you relatable.

[@ethandye1969]

This video is absolutely beautiful. Great editing work, you're definitely an awesome youtuber!

[@keirabanheiro1254]

ANOTHER TRAVEL HACK IS PACK A POWERBANK IN YOUR HAND LUGGAGE

[@vinayrem]

Keira Calladine I thought Powerbanks were prohibited in hand luggages

[@keirabanheiro1254]

Nope take them all of the time when I travel

[@keirabanheiro1254]

But I do live in England

[@JayTheGreatest895]

That's so true, I do the same wherever I travel.

[@zenithbeach]

@@vinayrem you should be OK to carry one that is below 100Wh on most airlines.

[@BeerForBreakfast]

Wow! Had no idea about planes taking off earlier, kind of crazy !

[@lifewithdesandgab]

Beer For Breakfast is either! Check out our last 5 travel vids

[@sketchygarden]

LIFE WITH DES AND GAB No one likes people who shamelessly advertise.

[@dimacodreanu]

planes cannot board early. Even if everyone is checked in, the boarding time is binding and cannot be moved earlier. What happened to you was either an anomaly, or you got it wrong and got late for boarding. In fact. If you were at the gate at the time written on your boarding pass and the plane was already gone without you, you are entitled to refunds and everything else.

[@sketchygarden]

@@dimacodreanu ...I didn't say anything about my flight boarding early honey. I think you're referring to the OP.

[@dimacodreanu]

@@sketchygarden my bad. I was replying to the Op.

[@melaniegarcia3158]

Everything you’ve said going up to “10 mistakes I’ve made” is something that I can finally relate to. I’ve been to so many places and been on SO MANY flights (One time our flight to Cork, Ireland was delayed by 12 hours because someone had to change a tire. Everyone was singing and clapping when we landed lol) so it’s nice to hear that someone else has been to a lot of places like me :D

[@bgmlibrary-freemusicforcre8198]

These videos put such a big smile on my face. and The BGM works well with the video content, making it easier to focus on it.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Bloody BRILLIANT video Monica! Especially that montage at the beginning, you keep getting better and better! xxx

[@tylerwolf9373]

You know you’re a long time subscriber when you recognize a majority of the clips in this video.....

[@kiranletchford4297]

I just love this video so much, the editing - the footage - it’s all so inspiring for my KZbin channel!!

[@danielnovak4284]

Thank you so much, Monica, for these important tips to know before traveling. This is very helpful. God bless you!

[@AquascapingAndStuff]

Why dust bag? Why not just ordinary plastic bag? I always have atleas 4 plastic bags with me. Shoes, dirty clothes, shampoos and one extra...

[@MethuselahWinter]

Gintare Cirbaite Well, fabric bags are reusable and most plastic bags I have found can occasionally rip.

[@NuraShahid1997]

Save the planet! Come on girl :(

[@AquascapingAndStuff]

@@MethuselahWinter maybe in US but atleast in Sweden if you buy a plastic bag when shopping it can last you looong time! I have a couple that I have been using for years... No need for washing either!

[@AquascapingAndStuff]

@@NuraShahid1997 using everything that goes to use without buying extra. I beleave that is saving planet... have bought probably 3 plastic bags this year when I had forgotten my textile ones... still using the plastic ones where and when I need them

[@na6574]

I use a dust bag just because i hate the sound of the crinkling of the plastic bag

[@bellamuerte]

I agree! Especially the planning part. I feel very fulfilled when i do my research on the place i want to visit and then being able to do most of it!

[@TheKianaRoe]

Omg the beginning of your video where you inserted all of your travels GAVE ME LIFE 😭❤️ I’m getting my passport today , I’m so excited

[@MrRatrace73]

Can I add a suggestion to your Shoes mistake. You grab a couple of the Shower caps and use it to wrap the shoes back in the luggage

[@allisonmadrid8081]

That’s a really good tip! Thank you

[@dii-N-sd]

That's exacty what I do. You can buy them in bulk from Amazon for really cheap.

[@LoresG]

travel mistakes #11: traveling to a country that don't speak your language and getting mad if they don't understand you...

[@saramendoza114]

Lorena Garcia ;

[@problematicprincess6270]

Well that's a YOU problem I mean your going to a different country you chose to stay ignorant and expecting shit to be the way you want it

[@LoresG]

Precious make up stories exactly. That’s how i think. I have seen videos and reviews on tripadvisor of people traveling to my country and they qualify the experience as bad.

[@johndawhale3197]

I'm learning Spanish for my trip to Colombia :)

[@SunfireGTX25]

I've been learning Japanese for a year now for my trip in 2020!! :) I want to be able to communicate with locals while there! :)

[@cherluna6205]

Monica I actually really enjoy your videos so much !! 🥰🥰

[@yuanne9379]

These montages are so lit! Love the HQ and editing work!!!

