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HI-USA World Travel 101: Lodging, Safety, Packing & More!

Learn the essentials of world travel including lodging options, safety tips, packing strategies, and more with Hostelling International USA.

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HI-USA World Travel 101: Lodging, Safety, Packing & More!

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  1. Hostelling International USApresentsWorld Travel 101 Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  2. Agenda Introductions The Basics – Lodging, Getting Around, Money Packing Safety Your Career as a Traveler Your First Trip Q&A Slideshow Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  3. Our Mission “To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling” Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  4. What does HI-USA do? Hostels Programs Activities & Outings Volunteers Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  5. Types of Travel Local (evening and weekend) Short-term travel (< 1 month) - on vacation Long-term travel (> 1 month) - unemployed Volunteer work Study abroad Gap Year Work abroad (part time) Work abroad as expat (career) Teach English abroad Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  6. Planning for your Trip • Plan more for short trips, less for longer • Basic steps • Pick a destination • Buy guidebook and review travel blogs • Prioritize your activities and work out a route (ex, raileurope.com) • Reserve your flights, train (ex, eurail.com), first night(s) stay, travel cards, and activities or passes that require reservations or pre-payment • Get a visa and/or vaccinations if required • Pack • Go! • Remember: Travel always takes longer than you think Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  7. Humorous Intermission #1 My language teacher asked me in Chinese, “nǐxīhuān chi shénme?” (你喜欢吃什么), which means “What do you like to eat?” Which of the following do you think I answered? Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  8. The Basics Lodging – hostels, hotels, couch surfing, airbnb, camping, overnight transport Getting around – borders, trains, buses, microbuses, shared taxis, motorcycles, ferries, pedicabs, walking Money – currency, negotiating, ATM’s, credit cards, small denominations, tipping, saving for trip, budgeting Other people – travel with, info, friends, locals Misc – language, toilets & paper, mosquito repellant, sunscreen Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  9. Hostels Dorms vs private rooms Breakfast Sheets, towels, and blankets Laundry facilities Shared kitchen Common areas Internet access Local information Book trade, DVD check out All ages welcome Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  10. Schengen States The majority of Europe has agreed to police only the external borders. Your passport will only be checked when entering or exiting the Schengen zone. Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  11. Packing, Gear, & Technology • Go > Gear • And….you need less than you think • Why does everyone wear a backpack? • Inclusive vs exclusive technology • Don’t try to live your everyday life while on vacation (don’t be afraid to unplug) • Long term trips require more clothes • Examples of tech – Whatsapp, Jambox, Evernote Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  12. Matt’s List (< 1 week) Storage - day pack, optional bag if carrying stuff back Clothes - underwear, socks, shirts x 1/day, 1 pair shorts, pants x 1, belt Wear to airport - jeans, nice shirt, coat, shoes appropriate to area Entertainment - magazines, book, travel guide, Jambox stereo, camera Communication - cell phone, charger, external battery, earphones Toiletries - toothbrush, bar of soap, razor, earplugs, clear bag (hair gel, toothpaste, sunscreen, cologne), Tylenol Misc – sarong, mosquito repellant, flip flops, headlamp Entry – boarding pass, passport and Global Entry card (if international), visa if required Work (for biz only) - laptop and charger, power splitter, privacy filter Exercise (opt) - running shorts (doubles as swimsuit), shirt, socks, trail glove shoes Other –specific trip (climbing, horse riding, diving, nice clothes, meds, etc) Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  13. Humorous Intermission #2 The photo you are about to see is why I am comfortable telling everyone in this room they can travel safely in most places regardless of their size. Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  14. Me 50lbs lighter than current weight due to: • Traveling really cheap (too few calories/day) • Lots of walking • Malnutrition • Me exercising better now Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  15. Safety • Common questions • Drivers • Food & water • Getting lost • Theft & physical safety • Locals & local police • Vaccinations • Special considerations • Women • Parents • Physical limitations • Tip: Look like a victim, act like a victim, become a victim Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  16. Humorous Intermission #3 1. Cultural Outreach - In which country did I (literally) pull a friend out of the gutter and carry him home? a) France, b) Singapore, c) Australia? 2. Foreign Language - How many foreign or English dialect slang words do you know for “Americans”? 3. Higher Learning - What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages? Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  17. Your career as a traveler an explorer Formalize your “how to go” plans Use the right technologies Global Entry (and SENTRI) Know yourself and your values Come to grips with the finiteness of life Adventure as a mindset Push your boundaries sometimes Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  18. Emotional Considerations Sadness happens, self-doubt happens Do what you need to get right with yourself Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  19. Your First Trip Europe - Italy (Rome, Venice, Florence - 10-14d); Paris & London (7-10d); ski in St. Anton in Austria, Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, Chamonix in France, Cortina d'Impezzo in Italy, or Garmisch plus Munich (1 week) South America - Peru (1-4 weeks+); Brazil (1w - 2m+); Argentina & Uruguay (7-10d) Central America - Costa Rica (1w); dive in Roatan, Honduras (1w); surf in Nicaragua (1w) Australia & New Zealand - New Zealand (2-6w); Kakadu, Ayers Rock, Cairns, and Sydney in Australia (1-2w) Asia - Thailand with diving in Ko Phi Phi (2w); Cambodia (1w); Beijing (1w) North America - New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas (2 weeks); Yucatan, Mexico (7-10d) Africa - safari in Tanzania or Kenya (1w) Middle East* - Egypt (1-2w); Turkey (1-2w); Israel (1-2w) Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  20. Key Points What to bring: Go > Gear (minimal planning) What to do: Be honest with yourself (but push your boundaries sometimes) How to be happy with your travels: Accept the finiteness of life (life = trade offs) and have a good attitude Safety: Look like a victim, act like a victim, become a victim. (And don't be stupid.) How to do it more: Develop a mindset of exploration (career as a traveler) How to get the best information: Read backpacker blogs and talk to locals HI – www.sandiegohostels.org, www.hiusa.org Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

  21. Final Words Please feel free to contact me with any questions Matt Clapp – mattclapp1@gmail.com “El Camino no tiene fin. El Camino es interior.” The journey has no end. The journey is inside. Hostelling International USA – World Travel 101

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