Joining Expat Facebook Groups: The Ultimate Travel Hack
Seasoned travellers are ditching their guidebooks for free Facebook groups – here’s why.
Discover Hidden Treasures with Expat Facebook Groups
David Alwadish, the founder and boss of ItsEasy passport paperwork company, recommends this tip so you can get the best local travel advice.
Mr. Alwadish’s Unique Travel Strategy
Mr. Alwadish, 67, certainly is an experienced traveller, notching up some 60,000 air miles every year and more likely more if he takes his family on an overseas vacation or two. While you can get lots of information from guidebooks its best to join Facebook groups about the country your visiting so you can get the low-down on tips, places to go and what to avoid.
Expert Advice: Expat Groups and Local Insights
He told the Miami Herald: “Browse or join expat Facebook groups in your destination for local travel advice and insights. It’s better to use those groups than Google, because you can ask the questions you might have when you land but of someone who’s already done it.”
Navigating Seoul’s Market District: A Must-Visit
When he had to go to South Korea for work, he studied the expat groups to get the best tips and discovered Seoul’s market district is the best place to go for food. He also revealed the best way to nab a better seat on a flight.
Flight Seat Strategy: An Insider’s Tip
Counter-intuitively, he said it was best to be the last one to board. While everyone is rushing to board, he just calmly sits and waits and then boards.
Protect Your Belongings: A Travel Pro’s Advice
The advice comes after another experienced traveller explained why fliers shouldn’t put your bags in the locker above your head.
Secure Your Luggage
Travel expert Jonathan Frankham advises flyers not to keep cabin luggage in the locker just above their heads during long flights.
Valuables: Keep Them Close
He suggests that doing so prevents flyers from keeping an eye on their luggage, giving thieves a chance to nose into the luggage.
Final Thoughts
Another savvy traveller has advised that buying a more expensive ticket could actually end up saving you money. It comes after a flight booking expert revealed the best ways for passengers to save money when buying flights.
By utilizing tips from expat Facebook groups, travellers can unlock hidden gems and essential insights for a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience. So, ditch the guidebooks and join these online communities for a wealth of real-time information.