Want to travel the world?
Here's some quick tips I have learned about traveling, taught to me by world packers and hikers.
1. Prepaid credit/debits. Card theft is real. Load up 1-2 dozen major name prepaids and leave your actual cards at home. Do this for online shopping too.
2. Burner phones. I've had my phone stolen more than once. Steal my $40 burner phone? No biggie. I got three more.
3. Use a VPN. Sure, they can be super slow, but when you're on some sketch wifi, you'll be glad you did!
4. Crime is rare. Most people, everywhere, are super nice and willing to help strangers. You are far more likely to get struck by lightning than be a victim of a serious crime.
5. Cargo ships are much cheaper to book passage on, if you have time and patience. Travel doesn't have to expensive.
6. Use sites like world packer to find your destinations and places to stay.
7. Hostels aren't scary. It's usually normal people traveling or hiking the world too!
Get out there! Find your peace!