5 Essential Tips For Traveling Abroad Safely While Having Fun
A quick guide for first-time international travelers + 7 bonus tips
Maybe you’ve had your sights set on traveling abroad for a while.
Or perhaps the idea just popped into your mind.
Either way, international travel is an exciting experience. Where you encounter new cultures, strange cuisines, and meet new people. Seeing the world differently through fresh eyes.
As a professional writer who has been traveling abroad and doing it long term for the last 9 months, I have some tips to offer you.
I’m from the United States and first set off for Costa Rica, where I spent over 7 months staying at Airbnb listings. When I wasn’t traveling by land, I was flying on a plane. But no matter how I traveled, safety was a top priority.
Having fun only came second to my safety, security, and peace of mind.
And while I had a great time, here are five essential tips to help you have an even better one.
1. Research Your Destination Country
When traveling abroad, it’s important to prepare for your destination.
