22 Worst Travel Tips Ever-Avoid These!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад +3

    ✅ You might enjoy watching my video about How to Beat Jet-Lag: ruclips.net/video/0a45-mQDpgc/видео.html

  • @jaysato
    @jaysato 4 месяца назад +10

    i always travel solo. its so much fun. you can travel the way you want and it wont bother anyone.

  • @bigusdallastexamas5740
    @bigusdallastexamas5740 4 месяца назад +8

    I was actually very impressed by the Eiffel Tower. Everyone on earth knows what it looks like, however actually seeing the size of it in person and looking out over the city from atop it was a highlight of the trip. Yes you've got to avoid the gypsies and pick pockets, but that's standard travel precaution. Similar experience with the Louvre. Even if you don't care about the Mona Lisa, the thousands of other paintings, sculptures and artifacts make it a don't miss!

  • @christopherm5958
    @christopherm5958 4 месяца назад +1

    Chris you're brilliant. Always loaded with fantastic information.
    I'm going to Bath England in September then to Bruges. Any tips? Thanks Chris 🇨🇦 Vancouver Canada

  • @andrew6xrv
    @andrew6xrv 4 месяца назад +2

    Along the lines of #12, I’ve also learned that if a cruise ship excursion has “shopping” in its name, it means being taken on a bus from one specific shop to the next one, where you’ll really be pushed to by. Not leisurely window shopping or checking out the stores that actually interest you.

  • @madchatteress
    @madchatteress 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video and I 100% agree with why all of these "tips" are bad ones.
    My favorite is don't travel solo ... If I didn't travel solo, I wouldn't go anywhere! (rolling eyes). I've been traveling solo since 2008 and started with domestic US trips and have graduated to flying to SE Asia on my own. As someone who doesn't drive, I utilize a combo of public transit, taxis, Ubers and guided tours to access places that I cannot walk to. I think people should try at least one solo trip in their lifetime.
    I am picky about my flights and refuse to book a super cheap flight if it'll add unnecessary layovers or arrive at a inconvenient time. With all the issues of flight travel, I avoid layovers whenever I can even if I have to take a non-preferred airline and will pay more for direct flights.
    I agree that you need to have both credit cards and cash. I remember joining a FB group for my recent trip to Australia and everyone's talking about how they didn't need cash. I withdrew my cash before I left LA and most places accepted it (a few were cashless and I was able to use my card or Google Pay). As you mentioned, some places are cash only or card only so have both ready. Some people say it's best to withdraw cash from ATM at the country but with a lot of scams going on at card machines and wanting to be ready the second I arrive with my cash, I always exchange currency through my bank or reputable exchange place.
    I have difficulties falling asleep on long hauls so I try to be rested before my flight and, ideally as you mentioned, have my flight arrive in the afternoon/evening so it's closer to bedtime. Many people recommend sleep aids but my concern as a solo female traveler is making sure I have my wits about me when I land in any foreign country (or any airport in general). I just wish I could fly places like Singapore, Australia, NZ and arrive later in the day but from LAX, the flights generally have arrived super early in the morning. Fortunately for me, I've been able to check into my hotel early with one exception.
    On the topic of street food: I have found that my tummy can be sensitive as I'm getting older and I am cautious about street food in general. When I was in Thailand, I was fortunate that my hotel was near a major mall (IconSiam) which had so many yummy food options that I had the "street food" experience without the street food if that makes sense :)
    Not visiting "touristy places" is really dumb advice ... I will visit the key attractions and monuments as they are popular for a reason. Now if I ever visit Paris again, I don't necessarily need to visit the Eiffel tower again but at least I've been there!

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад

      Agreed on the solo tips! And yes... Shopping malls in Thailand are a great way to eat... yes... you pay more for the food... but the A/C is nice too!

  • @gtownmonarch
    @gtownmonarch 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video, Mr. Rainey. Your tip about learning some of the native language/phrases reminded me of my late Vietnamese mother paternal Grandmother who always preferred that I speak Vietnamese to her over English.

  • @PhillyTravelStudy
    @PhillyTravelStudy 4 месяца назад +1

    Easily my favorite form of content that you do!

  • @mikelee5649
    @mikelee5649 4 месяца назад

    new to your content and loving it as we are heading out in a few weeks to do the PCH from SF to SD. I am close to the West of England so maybe I will get to buy you a pint

  • @Bobbystravels
    @Bobbystravels 4 месяца назад +1

    Great vid!! I fully agree as a tourist, you have to do the tourist experiences. Doing a bit of research in advance is a must and having an itinirary ready, particularly for those once in a lifetime trips. I'm only half way through but really glad you made this vid 😀

  • @jonathanfactor6688
    @jonathanfactor6688 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video thanks. My next trip is to las vegas in August

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the great info + video!

  • @ArielLVT
    @ArielLVT 4 месяца назад

    I can't believe I missed this live stream! 😢 I was so excited for it!

  • @diningwithderek
    @diningwithderek 4 месяца назад

    I loved this stream!!! I feel bad for people that followed the bad travel tips. Also have you stayed at a hotel offering 24 hour butler service? If so, what did they do and what was it like?

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks Derek.. negative. I haven't stayed at any butler service hotels yet

  • @DelhiBelly1620
    @DelhiBelly1620 4 месяца назад

    Chris ..do you have a recommendation for brand of Pocket WiFi?

  • @TravelAdventureswithEricB
    @TravelAdventureswithEricB 4 месяца назад +1

    I pack carryon for long trips,I may do laundry once at the air bnb,but I'll bring clothes that I'll leave and buy new.

  • @michellephan1316
    @michellephan1316 4 месяца назад +2

    So true about street foods. Better be careful than ruin your trip.

  • @mathewnavarro2612
    @mathewnavarro2612 4 месяца назад

    Can I ask please, do you always pay upfront for your hotels at the time of booking or do you pay in resort?? I'm just wondering what the best option is, thanks 🙏🏻

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад +2

      I usually pay at the hotel.. I find many of the "prepayment" rates are not cancellable and changeable. And I always try to book flexible rates that you can cancel or change up until a few days before

  • @CityWise_Travels
    @CityWise_Travels 4 месяца назад +1

    Some airlines actually do have midnight promotions, example: Latam

  • @garyrobinson8665
    @garyrobinson8665 4 месяца назад

    I was in Portugal in June. Some taxis accepted card and some didn't. Even some stores were cash only. Always have some local currency with you. I was caught out a few times.

  • @ashleymynk5386
    @ashleymynk5386 4 месяца назад

    Great tips as always!

  • @undisgraziato
    @undisgraziato 4 месяца назад

    Hi Chris, just saw this. Didn’t know you were on live. Been catching up from 7 weeks away!

  • @Yolduranduran
    @Yolduranduran 4 месяца назад

    I love travel guides. I write on them and even divide them up by tearing them so i only cary the portion i need. Fodor's are my favorite. 😊

  • @Bakapooru
    @Bakapooru 4 месяца назад

    Where did you buy that guide book on Kyushu? Who is the publisher and what is the title? I never seen that before.

  • @manueldoninger7813
    @manueldoninger7813 4 месяца назад

    Regarding Haneda to Yokohama Cruise Port: Probably the easiest way is to take the Keikyu Line from Terminal 3, using the Express Zushi-Hayama trains which go directly to Yokohama station, and from there either a taxi to the cruise port or the Minatomirai Line to Nihon-Odori and from there roughly a half mile walk.

  • @ryanguzek361
    @ryanguzek361 4 месяца назад

    thanks for the content and to help me become an expert traveler

  • @SomeLazyDr
    @SomeLazyDr 4 месяца назад

    Fully agree with the advice - mostly!
    Certain places are definitely too touristy and are made into more of a major attraction when they're a minor attraction. So visiting Tokyo - absolutely amazing! Visiting Senso-Ji? Not so much! But Meiji Jingu, which is also fairly touristy, absolutely is.
    But skipping Times Square, definitely a mistake! Though Shibuya is 1000x better than Times Square...

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад +1

      Shibuya is for sure 1000x better than Times Square!

  • @cagaming-b1b
    @cagaming-b1b 4 месяца назад +1

    Funny thing that happened to me: I had to travel to NY, flew on Jetblue, wore a suit and tie and accidentally wore the same color palette as the flight attendants😅. Every time I got up to the restroom people thought I was the flight attendant. Total Fail😂

  • @Timbeon
    @Timbeon 4 месяца назад

    "Don't go to the touristy stuff" is such weird advice, because yeah temper your expectations, but odds are the touristy stuff is part of what you went to see in the first place. As for hotels, I usually go for middle-of-the-road chains, you won't get anything especially nice at a Comfort Inn, but you probably won't get anything particularly bad either, and sometimes you can get really good rates.

  • @slloo7692
    @slloo7692 4 месяца назад

    We travelled to Seattle and Calgary recently and to our surprise the hotels wanted a physical credit card when checking in. Thank god we brought them. Small hotels or big chain ones like Hyatt and Holiday Inn. They didn't use the tap thing at check in so we couldn't use Google pay. There was one hotel in Calgary which rejected all our physical credit cards and we had to pay cash!! The surprising thing was the restaurant in the hotel has the tap terminal to pay so we could use google pay for dinner.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад

      Yeah. Hotels pay a lower fee to accept the credit card if they do it as a chip insertion instead of a tap.

  • @undisgraziato
    @undisgraziato 4 месяца назад +1

    I was going to buy a Rimowa in Frankfurt but thanks to a flight scheduling change and a flight delay. I got into Frankfurt into 11 pm instead of 2 pm. Then out the next morning on Singapore Airlines business class to JFK 😃

  • @dragonofparadise
    @dragonofparadise 4 месяца назад

    In regards to invitations from locals I think it depends on the country, there are some places I would feel safer then others.

  • @mreppen1
    @mreppen1 4 месяца назад +2

    The point is is if you live in the USA, I would laugh at the idea of going to Times Square, but if we are talking Europe or Asia you should go to Rome, Paris etc. I live 25 miles from Disneyland and I will never go there again. It’s different.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад

      Yeah. But you have been there once 😀

    • @mreppen1
      @mreppen1 4 месяца назад

      @@YellowProductions 5 actually. But like Mexico it’s not for everyone.

  • @AhmedTelleserDehyer
    @AhmedTelleserDehyer 4 месяца назад

    Got it and thanks for your sharing. Besides, I think the most important tool for people who want to travel abroad is translate machine like Google Translate or Immersive Translate. Otherwise, tourists cannot communicate fluently.

  • @Molecular_Cloud
    @Molecular_Cloud 4 месяца назад

    A year ago a teen was temporarily detained, and then banned from American Airlines for three years for attempting to skip lag. So yes, there are real world examples of this getting people in trouble. Infact American Airlines recently renewed tge lawsuits against third-parties that do this.

  • @tceller08
    @tceller08 4 месяца назад +3

    Everyone needs to see the Louvre, view the Mona Lisa to see just how underwhelming it s, then enjoy the rest of Louvre. I’ve seen most of the others you mentioned and glad I did. Some of them once was enough just to say I did, others are worth dealing with the crowds. I will always enjoy the vibe in Times Square or staring up at the Eiffel Tower

  • @Beavis-c4e
    @Beavis-c4e 4 месяца назад +1

    28:30
    OMG, I TOOK THE PUBLIC BUS IN THAILAND. THE FLOOR BOARDS WERE UNEVEN, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE DIM, THE BUS WAS REALLY OLD. THE BUSES NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. YOU CAN DO A WHOLE VIDEO ON THEIR BUSES ALONE. THE SEATS WERE LIKE OLD SCHOOL BUS SEATS FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS. NO SEAT BELTS. THERE WAS A DRIVER AND A PERSON WALKING AROUND COLLECTING MONEY FROM PEOPLE GETTING ON THE BUS. THE MONEY COLLECTOR WAS HOLDING THIS CONTAINER THAT WAS LIKE A PIGGY BANK TO COLLECT PEOPLES' MONEY. THE BUS RIDE WAS LIKE 20 CENTS.THE ENTRANCE DOOR WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUS INSTEAD OF THE FRONT. NO WINDOWS. NO CARD TAP OR PAY MACHINE AT THE FRONT OF THE BUS. THEY WOULD PICK YOU UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THE BUS WAS THE SIZE OF A SHORT SHUTTLE BUS YOU WOULD SEE AT LAX. THE BUS WAS ANCIENT, BUT COZY. I WOULDNT WANT TO FALL ASLEEP ON IT THOUGH.

  • @cyndimanka
    @cyndimanka 4 месяца назад

    I do not suggest the double-decker in England. Especially if you have motion sickness issues. It was a good thing that my mom got trip insurance because she got so dizzy on the double-decker she had to go to the hospital. She stayed there for a couple of days until they got her calmed down enough for her to leave. They couldn’t continue on their tourbecause it had left. She ended up staying in England until they caught up with the group and flew back home. She never got a bill and they sent her flowers all the way to Washington state

  • @tceller08
    @tceller08 4 месяца назад

    Google maps will say time and cost for the different options so we can decide which is the better choice. The later in the day, the more we steps we’ve gotten in, the more tired I get, the more I think the taxi is a good deal.

  • @Dragonstar13
    @Dragonstar13 3 месяца назад

    Just from experience, people generally like it more when you make an attempt to learn the language, but if you're struggling on ordering something, then whipping out a digital translator will help. Also be sure to learn the customs so you aren't rude to others.

  • @tceller08
    @tceller08 4 месяца назад

    Getting lost on the train in Tokyo is part of the experience!

  • @EpicHorizonsTravel
    @EpicHorizonsTravel 4 месяца назад

    Another bad travel tip is to not use a Travel Advisor because we are more expensive! That is not true and we have access to deals the public can’t get! Also for a stress-free trip and personalized service!

  • @allene2307
    @allene2307 4 месяца назад

    I need to micro-manage and over-plan my trips to make sure every minute is accounted for to justify my over-packing habit.

  • @giovannisoffiati2795
    @giovannisoffiati2795 4 месяца назад

    Suggesting avoiding Rome or Venice in my opinion is not a wise decision: they are unique places in the world and... yes they are full of tourists, but, if possible, it is sufficient to avoid the peak seasons to enjoy incomparable beauty without being overwhelmed from the mass of tourists. For the same reasons it might be suggested to avoid London, Paris, etc. There is no way out, if you want to see the most beautiful places in the world you have to accept the fact that there are tourists.😉

  • @ryantheashtada
    @ryantheashtada 4 месяца назад

    I was thinking about hiring a scooter to ride around the mall in Washington DC because I don't have time to actually visit alot of the museums

    • @cop12345
      @cop12345 4 месяца назад

      I hired a bicycle in Washington DC and used it up and down the National Mall and over to the White House. It saved me a lot of walking and it took a lot less time too.

  • @TheScratchingKiwi
    @TheScratchingKiwi 4 месяца назад

    1- If there is dual pricing in Kyoto and Osaka, not going! Yoshinoya charges 'foreigners' extra for their food. I'm not supporting policies like this which are obvious cash grabs based on assumptions that 'foreigners have more money'. This foreigner does not have more money and every NZD is worth 90 yen!
    The problem for our currency is the USD, it is worth so little that everything is expensive. NZD $1= USD 0.59c

  • @Bakapooru
    @Bakapooru 4 месяца назад

    #12 is the best advice.

  • @TravelAdventureswithEricB
    @TravelAdventureswithEricB 4 месяца назад

    I never sleep the night before flights,out of excitement.

  • @jordankirby7632
    @jordankirby7632 4 месяца назад

    Gotta disagree with the Ichiran one. When i see other tourists line up to an Ichiran for an hour and then you take out your phone and look up "ramen near me" and there are 10 places within walking distance that are all better its quite sad. Food is the exception to the tourist trap rule.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад

      Agreed that it's not worth it to stand in long lines for many of the "it" food places

  • @tceller08
    @tceller08 4 месяца назад

    The train in Rome are fine. Taxis are scary AF.

  • @Bakapooru
    @Bakapooru 4 месяца назад

    Taxis: Group of 4. $2.50 per ride on public transit. $10 goes a long way in a taxi.

  • @OwenGilmoreOG
    @OwenGilmoreOG 2 месяца назад

    Whoever said that doesn't know the diff between a tourist trap and a tourist attraction. NOT the same thing.

  • @tcmayes8012
    @tcmayes8012 4 месяца назад

    This is the first time I ever heard you talk about your mom !

  • @tceller08
    @tceller08 4 месяца назад +5

    Just because a lot of locals may speak English doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate us making an effort. It’s a matter of respect.

    • @Navy35
      @Navy35 4 месяца назад

      Many foreigners come to America and don’t respect the local culture

    • @madchatteress
      @madchatteress 4 месяца назад

      I agree ... I struggle so much with learning languages due to my hearing impairment but I try to learn at least a few words.

  • @hawj89
    @hawj89 4 месяца назад

    It’s easy for those who’s been to a touristy place to tell others not to go because they’ve already been there. Lol! There’s a reason why those people went to those touristy destinations in the first place - to experience them! So don’t tell me not to go because I want my own experience too whether it be good or bad. I would never tell anyone to avoid touristy places either, but then maybe I would so I could have it more to myself. Lollllllll!

  • @pdxaviation
    @pdxaviation 4 месяца назад

    Dang, how did I miss the email on this one? 😢

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад

      Maybe it to your spam box...

    • @pdxaviation
      @pdxaviation 4 месяца назад

      @@YellowProductionsI found it in my promotions folder, usually it goes into primary. Bummer!

  • @beaveronabike
    @beaveronabike 4 месяца назад

    No way man. Spontaneous is the only way to fly. I CANNOT travel with overplanners.

  • @Christoph52
    @Christoph52 4 месяца назад

    Whaaat people actually say SKIP Tokyo Disney??? I mean yeah it's busy, but it's incredible! Best Disney park in the world, and worth it even if you're not a big Disney person

  • @glenwest6079
    @glenwest6079 4 месяца назад

    If I'm in Japan I can't skip to visit my cousins and family.

  • @gerilorensen5410
    @gerilorensen5410 4 месяца назад

    I've followed you since 2018. Love your advice and videos. My pet peeve is how you pronounce some Hawaii cities and attractions, especially given how often you go there. Today, it was Hanauma Bay, again. Don't pronounce the u. The u serves to change the 'a' sound.. Ha-naw-ma. The Hawaiians will thank you. ❤️

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the pronunciation tip on the bay 😀

  • @ElectricRick
    @ElectricRick 4 месяца назад

    ❤❤

  • @TravelAdventureswithEricB
    @TravelAdventureswithEricB 4 месяца назад

    Circus Circus 🎪 is Underrated

  • @Yolduranduran
    @Yolduranduran 4 месяца назад

    Avoid Greyhound, period.

  • @Alvaro-qz6qk
    @Alvaro-qz6qk 4 месяца назад

    Please shorter vids 😣😣

    • @missplummer1066
      @missplummer1066 4 месяца назад

      This was a live stream, that’s why it’s long. He has plenty of shorter videos.

    • @1Shawol416
      @1Shawol416 4 месяца назад

      Lengthen your attention span

  • @gtownmonarch
    @gtownmonarch 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the video, Mr. Rainey. Your tip about learning some of the native language/phrases reminded me of my late Vietnamese mother paternal Grandmother who always preferred that I speak Vietnamese to her over English.