If you’re a passionate traveler like me, the whole “life is short“ thing, no matter how cliché, might be your vibe too.
And it really comes into play when you’re stuck in a 2-hour line for a tour in a new city that you’re not even sure you’ll enjoy.
Sometimes you end up having a great experience, and sometimes…well, sometimes it’s a total waste of time and money.
For the longest time, I thought that’s just how it is. For the longest time, I thought that’s just how it is—a total crapshoot whether you’re going to have a good experience or not.
But then I realized it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, I no longer wait in lines in new cities, I only spend money on activities I know I will enjoy, and I never stress about being there on time…
Beating Your Bucket List And Enjoying Every Experience
Sometimes, the activities we find in new cities just aren’t that good. When you’ve seen half the world and tried hundreds of things, you just know that a good portion of those will… suck.
So how do you beat your bucket list, but keep enjoying every city you visit like it’s the only one you ever will?
GetYourGuide might be the right answer. It certainly seems to be for their 25+ million users, and definitely was for me.
With GetYourGuide, you can really get immersed into experiences in a brand new city without any doubt that you’ll enjoy ’em.
It really takes the weight off of your shoulders.
The moment you start using it, you’ll be cruising through new city streets like you belong. Your confidence will soar because your next big thing is around the corner, already taken care of.
How Does GetYourGuide Help You Explore New Cities?
I might’ve been so hyped up about this that I’ve just realized I haven’t even told you what I’m talking about exactly.
GetYourGuide is a simple app that I discovered while exploring Thailand. It helps you find experiences in new places that 25+ million other people have enjoyed and rated.
That last part is crucially important.
Before booking your next experience through the app, you can see how other travelers rated it. This alone kills off a good amount of sucky experiences that you otherwise might have wasted time and money on.
Whether you’re looking for the best selfie spot in town, best local cuisine, tours, places to stay, sights to see or museums to visit… Without waiting in line, without worrying about open or close hours…
You do realize just how big this is for us travelers?
You can fly to a random country and once you’re there, open GetYourGuide and book your next activity with a couple of taps, avoid waiting in line or worry about tickets or passes.
There Are Other Travel Apps (ugh, there are gazillions)
Before installing GetYourGuide, I went online to do some good ol’ looking. And boy, I was glad to see that their founders are travelers too. One of them traveled to over 70 countries in search of adventure. A check in my book for sure.
And what’s even better, they’re huge – like $1 billion in investments huge – and while I’m typically skeptical about big companies, I loved seeing this.
Why?
Because it’s riskier using a new travel app that comes from start-ups that are in “beta” mode, meaning that they don’t yet have the necessary experience to make you feel secure that they are doing the travel app right.
One of the things I really like is the amount of discounts and even free passes I got in their traveler’s Welcome Bundle.
There’s a ton more, and I really don’t want to write a full review, I just wanted to use this opportunity to share something that changed the way I travel.
So I’ll leave it at that for now, if you’d like to go ahead and see what’s waiting for you in their traveler’s welcome bundle on your own – visit GetYourGuide and download the app.
See you in the world, traveler!
Traveling Soon? Use my Favorite Resources for Booking Your Trip!
Book Your Flight
Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine, because it checks dozens of airlines so you can easily find the best fare deals. You can also select ‘cheapest month’ to find the lowest fares for your destination (I use this all the time!).
Book Your Accommodations
I use both Booking.com and Expedia for hotels, because each offers a couple different hotel choices and I like to compare the reviews on each one. If you have a group or are looking for more of a home atmosphere, head over to VRBO or AirBNB that has houses, apartments and even just a room for rent in every price range.
Book Your Rental Car
If love the freedom to explore like I do, driving from place to place is the best option! I always book with Discover Cars for the best prices and top brand options.
Book Some Fun Tours!
Viator and Get Your Guide are my go-to search engines for cool bucket list experiences! Each one can have different tours, so check both—why limit yourself, right?
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Travel can be unpredictable. Whether it’s a last-minute cancellation, an injury, or (ugh) theft, things happen. That’s why I recommend never leaving the country without travel insurance. Here are my faves: Safety Wing and World Nomads.
Get Packing & Travel Essentials Ready
Check out the Bucket List Journey Amazon Store to find all my favorite travel essentials. Everything from Packing cubes, to travel adapters and toiletry containers to walking shoes.
*Lastly, check travel.state.gov for visa requirements and safety information.
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