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WHY is no one talking about THESE Travel Scams?!
Discover the hidden dangers of traveling that no one is talking about in this eye-opening video. From common scams to costly mistakes, learn how to protect yourself and your wallet while exploring the world. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or new to the game, these essential tips will help you navigate your way through any travel situation with confidence. Stay informed, stay safe, and make the most out of your next adventure with these valuable insights. Join us on this journey to uncover the truth behind travel scams and how to avoid falling victim to them.
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Hey Y’all!
I’m Christi the GenX Gypsy and I want to help empower the GenX Gals to become GeneXplorers! ✈️🌎🧳
If you're ready to take on this next half of your life with adventure and enthusiasm, I'm here to be your biggest cheerleader.
With travel tips, hacks and advice to relieve you of the stress and anxiety out of trying something new and seeing ALL the places you’ve dreamed about.
Not sure what to pack?? You'll find lots of ideas on creating Travel Capsule Wardrobes and travel essentials to bring along. AND how to pack efficiently and still be able to bring everything you want. There are reviews of travel gear so you know what is worth the money and what you can do without.
Looking for new places to explore and adventures to embrace, you'll find tons of inspiration and motivation, plus helpful things to know before you go.
I'm so happy to have you come along with us as we all lean in to the joy and happiness life has in store for us ❤️
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10 COMFY Travel Outfits to Get You There In Style!
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Travel days, whether flying or road tripping, can be so long! Make sure you're comfy and cute by using these modern outfit formulas to put together your perfect travel day outfit to get you from here to there. ⭐️LINKS⭐️ *Magic Underwear (or my favorite travel panties!): amzn.to/4e4yRGo Outfit One: *Linen pants Black: bit.ly/3RaIvgT *Black high neck tank top: bit.ly/3KsWbzW * Square-Toe Loafers ...
What NOT to wear over 50 when TRAVELING (and what to wear instead!)
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I’m here to help if you’re in a travel style rut! Discover how to create a travel capsule wardrobe that will leave YOU feeling confident, relaxed, and delighted on your next trip. In this video, we'll explore tips for identifying your unique style, modernizing your wardrobe staples, choosing comfortable and versatile shoes, accessorizing wisely, and highlighting your best features. Whether you’...
12 EASY tips for taking better PHOTOS as a solo traveler (with your smart phone!)
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Capturing great photos when solo traveling can be so challenging! In today's video I share 12 tips for taking amazing photos on your next vacation, whether you are traveling solo, with your family or on a girl's trip. Use your smart phone to take amazing pictures you can't wait to share!! ⭐️LINKS⭐️ Smart Phone Camera Remote - amzn.to/3WEkthQ iPhone Magnetic Case - amzn.to/44GivPO Samsung Magnet...
The WORST thing you can do BEFORE your trip! ✈️
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SurfShark VPN: get.surfshark.net/SH1mT Don't forget these crucial must-do, pre-flight tasks before your next vacation! These ten travel tips will save you time, money and most importantly a LOT of stress during your travels. I hope you enjoy!! ⭐️LINKS⭐️ Amazon storefront for all my favorites: www.amazon.com/shop/genxgypsy Airfare Deals with FareDrop: faredrop.com/?fpr=christi80 Travel Insurance...
UNEXPECTED fun day in Emerald Isle, NC | Know Before You Go to my Hometown!
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⭐️Bike Links⭐️ To get $20 off, use code Genx at this link: kbobike.com/GenxGypsy Or this code KBOKSERIES at this link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CXXPKY56?th=1 Come join me on a tour of my hometown beach in North Carolina! Discover some local secrets, the best time to visit and the best places eat, all while I learn how to ride an E bike for the first time 😳 Get my thoughts and review on wheth...
Surprising Strategies for Packing a Personal Item ONLY for Budget Airlines!✈️
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After years of packing with at least one suitcase AND a personal item backpack, is it really possible to become a one bag packer? I challenged myself to pack in just one small backpack for a 4 day air travel trip and today I'm sharing 5 surprising travel tips for minimalist packing so you can take advantage of those super cheap airfares on the Budget airlines like Frontier and Spirit. ⭐️LINKS⭐️...
