HPP0043 Travel Tips part 1 of 2

Butch Vernon leads a discussion with Bryan and Jon about different things the group has learned over the years of traveling internationally. Today's show: Have a plan for packing Learn to take less Travel insurance In this broadcast, Butch discusses some travel tips with several people who travel regularly and extensively. Their discussion covers a broad range of topics including travel insurance, traveling with equipment, and learning how to pack better. You might be surprised at what they say to leave at home. Links … Simply The Story … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … By Design Visuals Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast Links to some products mentioned. NOTE: The God's Story Project, Simply The Story, and Heart Pocket Podcast does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast. The products are listed for your convenience when planning a trip. The links to the products are for your ease in finding the products online. It is assumed that you will research and purchase the product that will work best for you. Travel Vests with hidden pockets (we use Scottevest) Electronics Case (carryon or check-in, if needed) Targas Roller Backpack A pelican case (hard case) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01L0LVDJO?aaxitk=86x7XHJSdSTP.Bx64bXh4g&pd_rd_i=B01L0LVDJO&pf_rd_p=9420597b-7dad-4cbd-a28d-7d676ac67378&hsa_cr_id=4993993930601&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F91DHdrEeCsL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B01L0LVDJO TSA lock (anyone traveling in and out of America should have one) https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=TSA+luggage+locks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Travel Insurance can also be considered by Westerners who are traveling with equipment. https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/insurance/travel-insurance/ Butch has bought insurance over the years which has more than paid for itself. He has now signed up for the American Express Platinum card has a number of benefits (car insurance, travel insurance, medical insurance, etc) which eliminates the need for insurance on a trip. That credit card ends up paying for itself. Plus it gives access to the Centurion Club. Airline Clubs allow you to rest, check emails, shower, offer food, etc (great for areas where email access doesn't exist). https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/features-benefits/platinum/ A jacket with pockets for Ipad and other equipment. https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=travel+vests+with+hidden+pockets&crid=3RLKJM9P90N5I&sprefix=travel+vests+with+%2Caps%2C510&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_18 https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=scottevest+with+removable+sleeves&ref=nb_sb_noss RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) – credit card information from wallet can be stolen. https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=rfid+blocking+sleeves&crid=O0KKD8T1UNRX&sprefix=rfid%2Caps%2C235&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_4 Water Purifiers https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=lifestraw+personal+water+filtration+straw&crid=QLLA0E9KRRCJ&sprefix=lifestraw%2Caps%2C281&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_9 Solar Powered Flashlights (come in various sizes) https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=solor+powered+flashlight&ref=nb_sb_noss_2