3 Strategies That Make Traveling Abroad Easier

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 by Nathan da Silva

Every time we post anything about making travel easier, you guys ask for more.

So today we’re sharing 3 things we do to make traveling abroad easier and more enjoyable. Hope you love. Let’s get into it.

1. Plan Ahead

Plan out your days ahead of time. This way you never have to take precious time out of your trip to do this.

And even if you don’t remember to plan out every single detail, it’s ok. Planning before you take off will still give you so much more freedom. So don’t stress about any small details you may have forgotten once you get there.

2. Take Advantage Of Layovers

A layover is often talked about like it’s a bad thing.

But this isn’t necessarily true.

It can actually be a bonus if you use the time wisely. Think about it this way – you get an extra destination to explore.

So if you know you’ll be in a new city, come up with a strategy to take advantage of the time you’ll be there and explore.

3. Check Your Passport Twice

The first time you should check your passport is when you book your trip. Many countries require that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date.

This means that if your passport is not valid for the required time period, you may be denied entry into the country, which can ruin your trip. So if it’s not up-to-date when you book, you still have time to remedy the situation.

And then check it AGAIN.

The second time you should check your passport is before you leave.

Any damage to your passport and you can be denied for travel, so it’s essential to have enough time to apply for a replacement if needed.

*Access flexible payment options and discounted accommodations when you book through CREWFARE.

Crewfare’s Master Packing List

Posted on March 20, 2023March 21, 2023 by Nathan da Silva

Hey guys,

We’ve decided to take on a mission to make traveling abroad easier.

If you read the Crewfare blog or follow us on TikTok you have probably seen us showing up at airports like we’ve conquered the place.

But yes like anyone there are also times when we were scrambling around at the airport or in some city in a complete rush.

And every time we manage to beat that rushed feeling, it’s because we used a MASTER CHECKLIST!

It makes life so much easier.

We keep our energy for the trip, and not last-minute panic over the details of what did we forget, did we bring too much with us…

So yes we made this MASTER CHECKLIST and organized it into 4 categories.

Whether you travel internationally for work, or fun, get ready to screenshot!

So let’s dive in:

Crewfare’s Packing Checklist Made For Traveling Abroad

Part 1: THE ESSENTIALS

ID cards
Passport and a backup saved photocopy
Ticket
Visa
Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate/Negative Result
Medications and First Aid kit

Practical Tip: to make your life easier, keep your essentials together in a bag for your commute like this one.

Part 2: THE DO NOT FORGETS

Camera (go vintage camcorder if you’re looking for footage you want to share)
Phone + SIM card
Charger and Adaptors (in a packing case)
Headphones (noise-canceling please)
Wireless transmitter (so you can use your wireless headphones)

A Book or Kindle to read
Water Bottle

Keep your tech items in something like this:

Part 3: YOUR TOILETRIES

Shampoo
Deodorant
Toothbrush and Toothpaste (we like this one)

Sunscreen
Hairbrush
Travel towel
Lip Balm
A Bag for dirty clothes

Part 4: CLOTHES

Shirt
Pants/Shorts
Underwear
Socks
Jacket
Sleepwear
Flip-flops
Shoes
Sunglasses

Advice: roll your clothes to keep everything organized or use packing cubes like this are the habits to use.

*Access flexible payment options and discounted accommodations when you book through CREWFARE.

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

Posted on March 14, 2023March 21, 2023 by Nathan da Silva

Hello, hello! What’s everyone’s travel calendar look like this year?

Hopefully filling up with a lot of NEW TRIPS.

Since it’s still technically the first quarter of the year, we figured it was time to share some 5-star hotels that are also affordable!

What, yes really!

They exist!

A lot of you have been sharing where to find these unicorn 5-star hotels that don’t break the bank with us so we figured one post would be a good start to sharing.

So today we’re starting out on our 5-star luxury hotel era on a budget.

Anyways, yes to our big-baller while valuing where we put our hard-earned cash era.

Here is a list of the ones we like a lot in our opinion.

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

North America

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

What’s special about this hotel: it’s located in a certified Dark Sky Community. Check out the details here

July rates drop to $172 USD / night

13225 North Eagle Ridge Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, 85268

1. Plan Ahead

2. Take Advantage Of Layovers

3. Check Your Passport Twice

Crewfare’s Packing Checklist Made For Traveling Abroad

Part 1: THE ESSENTIALS

Part 2: THE DO NOT FORGETS

Part 3: YOUR TOILETRIES

Part 4: CLOTHES

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

North America

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

JW Marriott Panama

South America

NH Collection Plaza Santiago, Santiago, Chile

NH Collection Quito Royal, Ecuador

Windsor Plaza Brasilia, Brazil

Europe

IvyBank Lodge, Scotland

Oddfellows On The Park

Barcelo Granada Congress, Spain

Pullman Toulouse Centre Ramblas, France

Grand Hotel Sitea, Italy

Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection, Switzerland

Corinthia, Prague

Middle East & Central Asia

Hotel Ickale in Ankara, Turkey

Asia & Oceania

Royal Surakarta Heritage Solo MGallery by Sofitel, India

Africa

Steigenberger Resort Achiti