TEN TOURIST TIPS
1 – Wear comfortable shoes.
2 – Pay with cash and keep it in a safe place.
then keep emergency cash in an even safer place.
3 – Look where you are walking, no one likes to get ran into! 😉
4 – Learn language basics.
Don’t be afraid to ask strangers for help!
5 – Get a practical bag that will hold your belongings, & keep a good eye on it.
I’m loving my new ONA bag.
6 – Wear your camera around your shoulder, it will relieve neck pain.
It will also help you look like less of a ‘tourist’!
7 – Figure out your route before leaving & keep the hotel’s card on you.
It will have the address on it, just in case you get lost. “Helllp!”
8 – Eat out early, or late – it will help avoid long waits and crowds.
9 – Use apps on your phone, rather than a physical map.
Less to carry & less ‘tourist-y’.
10 – Don’t be afraid to explore!
Pay attention & snap photos of land marks along the way,
it will help you find your way back!
I just checked out the camera bag website, SO many amazing bags!!
Love the video! You guys are just the cutest and your trip looks ahh-mazing!
love the video!!! what lens is that on the camera you carry????
such a pretty lens!
Hailey,
Thanks for the tips! I'll remember them in two weeks when I'm in the Philippines. I may need to get myself a bag like that for when we go to Canada, Australia and NZ. It looks like a must!
P.S. I looove that lens, we want that one! Can I request a post on tips for filming while being a tourist? Since you're the expert.. 🙂
I use a Custom SLR glide strap and I LOVE IT! I would never go back to the neck straps. It definitely makes you look less "touristy" Here's the link for it: http://www.customslr.com/products/glide-strap 🙂
-Court @ lovecourtxoxo.com
Only tip missing is what lens you suggest for travel! I'm always so torn when packing. I want to have flexibility and use my favorites like my 85mm, 50mm, and 35mm but I know I should probably just stick with my kit lens (18-55) just because of versatility and it keeps my bag light. I would love to hear your thoughts on it. 🙂
Love the cute video Haiz! Love/Miss you!!
Perfect timing! I was just thinking the other day, "I wish Hailey would do a travel tips post!" I'm headed on a European tour on the 15th for 3 and 1/2 weeks. 🙂 Keep the tips and tricks coming!
love this, love you. we ought to have you bring this over to traveling triplets – would you be interested in sharing?!
xo
ky
I would love to share on traveling triplets – let me know what I gotta do 🙂
Hi Hailey,
Looking into getting the ONA bag, did your DSLR fit comfortably in there or did you have to take the lens off? (:
Stef
Awesome!
love the tips! sucha a cool video! 🙂 I am your new reader 😉
You should make a blog post about how to pack like a pro…Since you travel all the time 🙂
did you see your appearance on our blog? woohoo! thanks for sharing!
http://www.travelingtriplets.com/2013/06/guest-post-ten-devine-tourist-tips.html
Saving this blogpost! thanks Hailey! ps just added your blog 🙂