The #1 secret to staying SAFE when traveling!
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There is one thing you can do when you are traveling that will keep you safe in almost all situations, and that is being confident. Even if you don't "feel" confident, showing confidence outwardly will deter most con artists and thieves. In today's video I go over multiple ways you can make sure YOU stay safe when you're traveling, especially if you are a woman solo traveler. ⭐️LINKS⭐️ Amy Cudd...
The TRUTH about Packing Liquids for Air Travel ✈️
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Packing liquids for air travel can be so confusing! Today's video does a deep dive into packing liquids for checked luggage AND carry on baggage, there is even information on how to travel with Duty Free purchases. Enjoy 😊 ⭐️LINKS⭐️ TSA App: www.tsa.gov/mobile AskTSA Facebook: AskTSA/ Videos: ua-cam.com/video/O1uL7MV6Ohw/v-deo.htmlsi=4aU9jZvB_M6w8DeO ua-cam.com/video/xo_qRrBvxw8/v-...
Change your LIFE with these 7 Travel Apps!
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Change your LIFE with these 7 Travel Apps!
Japan 2024: Everything I would want to know before the trip!
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Japan 2024: Everything I would want to know before the trip!
Travel Gear I REGRET buying (and the Keepers!)
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Travel Gear I REGRET buying (and the Keepers!)
Beginner Solo Traveler? This is what I'd do as a woman over 50!
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Beginner Solo Traveler? This is what I'd do as a woman over 50!
BEST Personal Item for European Travel? (Lovevook vs Bagallini, is it worth it?)
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BEST Personal Item for European Travel? (Lovevook vs Bagallini, is it worth it?)
Unwritten RULES of Air Travel ✈️ (don't be THAT person!)
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Unwritten RULES of Air Travel ✈️ (don't be THAT person!)
Tips for Exploring Puerto Rico (west side) 🇵🇷 | Know Before You Go!
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Tips for Exploring Puerto Rico (west side) 🇵🇷 | Know Before You Go!
Perfectly Packed Personal Item Bag | 5 EASY steps! ✈️
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Perfectly Packed Personal Item Bag | 5 EASY steps! ✈️
24 Amazon Travel Faves | I use ALL of these on EVERY Trip!!
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24 Amazon Travel Faves | I use ALL of these on EVERY Trip!!
2024 Travel Updates YOU need to know NOW! (with lots of Europe info!)
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2024 Travel Updates YOU need to know NOW! (with lots of Europe info!)
Ultimate Airport Survival | Travel Tips to Reduce Airport Anxiety ✈️
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Ultimate Airport Survival | Travel Tips to Reduce Airport Anxiety ✈️
LESS STRESS Travel: 5 Habits to start NOW!
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LESS STRESS Travel: 5 Habits to start NOW!
24 TRAVEL Hacks you NEED for 2024!!
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24 TRAVEL Hacks you NEED for 2024!!
Unbelievable!! TEMU Travel Must Haves ✈️🧳 #temu #travelhaul
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Unbelievable!! TEMU Travel Must Haves ✈️🧳 #temu #travelhaul
$35 to $90 - Amazon's BUDGET Packable PUFFER Jackets - BEST to WORST!
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$35 to $90 - Amazon's BUDGET Packable PUFFER Jackets - BEST to WORST!
Genius ways YOU can afford Luxury Travel on a Budget!
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Genius ways YOU can afford Luxury Travel on a Budget!
Unlock the mystery of flawless curls! (& My Gray Hair Transition Story!)
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Unlock the mystery of flawless curls! (& My Gray Hair Transition Story!)
Unbelievable! 20 MORE Tiny Travel Essentials that could MAKE or BREAK your Trip!
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Unbelievable! 20 MORE Tiny Travel Essentials that could MAKE or BREAK your Trip!
Amazon ** Best Selling** Travel Outfits - Yays & Nays!
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Amazon Best Selling Travel Outfits - Yays & Nays!
2023 Amazon Travel Faves & Travel Gear Wish List ✈️ 🧳Black Friday Travel Gift Ideas!
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2023 Amazon Travel Faves & Travel Gear Wish List ✈️ 🧳Black Friday Travel Gift Ideas!
These 5 Secrets will Transform your Travel Hair! Save time & Look Fabulous over 40 ✈️
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These 5 Secrets will Transform your Travel Hair! Save time & Look Fabulous over 40 ✈️

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  • @dimplehamilton9500
    @dimplehamilton9500 6 годин тому

    Hi, if someone is hard of hearing, no matter how many times it is told not to take out anything. THEY JUST DIDN'T HEAR!!!

  • @user-gw3wg4ok3k
    @user-gw3wg4ok3k 6 годин тому

    Put thin grocery bags in a medicine bottle to hold onto your “doggie”/trash bags.

  • @maggiebonilla5563
    @maggiebonilla5563 16 годин тому

    Hi Im frm PR living in Fl. I thanks you for that lovely video. Specially about our food. Yes it is incredible. Love yours videos and tips 💜☮️

  • @Signal.Services
    @Signal.Services День тому

    Thank goodness for the TSA, I wouldn't be able to snooze on an airplane with all those vicious terrorists roaming the aisles without the intensive TSA screening for kooks! The Travel Suppression Agency, just stay home and be happy!! (or else!)

  • @EricSPizarro
    @EricSPizarro День тому

    I haven’t gone to Hawaii but I have watched several videos of the island and currently watching the ones from Nick Johnson (youtuber who films mostly the bad areas of the US states)… Hawaii is not even cleaner than Puerto Rico. Homeless tents everywhere. I am living in PR and while it is certainly not perfect, it seems better in every way than Hawaii. And PR is bigger, it has much more variety than the Oahu island, and as long as rich people move to the already expensive areas like Dorado Beach, Palmas del Mar or coastal Rio Grande, we won’t be as expensive as Hawaii

  • @lindsi1977
    @lindsi1977 День тому

    I'm a paper and pen gal too. Studies show that writing things down helps you remember so you are totally right about that.

  • @setonmcglennon544
    @setonmcglennon544 День тому

    except for the illegals

  • @MrRSKC
    @MrRSKC День тому

    It is "Officer" not agent. it has never been agent. TSO = Transportation Security Officer

  • @nikij.6058
    @nikij.6058 2 дні тому

    Got the loovelok sp? And returned it because it was awkward with the metal opening at the top and not swishable…🙂 have a baggalini tote. It hold a ton, is more lightweight than the backpack and has a luggage sleeve. I’ve taken all over Europe with no problems. Love it!

  • @annaallred6845
    @annaallred6845 2 дні тому

    I love my flex fap

  • @deniseyoung5385
    @deniseyoung5385 3 дні тому

    I just wanted to say that I got the Hero Clip after watching this video and I just took it on a trip that I took with my kids and my mom and sister and 2 little great-nephews. There was a lot of walking and keeping up with 3 small children and I used the clip to hook my water bottle onto my backpack. Then when I was in the restroom at the aquarium several times, I could just pop the hook part out and hang my backpack and water bottle on the door, which did not have any hooks on it. I have had it all of a week and I love it already!

  • @tammystreasures8766
    @tammystreasures8766 3 дні тому

    This may work for some. However, to be budget friendly you can’t just decide you are going to buy items in a touristy place, foreign country, or on a cruise ship. Secondly, I am, and many others are allergic to ingredients in some shampoos, lotions, conditioner, sunscreen etc. Of course I’m going to take my own toiletries to avoid spending my vacation in misery. Thirdly, there are not many items that I would us a contact case amount of. While this all sounds like good advice I don’t feel it’s really the best practice - especially for me.

  • @BibbyVelum1
    @BibbyVelum1 3 дні тому

    We love our lounges😊

  • @2tall2handle1
    @2tall2handle1 3 дні тому

    TSA agents are the bullies of the airports. Pre-check gets you through security faster without having to deal with all the issues people in the normal line have to deal with. Worth the money

  • @Teachmond
    @Teachmond 3 дні тому

    What was the bag you use for your electrics ? 🤔

  • @Teachmond
    @Teachmond 3 дні тому

    I know it doesn’t take up much room but why not wear the compression socks so it cuts down on hassle to put this on at the airport. Just a thought. 🤷‍♀️

  • @AL5J_
    @AL5J_ 3 дні тому

    When dealing with Federal agencies it goes a long way NOT to piss address them by their actual title. Border Patrol are agents. CBP & TSA are officers (NOT agents). Trust me. It really makes difference. 😋

  • @maggiebonilla5563
    @maggiebonilla5563 3 дні тому

    Love, love,love yours videos. Have a great trip to Japan 💜☮️

  • @ya4wl
    @ya4wl 3 дні тому

    Rubyred is better than lemon for dressing

  • @jane7339
    @jane7339 3 дні тому

    No reclining seats!

  • @debraedwards7048
    @debraedwards7048 4 дні тому

    Solo traveler in my late 60s-- heading to Ireland and Scotland this fall. Visited Portugal last December-- lovely-- stunning and very safe. Enjoy your videos-- have gotten many tips from them!

  • @mobettaloretta44
    @mobettaloretta44 5 днів тому

    I just ordered the back pack for an upcoming flight/cruise to NYC/New England/Canada. I ordered red/black. I need a backpack for excursions anyway soooooo this will do nicely. Glad I saw your video.

  • @Benz5469
    @Benz5469 5 днів тому

    18:34. So if this happens, will you have to pay the fee for having to have your luggage checked instead of carried on?🤔

  • @whateverchannel22
    @whateverchannel22 5 днів тому

    I love the food bag tip.

  • @musicislife39
    @musicislife39 5 днів тому

    Just a heads up, for at least Toronto (but possibly for North America) due to possible fraud we don't do payments via the phone as we need to verify the card holder before many charges. A cc auth form is possible but those are checked also before it's accepted (front desk agent)

  • @donitaforrest9064
    @donitaforrest9064 5 днів тому

    Inspiring me to declutter and organize. Thanks!

  • @Ms.Masta123
    @Ms.Masta123 5 днів тому

    I’m going on my first solo trip to Scotland this summer and so excited. Thanks for all the tips 😊

  • @katelawrence7445
    @katelawrence7445 5 днів тому

    I recently booked accommodation through Bookings and it was very clear that payment was due about 5 days prior to my arrival. I then received communication through Bookings from the 'hotel' saying they needed a deposit paid and directing me to a 3rd party as " the payment couldn't be made through Bookings" I didnt pay then got "a gentle reminder". I cancelled the booking which is unfair to the hotel but did give me the opportunity to tell Bookings why I had cancelled it.

  • @davephilpotphilpot9867
    @davephilpotphilpot9867 5 днів тому

    An American lady on a bike thats not something i thought i wanted to see

  • @julissacastanon982
    @julissacastanon982 6 днів тому

    I didn’t know about the draw string 😂

  • @AnneMB955
    @AnneMB955 6 днів тому

    Twice bitten. When travelling to Brisbane twice last year I was directed to what I thought was the hotel website. Nup…the mistakes they made were too hard to fix. Next time will be very careful. Important reminders. 👏🇦🇺

  • @elena_a-2023
    @elena_a-2023 6 днів тому

    My motto in life is “trust no one” which allows me to keep an eye and question things all the time. Thanks for this great video.

  • @melissamccall1182
    @melissamccall1182 6 днів тому

    Sometimes employees at the "information kiosk" are in cahoots with the scam taxi drivers...use your own intuition.

  • @ShesTheWorld
    @ShesTheWorld 6 днів тому

    Such great advice!! One other one... Use a REPUTABLE travel advisor. Make sure you have a one on one conversation with your agent and ask questions like, "Are you IATA or CLIA certified?". If you do, they will usually arrange the transfers, send you a link to the official government site for those tourist cards. Been doing this for 20 years and I do the credit card and ATM thing. Exchange rates are usually pretty similar.

  • @kellygosselin5955
    @kellygosselin5955 6 днів тому

    Great info!!! Thanks.

  • @leeannkleine6120
    @leeannkleine6120 6 днів тому

    Trust, but verify. I have lived by this motto my entire life. Never assume things are what they seem. I usually utilize ATM machines as well, but I prefer them to be indoors and out of general public view. Many times, I have seen people sit at a cafe watching others looking for the unsuspecting victim. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

  • @paganspirit13
    @paganspirit13 6 днів тому

    Italy has become more stringent. I had to throw away quite a bit of my liquid bag because I packed in a quart gusseted bag and it was not allowed. They wanted a regular ziploc quart that didn't quite seem a quart size.

  • @secretariatgirl4249
    @secretariatgirl4249 6 днів тому

    OH, money I'm nervous about all this! My own memory was way back in 1973 at a refreshment stand just outside Venice....guy tried to gyp me and I caught him screwing with the lira! He sheepishly gave me the right change!

  • @Wander-Go
    @Wander-Go 6 днів тому

    Great Video, you can never be too careful 😀

  • @janinechamplin6852
    @janinechamplin6852 6 днів тому

    What size Lovook backpack do you have? They come in several sizes

    • @GenxGypsy1968
      @GenxGypsy1968 5 днів тому

      This gray one is the 18" and it has easily fit under the seat on every flight I've taken over the past year. Love it!!

  • @mozans1876
    @mozans1876 6 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing. When I saw the hike start and it was already daylight, my first response was “oooh it’s gonna be dark before they get out”. Glad y’all were able to catch the last shuttle.

  • @susanb2664
    @susanb2664 7 днів тому

    Keep in mind, in case of fire when flying, American Association of Pilots suggests clothing low in synthetics. “polyesters burn like plastic…they burn and melt. The larger the percentage of polyester in the fabric, the greater the similarity to burning plastic. In a sense, if you're wearing high polyester blend garments and you're exposed to fire, you're wearing napalm.” It melts into your skin.

  • @patriciakeegan4228
    @patriciakeegan4228 7 днів тому

    My Taos sneakers fill the bill for me. Supportive and they come in every color I could want. I also like their sandals!

  • @whatdoyousuppose
    @whatdoyousuppose 8 днів тому

    I just got one of the Lovevook backpacks as a personal item in addition to my carry on and I’m nervous they will charge me 😬 I’m not gonna overfill it but I have a good feeling it’ll fit under the seat ahead of me 🤞

  • @jerihartzell9300
    @jerihartzell9300 8 днів тому

    Love my sling bag. It's big enough to carry everything that my crossing won't hold.

  • @julieamling8118
    @julieamling8118 8 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing these ideas! You asked for comments, so I’ll weigh in: Love, love, love the animal print shoes, the scarves, the jean jacket, the lightweight blouse, the blue tank tunic and vest. You look great in blue - no need to apologize for wearing it a lot! I’m not in love with the shacket as it is just way too baggy on you. And so sorry, but the blue striped pants, as someone else has said, look a lot like pajama bottoms - maybe try them with dressier shoes? And I’m with you… denim on denim is hard to pull off! Great job with this video - you’re so down to earth and sincere. You’ve definitely inspired me to go shop my own closet, along with trying out some of the things on your link lists!

  • @rhillyermiles
    @rhillyermiles 8 днів тому

    I pull the drawstring out of joggers. 😊

  • @arleneclarke5330
    @arleneclarke5330 8 днів тому

    Buy a walking pad! Game changer