Top Ten Travel Mistakes- DO's AND DONT's with Alex- Travel Tips Tricks and Hacks

Hi!
Here are the Top Ten Most Common Travel Mistakes!

1. Overpacking. While underpacking is bad, overpacking means there is more to lug around, less mobility, higher baggage fees, and more to rummage through every time you're looking for pair of socks.

2, Forgetting to Get Local Money- especially in developing countries, many places don't accept credit cards.

3. Not Buying Travel Insurance- in case something goes wrong- work, medical, etc

4. Check VISA requirements. Once, on my trip to SK, I forgot to apply for a Visa. Good thing I got TRAVEL INSURANCE

5. Guard your Valuables. My phone was stolen in South Korea. 😭

6. Keep an Electronic Copy of Itinerary for Quick Access

7. Don't have an Overambitious Itinerary. It's better to hit a few spots and savor them, then race from stop to stop, bone tired.

8. Don't Rely Totally on Guidebooks. They are here to inform you, not dictate you. Instead, interact with others and your destination more.

9. BACK UP PHOTOS! There's an extremely high chance that something will get lost/stolen on a trip, which could mean the loss of many memories. I suggest the Google Photos app (free) for unlimited free storage in Google Drive. Thanks, Google!

10. Have Fun! No, just kidding.

10. Keep Important Documents Safe, or Make Copies. Don't wanna lose your passport!

Thanks!
Bye!
Alex

Eiffel Tower Travel Tips, Tricks, and Hacks with Alex Pt. 1

Hi!
I recently started planning for my Paris trip and thought I'd share some of the stuff I learned with you guys!

1. Taking the Metro? Get out at the Trocadero stop, which has a far better view of the Eiffel Tower, than the Bir-Hakeim, despite what most say.

2. Watch the news for important information- weather, terrorist attacks, etc.

3. Take the stairs! Don't wait 2 hours for an elevator. Besides, the stairs allow you to take your time and enjor your view. And also burn off fat you gained from gorging on croissants!

4. Take a video of the entire tower, whether you take the elevator or the stairs. I recommend getting a strap on camera like a GoPro. The camera will capture everything, so you won't miss out.

5. Download a 360 degree Camera App, even if you don't have a VR set. They can be viewed directly on your phone and shared with everyone. I reccomend Google's Cardboard Camera. (Free)

Ok!
That's it for now!
Bye!
Alex

Seoul Travel Tips Pt. 2 w/ Alex

Hi!
Welcome back to TurbulenceandTokyo!
This is Part 2 of Seoul Travel Tips.

1. Visit the DMZ, Demilitarized Zone and peek into North Korea. But watch out for nukes. And don't cross the line. Don't.

2. If you're meeting Korean friends, or locals, make sure to know the names of the popular K-pop groups. Girls Generation, EXO, etc.

3. DO NOT stay up binge watching Korean dramas. I learned this one the hard way. One you start, you really can't stop!

4. Download the Seoul Metro app, in case you need to take the subway. This was extremely useful as I didn't have data in SK.

5. Bring an adapter unless you live in Europe or Asia. SK uses a 220V power outlet and the plug needs two round pins. ("europlug")

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and have a great time in Seoul.
I'll probably make a follow-up so bookmark my blog!
PS: if you want to request a travel guide, just fire me an email at  - byteofcherrypi@gmail.com -
Bye!
Alex

Top 5 Best Souvenirs from South Korea

Here are the Top 5 Best souvenirs from SK!

1. Korean Beauty Masks+ Other Beauty Supplies.

Snail Mask? I'll pass.

2. Cute Socks! Korea is famous for its adorable clothing. ( And they're cheap.)

Which one is your favorite?

3. KPOP Stuff! These are perfect for friends back home who are obsessed with K-pop.

I'll have that one. And that one. And that one too. And also that one. Can I have a bag?

4. Embroidery. These beautiful handmade crafts are an icon of Korea and helps support local craftspeople.

How'd they do all the fancy stuff?

5. Chopsticks and other utensils.

"Wait, I hold them like this? I got it! Wait, never mind"

Ok, That's it for now!

Thanks for reading my blog and have a great time in Korea!

Bye,

Alex

Welcome to my Travel Blog!

Hello! Hola! 你好! Salut!

Hi! I'm Alex and welcome to my blog. I'll post weekly on travel and my adventures around the world!
About me:
I speak fluent English, Chinese, Spanish, and French.
I'm learning Arabic and Japanese right now.
I love dogs and falafel.

Schedule-
1/7- San Diego, United States
4/3- New York City, United States
4/18- Reykjavik, Iceland
5/10- London, United Kingdom
5/20- Paris, France
5/29- Madrid, Spain
6/5- Berlin, Germany
6/12- Possible Rome, Italy, or Bern, Switzerland
Summer 2017~ Tokyo, Kyoto (Japan) Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou (China)

Past Trips- China, South Korea, USA, Taiwan, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands

Thanks for visiting my blog! Hasta luego, amigos!