Travel Tips

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T-Mobile International Plan 2016 Review [Travel Hacks Series]

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T-Mobile International Plan 2016 Review [Travel Hacks Series]

I've tried it all: international SIM cards, "WiFi only" on airplane mode, and international call/text packages, so when T-Mobile came out with their new international features I had to try it out.

Anyone who has traveled internationally knows that you have to get creative with your smartphone abroad in order to avoid sky high roaming and calling charges, and T-Mobile's plan doesn't charge for "roaming" off of WiFi.

I needed to upgrade to an iPhone 6S anyways, and switched from AT&T to see for myself what the fuss was all about.

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First Time With Airbnb Review [Travel Hacks Series]

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First Time With Airbnb Review [Travel Hacks Series]

I tried a few new "travel hacks" during my recent work + travel trip, including trying Airbnb for the first time!

This is going to be a three-part series with three different travel hacks I recently tried out, starting with a review of Airbnb, then T-Mobile's international data plan, and finally packing cubes. 

Make sure to check back for the other reviews and see if I thought they lived up to the hype!

Each post will be packed with information and tips so you can see if these trendy travel hacks are right for you.

Let's get started with this review of Airbnb!

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How To Get Out of a Travel Rut and Plan Your Next Trip

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Maybe you studied abroad, spent time working abroad, or even just had a quick getaway. Maybe you haven't gone outside your home country and are itching to see what this travel talk is all about! Whatever it is, you want to travel ASAP but feel stuck about the whole actually making it happen thing.

How To Get Out of a Travel Rut and Plan Your Next Trip

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12 Tips For Visiting the United States For The First Time

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By working for international conferences in Washington, DC and New York City, I've met a ton of high school students who were visiting the US, most for the first time.

"Ally, you didn't tell us they charge you more than what it says on the price tag!" they said. It took me a second to realize they were talking about sales tax. I'm just so used to it; I forgot it would be something the students may not know about.

Here are 12 tips for visiting the United States for the first time:

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Must-Read Articles Before You Head to OKTOBERFEST!

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Must-Read Articles Before You Head to OKTOBERFEST!

I've written a lot about Oktoberfest in the past, as it was by far one of my favorite Europe experiences. If you're in Europe right now, you simply must head to Munich sometime this month. It really is an awesome experience!

A little preparation is necessary for Oktoberfest, though - what to wear? What is it like? Should I bring cash? (Yes, definitely.)

Here is a roundup of previous Oktoberfest articles that include history of the festival and helpful tips - basically everything I wish I knew before I went. Read these and you'll be pro once you hit the tents.