[@featherfoothiker]

Monica! You’ve elevated yourself. This was on point visually and content wise. It’s nice to have real travel footage from when those mistakes happen. If that was me forgetting a lock or running to the plane for take off I’d be too flustered to film! You’re rockin it.

[@Fidwiast]

Yea

[@nguont]

I was chillin, sitting on the toilet once, while they were blasting my name over the PA at the airport. 😂😂😂

[@nguont]

Yep I made it. The rest rooms was close to the gate. Was just shocked to see everyone was onboard as I thought I had another 20 minutes to “chill”. 😂

[@nguont]

Maria C all part of the adventure of travel is sharing a story, Good and bad, luckily this turned out good.

[@mariamyupperz7614]

I was at the gate a few rows down when they called my name napping. I was so confused n was CLEARLY NOT paying attention to everyone boarding hahaha

[@nguont]

Mariamyupperz sounds like we need to be travel buddies!

[@joymuteti9243]

Same😂😂😂😂

[@bethanymclean2136]

"If you're not traveling for business and you order room service, shame on you" Emma Chamberlain has left the chat

[@sophiemilner7377]

Honestly that intro could be for a programme LOVE IT

[@livlaughlover]

i once saw a holographic rainbow suitcase and the airport carossel

[@cindy846]

That's Cristine's suitcase

[@no_9255]

Cindy Desjardins dang it i was gonna say that 😂

[@tomatojam9237]

Wow

[@Sokar80]

BIGGEST Travel Mistakes is not leaving home !

[@blessingashanti7039]

Right....I'm guilty of that and I regret it so bad!!

[@bolts5994]

never too late

[@joanes1963able]

thank you Monica, what a lucky life you have with a lot of travellings. God bless you.

[@lindalozano1100]

I loved how well made this video is!! You gave me so many good tips!

[@martinc.720]

2:30 I’m watching this video in a hostel dorm and I’m the only person whose personal light is still on. Well, that’s awkward...

[@martinc.720]

Oh, and in Seattle haha

[@shaniab.6186]

Omg same

[@Beyondzz]

called out LMAO

[@campbellking4590]

What’s a hostel?

[@Beyondzz]

something like a hotel, except the rooms are actually dorm rooms shared with a bunch of strangers, you rent a bed and a locker, and have access to shared bathrooms/kitchen and lounge area.

[@kuraimegami_rica]

I'd also recommend earplugs if you a) have an overnight flight or bus trip b) sleep in a hostel. Also I've learned to pack underwear for one day and everything important in the handluggage in case the big luggage gets lost.

[@beckysutherland2065]

Kuraimegami Rica travel with a 19 inch pilot case, then you never need to check a bag since it fits right in the overhead bin.

[@kuraimegami_rica]

@@beckysutherland2065 Nice for a short trip but, that's way to small when traveling for 2~4 weeks for me

[@beckysutherland2065]

Kuraimegami Rica if you have access to laundry services, it's still perfect. I don't need tons of clothes. A couple of pairs of jeans (one to switch with the one I'm wearing, they don't need to be washed every day), several t-shirts, one skirt (just in case), a couple nicer tops, all of my socks and undies, two or three pairs of shoes. An overnight bag that fits under the seat in front of me for everything else. Done

[@011angelfire]

Earplugs, all the time, regardless. They’re cheap, they’re easy to travel with, and they’re worth their weight in gold. Remember, you’re going to be stuck in a small metal tube for a prolonged period of time with the general public (and the general public’s offspring.)

[@user-ti4dl8tw7h]

I also thought for hostels you need to bring your own light blanket to sleep in...

[@beasworld4323]

Watching this 12 days before my trip to HAWAII

[@rafaelagkiotsa582]

HOW WAS IT?

[@ria.t123]

I’m just casually watching this during 2020 quarantine 😂😬

[@alicialuna1246]

The shoe “dust bag” is such common sense. Girl, are you seriously telling me for 21 years you’d put nasty, dirty shoes next to clean clothes?

[@SamiHolzman]

the first minute of this video was AMAZING DUDE. so inspiring. Also, keep killing it- I love seeing your videos!

[@lilisdotcom]

Good points! Ive always used a bag for my shoes though. I liked the way you explained and illustrated every tip, thanks!

[@stepa9595]

that momtage at the beginning 😍 i love how you put those voices there

[@letmesleep7186]

For people traveling to the US: DONT BUY NORMAL LOCKS! they need to be accessible for TSA screening, make sure theres a way for them to open your bag! Otherwise they WILL destroy your lock!

