I’ve definitely learned my fair share of lessons. Like the time I was robbed on a train because I let my guard down or the time Scott and I showed up at the Bozeman Airport only to find that we no longer had a car rental. Some of these travel mishaps can be avoided and some of them are just a part of traveling. You simply cannot plan for everything. 

However, keeping a few important things in mind will make your travels much easier. So, in no particular order, here are my 25 best travel tips: We always plan for delays and try not to get upset when things inevitably go wrong. Patience is extremely important when traveling! About a week or so before each trip, I make a mental list of items I don’t want to forget which I WILL forget if I don’t write them down. Read more here: