I have traveled a lot, mostly in the past, as I am now the guy who picks people up!

However, when I did travel, I noticed that certain things can make a huge difference in my success and safety while traveling. Here are a few for your benefit.

David’s Top 5 Travel Tips

Choose a flight in the late morning vs. early am. You pay more for rides during rush hour, you are more likely to miss a flight due to traffic, and both you and your driver will have not slept enough. Starting on October 15, we will open at 5am. First pickup will be at 5:15am or later, so you should not plan on flying out before 7:15am.

Eat less and vegan while you travel. Meat and dairy and eggs have a MUCH higher chance of making you sick, today and in the future. While on travel, you do not want to be sick. So eat light. Order a vegan meal.

Pack light. If you bring a lot of luggage, you may have to pay more to check it, you may lose it, and you could even injure your back carrying it. Most people wear a fraction of the clothes they bring. Plan ahead, and pack less. You could even save money by booking us in a sedan vs. an suv. Soft duffel bags hold a lot.

Leave early. Get to the airport 1.5 to 2 hours before flight time, depending on the size of your party, amount of luggage, and ability to walk. It is not worth it to risk missing a flight. For international flights, 2.5 to 3 hours is good. Airports have lots of restaurants, resting areas, bathrooms and shops, as well as places to charge your phone.

Bring postcard stamps and buy/mail postcards as gifts. This can save you time, money, space, and avoid spoiling or disappointing people back home. Just let them know you are thinking of them, and share your experiences.

Bon voyage!

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