Travel Tips and Resources
Travel Tips from This Tour Life:
Frequent flyer club: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Quick tour tip: lost luggage
WARNING! Hotel freak: Uncensored advices from a neurotic POV
Travel Tips from SoundGirls.org:
Practical advice for your first tour
Travel Resources
Global Entry | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
How to apply for the Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program. This is a huge time saver if you are a U.S. citizen who travels internationally 3+ times a year. – the Roadie Librarian
Google Translate (free app)
The scanning feature on the app is great for translating text in different languages (e.g. translating the hotel menu at 10pm after a long flight when your jet-lagged-self needs to order room service because nothing else is open and lobby call is in two hours for your overnight programming session… or something like that 😉) – the Roadie Librarian
Luggage
Samsonite
Roadie tried and tested luggage brand. I had one of These wheeled briefcase-style bags that lasted for 6+ years of touring (wheels replaced once). Keep an eye out for sales at department stores that carry this brand. – the Roadie Librarian
TUMI
The luxury brand coveted by many a roadie over the years. Everyone I know who has invested in a Tumi bag swears by the excellent quality and lifetime warranty. This and This are the backpacks I have seen most frequently carried by Tour Managers and Production Managers.
– the Roadie Librarian
Travel Community
Atlas Obscura – Curious Wondrous Travel Destinations
Great inspiration for day-off adventures!
Girls LOVE TravelⓇ | Facebook
Private group on Facebook for wom+n who love to travel