Comments on: Things I’d Tell A New Traveler

By: Y

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:28:15 +0000

I love this one. I am a new traveler, just started 2 years ago but never been to a lot of countries. So far, just two in South East Asia. I was with my male best friend in KL who is also very experienced in traveling and he convinced me to stay in a hostel – it’s a first time experience for me. But I am glad he convinced me because I had a great time. I met a few people while in the hostel, though we didn’t end up as friends, it help me loosen myself up a bit. It was a great experience. Thanks for these tips. It really helps. Next time I travel, I will remember this post. Great blog!

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:35:24 +0000

While I appreciate your critique, rereading this article, I didn’t find any glaring mistakes.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:21:20 +0000

I like your site a lot, but there are SOOOOO many typos it’s hard to enjoy it. Have a friend proofread it for you and it will end up looking a lot more professional.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:51:35 +0000

Yeah, I put a new SIM card in whenever I go to a new country or I use any unused credit on the old card and then switch.

By: Katia

Katia — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:41:44 +0000

Hi Matt
How do you manage the phone? Do tou buy new chips in every country??
Thanks for the advices!!!
Katia

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:06:44 +0000

That’s a good one to add too!

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:05:05 +0000

I did that in New Zealand!

By: Andi

Andi — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:30:54 +0000

Awesome tips for beginners! I also recommend to take lots and lots of photos. I always end up wishing that I had taken more photos. My fave line in your post is this, “Or you want to fly to Fiji suddenly.” Haha, I totally did that when I was in Oz and I’m so grateful that I had brought extra $ for it.

By: Kay

Kay — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:16:16 +0000

I’m a travel planner. I LOVE to plan. It’s part of the fun for me. I find that it’s the best way of saving money. When I travel in high season, booking accommodations in advance helps me get the cheaper places to stay. I can always cancel them but at least I have something set up!

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:54:37 +0000

Great post. All too true. Especially the one about budgeting, unfortunately! As well as unexpected extra expenses (such as burst tyres on hire cars – groan…), some of the experiences that really make a trip are so worth splashing out on so it’s a good idea to have another kitty of spare cash just for these. I’m thinking hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro, whale watching in Baja, or trekking to Colombia’s Lost City. All these things cost a lot more than my daily budget but they are the things I remember most.