[@Offensive_Username]

And TSA locks can be easily destroyed by anyone else.

[@leah9913]

Most people watching In this vid most likely live in the USA like me

[@AmandaPanda1966]

This applies to most countries. - Hi from Israel.

[@AmandaPanda1966]

@@leah9913 It's funny that you'd make such an assumption. - Hi from Israel I decided to Google it www.babbel.com/en/magazine/how-many-people-speak-english-and-where-is-it-spoken/

[@LinariaFreeze]

@@leah9913 We're a lot of people from outside the USA on KZbin.

[@lindseyhughes]

"I AM MISS CHURCH!" idk why that killed me!! i had the same situation with an international flight boarding super early and dashing through the airport shook! this video was iconic. miss you!!

[@reggieplays459]

Same once I was in Paris and they were calling a Madame 'something' and I realized it was ME and I had lost my boarding pass. I didn't realize because I was looking for my sister, which I had also lost, but at least she thought they were calling her so we met at the front desk.

[@rajagokulstalin5629]

Super helpful! Thanks so much, Monica!! :)

[@Sandra-xb3el]

Did not know planes could take off early! Thanks for that tip! Also loved the last tip. I’m definitely going to add an adventurous thing to my next trip. Thanks again!

[@Hollie_GoldenViper]

My mistake was not re-checking the boards for gate numbers. We got there early and sat down at the gate number assigned to the flight, turned out they changed the number an hour later... we only found that out when chatting to other passengers in that area heading to a different destination!!

[@malisar4641]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does this! It seems when I'm traveling with other people it's never an issue since you have other people checking with me, but if I'm traveling by myself, my flight gate always get's changed last minute. It's so infuriating.

[@teletubbies_2749]

Same

[@simplydarkness2363]

I made that mistake on my recent flight. Luckily I got a ride to my gate. It was a stressful night as both of my flights were delayed.

[@wvanderwahl]

Thats a good suggestion. In Costa Rica en route to Panama I went to the assigned gate for Panama. I get there and starting reading a book- fifteen minutes later I look up from my book and see that the gate had changed. I was sitting in the gate destined for El Salvador. I had like 7 minutes to get to the correct gate for my destination.

[@florencepierce1864]

Oh, Wow, *That* has got to duck bi time!

[@ashleygregory9976]

Monica! This is sooo good! The beginning is sooo cute and aesthetic then you got into a rest video that really helped. Good content! Just really wanted to let you know. Your creativity is booming with this one.

[@user-is3tn2hp1f]

Thank you so much for the video, other can really benefit from you sharing the mistakes you made and experienced! 💖💖

[@zaikafamily1607]

Q: What travels around the world but stays in one corner? A: A stamp.

[@lucytrotman2531]

ZaiKa Family hahaa!

[@CoffeeattheBeach]

Yes I always have the weirdest patterned bags that no one has whenever possible. Also, no one will even want to steal it since it's too easy to spot quickly if they tried.

[@florencepierce1864]

Sad we have to think like that, but theft goes on all the time - *Especially* at airports, train & bus stations & *On* trains & buses, at gas stations, your hotel when you *get* to your destination ... Hopefully not coming home to a burglary. Um, yup - you gotta watch yourself & your things all the time!

[@citlalliir]

Drea East Coast yup, I’m going on a trip in 7 days and my suitcase is pink,orange,purple, and light blue. Yup, I’ll be able to see

[@wompwomp5327]

Worst scenario I’ve had while traveling: School graduation camp (it was a small school so only maybe 50-60 kids went), we were told to arrive two hours early so we could get organised, which was hell, bc 50-60 kids all bored, in cliques, ready to start something just for fun is bad enough. Two hours finishes, but the flight is three hours delayed. O no.

[@JuliaKimMurphy]

Thank you for the video! So helpful !

[@smickx96]

This video was edited so well as always. Thanks for the tips!

[@lybeats2749]

For anyone asking on how to live like this , its simple - Have a nice job & budget - Pay off big depts -Be childfree You welcome...

[@Sunshine4]

Tech&campany easy!!! Haha

[@randombunixx2939]

Hi

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@May Soy No, you can be child free as soon as you push the ducklings from the nest.

[@yoonbomi47]

May Soy um no, you idiot. He never said he hated kids. He said it’s much easier and cheaper to travel if you don’t have any.

[@michellesunflower5496]

You don't have to be child free to travel 😂 I take my kid on flights all the time. He's literally the only reason I can travel because I get 6 grand of taxes back.

[@marjoriecabanez3484]

Thank you for tips Ms. Monica.

[@michaellane3017]

Excellent vid, Monica!!

