Travel Hacks for Planning Your Best Trip Ever with Brandon Presser

Partner Deals Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investorsBilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rentQuince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returnsFabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyMasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with up to 15% offFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals#53: Award-winning travel journalist Brandon Presser shares advice on choosing accommodations, critical factors to consider when planning a trip, his top travel hacks, and his favorite off-the-beaten-path points of interest. He also discusses his traveling philosophy and shares his top lesser-known travel destinations!Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance features writer and travel expert. He’s written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous influential publications, and can be seen on Bravo's television series, Tour Group where he led a group of eclectic travelers around the world. He recently released his latest book: The Far Land.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/best-trip-brandon-presserSponsor DealsDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choiceFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/dealsResources MentionedAll the Hacks Newsletter: Sign UpConnect with Brandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | WebsiteBrandon’s Work: Latest Book: The Far Land Guidebooks Articles Published Bravo’s Tour Group Where to Travel in 2022 Photo of Juxtaposition in Kyrgyzstan Brandon’s Hospitality Jobs: Maître d’ at Nobu Butler @ The Plaza Hotel Deckhand on a Luxury Yacht Commercial Flight Attendant Private Jet Flight Attendant Vegas High Roller Suite Manager Honeymoon Planner Madagascar Club Sandwich: Le Pavillon de l'EmyrneJapan Recommendations: Yanaka Kanazawa Kaga Hot Springs Shikoku Setagaya Shimokitazawa (Bear Pond Espresso) Daikanyama (Tsutaya Bookshop) Jiyugaoka Book mentioned: Happy Money: The Science of Happier SpendingTravel Shoes: PalladiumIceland Recommendations: Snaefellsnes Peninsula Hotel Egilsen  Full Show Notes(1:25) Misconceptions About Travel Planning(1:59) Essential Factors for Travel Planning(4:04) Fulfillment in Authentic Travel(5:28) Meaningful Travel vs. Checklist Approach(9:27) Thoughtful Generosity While Traveling(10:44) Authentic Experience vs. Commercial Vacation(13:36) Career as a Travel Fixer and Trip Planning Guide(16:10) Writing Guidebooks for Lonely Planet(18:11) Impact of Social Media on Travel(21:14) Using Instincts, Concierges, and Online Resources(27:02) Selecting a Quality Hotel Experience(29:39) Prioritizing Quality in Travel Essentials(29:51) Rating Metric: Quality of Club Sandwiches(32:20) Japan's Timeless Allure as a Travel Destination(37:43) Downsides of Travel Writing Career(39:32) Favorite Luggage and Travel Footwear(41:48) Balancing Photography and Immersion in Travel(43:50) Photography for Capturing Serendipitous Moments(44:00) Brandon's Top Travel Hacks(45:42) Cost-Effective Alternative Travel Locations(54:08) Brandon's Travel Bucket List(56:51) Defining a 'True Visit' for Country Counting(57:21) Experiences at High-End Hospitality Jobs(01:00:41) Pursuit of 'Eloise Moments'(01:03:51) Top Tips and Tricks from Years in Travel(01:07:54) Impact of Tokens of Gratitude on Travel(01:10:06) Book Recommendation: "The Far Land"(01:15:40) Travel Tips for Iceland and Japan Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsle...