My Top 10 Travel Lessons I Have Learnt from Visiting 75+ Countries…So Far

My Top 10 Travel Lessons I Have Learnt from Visiting 75+ Countries…So Far

After 15 years of travel and exploring over 75 countries, I’ve learned a lot from the road — from border crossings gone wrong to friendships made on free walking tours, from hiking in Nepal to backpacking across Southeast Asia. In this video, I share the 10 biggest travel lessons that continue to shape my approach to exploring the world today.

Whether you’re a first-time backpacker or a seasoned traveller, these tips will help you travel smarter, pack lighter, and make the most of every adventure. Expect insights on slow travel, why off-season trips are underrated, how budget travel builds resilience, and why learning just a few local phrases can completely change your experience.

This isn’t just a list of tips — these are hard-earned lessons from years of missed buses, border mishaps, unforgettable landscapes, and the kindness of strangers around the globe. I hope my stories inspire you to take more chances, travel deeper, and create your own memories on the road.

If you’ve learned a lesson from your own travels, share it in the comments below — I’d love to hear your stories. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join me for more adventures around the world.

👉 In this vlog, I share:
Why packing light completely changed my travels
How free walking tours led to amazing connections
Why off-season trips are my secret to stress-free adventures
…and much more!

🎥 Watch now to hear all 10 lessons I’ve learned from 15 years of travel.

If you’re planning your next backpacking trip, gap year, or long-term adventure, these travel lessons will help you avoid common mistakes, travel on a budget, and make the most of every journey. Whether it’s learning to pack light, connecting with locals, or embracing slow travel, these tips are perfect for solo travellers, couples, or anyone who loves exploring the world.

👉 Watch more travel vlogs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnAadzU5XfMcZGThgda2oYhkjLt9IVQla
👉 Listen to my travel podcast: Winging It Travel Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast/id1559489384

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Travel Lessons
00:47 Expecting the Unexpected
03:20 Connecting with Local Culture
04:26 The Importance of Light Packing
05:58 Learning Local Languages
08:16 Travelling Off-Season
10:37 The Value of Nature
12:21 The Uniqueness of Travel Friendships
14:03 Resilience Through Budget Travel
15:49 The Benefits of Slow Travel
17:40 The Kindness of the World
19:13 Summary

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