Travel 101 – Get Started Traveling
There are thousands of articles, podcasts and videos on Amateur Traveler. This is a list of articles that make sense for people who are getting started traveling.
Air Travel
- The Definitive Guide to Airport Security
- How to Sleep on a Plane – Gear that Helps
- 10 Tips to Combat Jet Lag
- Tips for Saving Money on Airfare
- Airline Baggage Fees and Policies (with Chart)
- Tips for Travelling with a Disabled Person in Airports and Airplanes
- Guide to Round The World (RTW) Tickets
Hotels and other Accommodations
- 25+ Websites for Booking Hotels and Alternate Accommodations
- Our First Stays in Airbnb (and a First Time Airbnb Guest Coupon
- What to Know before you Rent an Apartment while Traveling
- My First Experience As A Couch Surfer
- Welcoming Strangers – Becoming an Airbnb Host
- How to Best Use TripAdvisor for Travel Planning
Tours
Rental Cars
Preparation
- 7 Things to Do before Leaving Home for a Long Vacation
- How to Plan for a Long Trip – The Definitive Guide
Packing
Family Travel
Cruise Travel
- Do You Cruise? The Pros and Cons of Cruise Travel
- Planning a Cruise for the First Time
- Cruise Departure Day – What to Expect on Your First Cruise
Budget Travel
Travel Photography
Finances
- What Travel Credit Cards do we Recommend
- What is Travel Insurance? Do I Need Travel Insurance?
- How to Choose the Best Travel Credit Card
Travel Health
- 8 Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Health
- Traveling Abroad with Type 1 Diabetes
- 8 Tips for Traveling with a Bad Back
- Flying with Back Pain – Keeping Your Back Healthy During Plane Travel
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