All airlines, hotels, airports, etc now have Twitter and they usually monitor it something fierce.
Before you waste a lot of time standing in line to rebook a flight, as a example, hop on Twitter and send the airline customer service a note. In our experience the issue was resolved 2x faster than waiting in a physical line at the airport.
Go digital!
When traveling, it is easy to get out of our routine and skip meals. Breakfast tends to be an easy one to skip, but there are drawbacks and it can make your travels difficult if you are hungry or get rushed to find your next meal.
Consider passing on the hotel breakfast one day, especially if it is not included, and go to a local café. This is a favorite past-time when traveling places like New York City and Europe. Check out a small café…they are almost literally on every street. You will get a feel for the city and what it is like to live there. It’s also a fun way to take in some people watching!
Utilizing your cell phone for calls, texts or data while in another country can be expensive without an international plan set up in advance. To avoid unintended and costly charges, plan in advance for an international package or turn your phone completely off or in airplane mode while traveling internationally.
Passports have an expiration date. Of course, your passport must be valid for the extent of your international trip. However, many countries also require that your passport be valid for a period of time following your trip (e.g., 6 months). Check the requirements of your international destination and your passport expiration date well in advance of your trip.
Taking your favorite pet with you on your next trip? You will want to do your research on pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, flight guidelines and more.
Here’s some advice to get you started:
https://www.bringfido.com/destination/
https://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/dog-friendly-travel-tips
If you travel regularly with your pets, what tips would you recommend for someone less familiar?
Lead. Travel. Pray. 