[@lavayuki]

I had a black bag and took someone elses, and someone else took mine as it was the exact same suitcase. Didn't realise until getting to the hotel. but luckily they were still in the airport so we managed to get it back after contacting the airport.

[@vrenak]

Why did you not check the nametag/name printed on label?

[@lavayuki]

vrenak That was the mistake I made

[@shellm1100]

Was it Vancouver? Cuz that happened to me! A gal took my black suitcase, and just as I was panicking, they came back to the airport to exchange (and I was still there)

[@lavayuki]

@@shellm1100 It was in India, so I was really surprised that we got it back with nothing taken

[@wonderfulworld2394]

@@lavayuki what do you mean by that? Just because it is India you think someone would have taken your things?

[@emoryhall7724]

Your videos changed my life I was extremely depressed and watching your videos helped me so much and now I’m in a much better state of mind I love you Monica!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tulithemusician]

loved your tips especially the ones about appeciating culinary experience over room service, and varying the trip's target points. cheers! subscribed 👍

[@arielmotoshop]

Thank you so much for giving tips and for sharing your experience, such a great idea

[@jadaonye]

I wish I got to travel as much as you do

[@ELLIOT1311]

Jada Ogala you can

[@ananasbanana]

ELLIOT1311 How? Not a privileged white girl

[@lilybartley1987]

@@ananasbanana anything someone else is doing - you can do. you just gotta figure out a way to work at it and make it happen. For sure there might be more road blocks but its all about mindset i think. i feel you tho i'd love to travel more.

[@yooniverse1882]

I've been on the plane 8 or 9 times. How do I make it sound like I'm not trying to show off

[@lanasa265]

Azune Ana oh shut the fuck up. Stop making everything about race. Travel is a privilege but it has nothing to do with being a “white girl”. Oh, and before you @ me, I’m not white.

[@cutechloe123]

#3 I’m 22 and I have a Disney princess suitcase, definitely not gonna mix that one up 😂

[@gabilugo18]

Chloe I have cheetah print 😂

[@sammyanthajane]

I’ve got a tinkerbell carry on 😂

[@bluebird4815]

Now excuse me while i place an order for a disney themed carry-on. 😂😂😂😂 i'm bloody 26 but i don't care who stares.

[@mutebiashiraf6651]

I have a Eiffel tower suit case in Grey colour it's so unique and that's how I have been surviving.

[@melissasheppard6674]

Chloe I have a light-aqua green one with owls

[@spokenpriestess]

These are great! I'm generally extra careful when travelling & these are pretty cool to keep in the back of my head. Also, this is beautifully edited. I love the video.

[@viajandocondarleng3210]

This is amazing Monica!!!

[@faithkoebert406]

THIS was great and not like a typical ramble video people do u were so straight to the point I loved it! Thanks girl, definitely using these tips

[@madelinetejada1924]

I literally just had a nightmare that I forgot all my clothing when going to Costa Rica with my school 😭WORST DREAM EVER

[@naylasalman1301]

Madeline Tejada I had the same dream except I am going to China

[@wildrose6409]

I just stumbled across your videos. You rock. As a fellow constant traveler, you really know your shit. Also a witty kick ass sense of humor. Keep it up

[@mrnadio7491]

Loved this video, found it helpful.

[@AnnemiekMarie]

ugh you are literally SO good at making videos like wow keep killing it!!!

[@TheMindfulMillennial12]

*Glad to know I'm not the only one who does some of these things!*

[@lilybartley1987]

i know right! it makes me feel less silly hahha

[@nolaeileen1682]

Your video quality and editing skills are truly beautiful💕💕

[@Cutechoclate1]

all of these tips are so helpful!

[@JJerseyGirl]

Missing my flight is my greatest fear😭😱. I have nightmares about it.

[@lilybartley1987]

one time we missed our flight bc our 1st plane landed later than expected. The people at security were radioing the boarding people telling them that about 15 of us had to go through security still. And they still closed the gate and refused to let us get on the plane even though we still saw it on the ground. That was quite a rough time lolol.

[@andrewandrew0791]

Imagine missing ur plane in another country and not having insurance tickets!!! Ouch!!

[@caitie1478]

Just a week ago I almost missed my flight 😅. When my plane landed there was another plane at our gate. So we waited almost an hour for that plane to leave. By the time we got to the gate to deplane I had 3 minutes until my next flight left. I never ran so fast in my life. By the time I got to my next plane the flight attendants started to close the doors but I made it. If i was even just 10 seconds late I would have missed my plane.

[@lilybartley1987]

@@caitie1478 that is the worst! I missed a flight because of that same situation. glad you made it :)