When you are heading to a new country, the boarding airline usually asks for a proof of onward travel. At the arriving airport, the immigration officers also ask for a return or onward ticket. If you are unsure of where you will be heading next, booking a return or onward ticket can be difficult. Especially if you are a digital nomad or traveling long term, it’s difficult to know your next destination several weeks in advance. The airline's staff at the check-in insist on showing a … [Read more...]
How to travel 20+ countries VISA-FREE with UK visa
One of the frequent questions I get is which countries can I visit with a UK visa. The short answer is the UK. The long answer is you can travel to 20+ countries VISA-FREE with UK visa. I encourage you all to secure a US visa or at least a Canada visa first. Both these visas are long-term visas. These visas offer VISA-FREE travel to quite a few countries. But if you happened to have a UK visa or applying for one, then it is still better than not having any visas at all. There are over 20+ … [Read more...]
How to book flight tickets with 24 hour FREE cancellation on Expedia – A step-by-step guide
© Ragsac19 | Dreamstime.com Expedia offers FREE cancellation on flight tickets within 24 hours of booking. If your plans change or if you find a better deal, you can simply cancel your flight tickets within 24 hours of booking and get a full refund. You can book flight tickets with 24 hour FREE cancellation on Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, and Priceline. Why book flight tickets with 24 hour FREE cancellation? FREE cancellation within 24 hours of booking is very convenient if you are on a … [Read more...]
What is Visa on Arrival and how to get it successfully every time
© Iryna Rasko | Dreamstime.com Visa on Arrival (VoA) is also a visa, but you would get the visa at the arrival airport rather than from the consulate in your home country. Visa on Arrival is also sometimes referred to as Visa upon Arrival or Landing Visa. Since Visa on Arrival is also a visa, you would need to have all the required documents as a regular visa. A Visa on Arrival can also be denied just like a regular visa, so you must have a backup plan in such a case. Should you prefer … [Read more...]
How to travel 20+ countries VISA-FREE with Canada visa
I always encourage my readers to get their US visa at some point. Having a US visa will open up many doors. Of course, you can travel to the US, but you can also travel to 30+ countries VISA-FREE with US visa. But, many fear that the US visa is the most difficult to get. Well, there is an alternative - CANADA VISA. Canada visa is the second best visa. You can travel 20+ countries VISA-FREE with Canada visa. The best thing about Canada visa is that there is NO VISA INTERVIEW. … [Read more...]
11 mistakes that can get your visa application denied (and how to avoid them)
The success rate of visa approval depends on many factors. It also depends on the country you are applying for and what proof of documentation you have. But sometimes, simple mistakes can get your visa application denied. I have applied for a lot of visas in the last 4 years. I have made a ton of mistakes myself. But over the time I have learned to avoid these mistakes. Now, I have no more visa rejections. Being smart and avoiding these mistakes will spare you time, money and visa … [Read more...]
What to pack for international travel
I have been traveling the world for over 3 years now. When I first started traveling, I was lugging around a heavy bag. Over the time I have learned how to pack and what to pack for international travel. Many of you have been asking what do I pack, how do I pack and what are my essential items for international travel. Here are the list and recommendations. Just so you know, I carry more than just essentials. I am a full-time traveler, blogger, and digital nomad. So I have a few things … [Read more...]
How to travel 30+ countries VISA-FREE with US visa
Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 30+ countries VISA-FREE with US visa. I always encourage travelers from developing countries to get a US visa at some point. It opens up doors to many other countries. More and more countries are offering visa exemption with a valid US visa. This list is growing fast. If you are worried that the VISA-FREE list for your passport is just too small, then get a US visa. It will add about 30+ countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more "power" … [Read more...]
14 ways to get a travel itinerary for visa application
Getting a travel itinerary for visa application is the most difficult and confusing parts of the visa process. Consulates insist on providing with confirmed flight and hotel bookings. But they do not recommend purchasing an actual ticket. They just want an itinerary. Did you see how confusing is that? Often times the consulates ask for one of these - Flight tickets Flight itinerary Flight confirmation Confirmed flight tickets Confirmed flight itinerary Round trip flight … [Read more...]
How to trek to Everest Base Camp – A Day by Day Itinerary
Everest base camp trek is a goal, a dream and a bucket list item for many. A journey though the majestic Himalayas. An unforgettable adventure of a life time. I highly recommend hiring a guide for your trek. But, the trek can also be done easily without a guide. If you are trekking on your own or hiring a guide, either way this guide on how to trek to Everest base camp will serve you as your day by day itinerary to your EBC journey. Note: The first step of the process is to plan for the trek. … [Read more...]