Abroad in Your Inbox Vol. 68
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I LEAVE FOR A MONTH ABROAD THIS WEEK - EEEEKKKKK!!!
It feels like the race to the finish line over here haha. To say this summer has been a busy one is the wildest understatement as the travel world is rebounding like crazy, ESPECIALLY in Europe.
Bookings for travel in 2022 are surpassing 2019 levels, at least for our travel agency, but I think this is a trend we’re seeing across the industry - ps if you’re thinking about traveling in 2023, now would be the time to hire a travel agent ;)
Linda and I couldn’t be more grateful for this fact but it’s been a few weeks of up at 5:30 a.m. work till 11:30 p.m. and then do it all again haha.
That said, we are about to take 17 women with us to Greece for our second Gals Abroad Getaways trip of 2022 and I am ecstatic (be sure you’re following @galsabroadgetaways on IG to follow along on the trip).
After that, we’re headed somewhere warm, dry & totally different than Greece for the rest of October to scout for a future Gals Abroad Getaway trip - being mysterious just for the heck of it haha.
We are going to be announcing some new 2023 destinations in November when we return so if you’re at all interested in joining us, be sure to get your email on our Gals Abroad Getaways Newsletter (different than this newsletter).
In preparation for this month-long trip, I wanted to share some of the ways I get ready for any international trip in case knowing this process might be helpful to you!
SOME OF THE WAYS I MAKE SURE I’M PREPARED FOR MY INTERNATIONAL TRIP
Make sure my passport is valid 6 months after my return date, check the expiration dates of my Global Entry & get an international driver’s license renewed if I’ll be driving
Put together a preliminary itinerary & begin to research experiences, restaurants, bars etc.
Research entry/visa/health requirements and submit any necessary forms
Create an Instagram save folder full of photo and video inspiration for that destination
Plan outfits on a rolling rack (this is the one I use) - trust me this is a game changer - and order anything I’m missing that’s specific to the destination (aka hiking boots, etc)
Learn some basic phrases & start to play with Duolingo
Print important docs as backups (photo of my passport goes in each suitcase in case it’s lost and I need to prove that I’m the owner)
Watch movies & read books that take place in the destination I’m traveling to
Put my itinerary into my Timeshifter app to start shifting to my new time zone
Set intentions for the trip in my travel journal & get excited for what’s to come!
Hopefully, this list is helpful to you as you’re thinking about your next trip (this is very basic but I can do a longer post on this if you’re interested - reply to this email and LMK!)
And if you are thinking about traveling soon & would like to hire Linda to plan your travels - CLICK HERE or join us on a Gals Abroad Getaways trip!
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THE LATEST TRAVEL NEWS
The Impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico—and How to Help
Holiday airfare expected to spike soon: What to know if you haven’t booked yet
Why the new iPhone 14 Pro is a game changer for travelers - I’ve already ordered mine and upgraded to the giant new storage plan haha.
Everyone on this Southwest Airlines flight got a ukulele and lessons on how to play it - honestly would not be down for this and that’s why I don’t fly Southwest haha.
Richard Branson Is Designing The Future Of Travel - I loved this video and I might have something exciting cooking up with this company coming up so I’m doing a bit of research ;)
AND JUST BECAUSE I WANTED TO SHARE
How to do nothing - something I am VERY bad at
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month - The Best Mexican Restaurants In Chicago
MY ROME DESTINATION GUIDE IS LIVE ON YOUTUBE (finally…lol)
If you’re planning a trip to Rome now, or in the future, check out my top 10 things to do in Rome guide & save it for when you visit. I was BLOWN away by Rome when we visited earlier this year. And if I’m being 100% honest it was a city I had written off before we visited as MEH I’ll see it someday. I couldn’t have been happier to be so wrong and now feel SO STRONGLY that if you are visiting Italy you need to devote at least 3-4 days in this city.
ALLE’S A-LIST
Hotel Lobby Candle
I have found my new favorite candle company & I know you’re going to love them too. HLC was created by Lindsay Silberman who is a travel journalist/blogger & started this company in 2020 when we were all desperately missing travel.
Inspired by the delicious scents pumping through the many of the luxury hotels she’s visited in her travels, these candles are the BEST gift for any travel lover (or heck just to gift yourself).
My go-to hair ties
These are the only hair ties I wear. I work out in them, sleep in them, style my hair with them, you get it. They’re great and they come in a bunch of shapes, sizes, and colors.
They’re running a promo on their site right now so check them out if you’re ready to break up with your old hair ties.
HAPPY ENDING
I found my new favorite Instagram account - watch for an immediate mood boost!
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xx Allecat
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