When You Have the Pre-Trip Jitters (Can I Even Lift My Bag?)
Ooo the pre-adventures chitters are happening! I’m equally excited, as anxious, as nervous, one bundle of energy I can’t contain!
My current packing situation is a bedroom in the house is covered with what in my dream world I would take with me, but space is limited and I’ll need to be strategic. I’ll be carrying my 50L travel backpack (love the detachable mini backpack on this one) and my trusted 26L osprey backpack (similar to this backpack) which on travel days is just a tech bag.
I have a few extra items to bring to Europe (yes Shandi I got you mini eggs 😉), which in 2 months I won’t need anymore. Instead of buying a 3rd extra duffel I posted on my instagram story and asked my local community if they had one to part ways with… the bestie came through!
Am I physically prepared to be carrying 30+ lbs of my life again…nope!
If you were going on a month+ long trip what kind of luggage would you be bringing?
There are a lot of moving parts to Your Travel Friend Anna even for a team of 1.25 people. Before life gets pleasantly full, I wanted to remind you of resources and ways to connect:
Subscribe to Your Travel Friend Anna on YouTube for long-form solo travel content
Listen to the Where She Builds Podcast for weekly talks with my co-host Coach Shandi about entrepreneurship, digital nomad life + travelling
Join the Your Travel Friend Community with over 210+ like-minded individuals created to fulfill the need of a go-to-travel friend who possesses all the insider knowledge. Members get 25% off the YTF shop
Check-in with Productivity Pals every Tuesday, my online Coworking Club helping freelancers, remote workers and travel planners get tasks done.
Community Calls are back starting September 22, a monthly group call to connect travel friends globally.
Follow me on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok for the most accurate updates, behind-the-scenes + travel content.
Stay tuned for Group Trips that I’ll be hosting abroad perfect for remote workers and digital nomads.
Download a Map List to get your travel planning started. They’re curated lists of places with notes written by moi to kick start where you should go and what you should do.
Purchase YTF Merch to look cute, feel comfy + as a conversation prompt to make a new travel friend abroad!
If you want to become a digital nomad, remote working freelancer, solo traveller, exchange your time for accommodations, I offer consulting to help guide you through your journey!
Ciao for now,
Anna
ONLINE COWORKING CLUB
PRODUCTIVITY PALS
Once a week I host a remote working session to hold you accountable, increase your productivity + let’s be honest, just get s**t done. Whether you’re working on a project, idea or task, or you need to book travel, I got you pal!
📆 Tuesdays
September 16, 23, 30 (3 sessions remaining)
October 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 sessions)
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working remotely in Krakow, Poland
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FAVOURITES
✈️ Travel Opportunity
Free accommodation in the centre of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Use my affiliate code ANNADUECK for $10 off.
🍌 Num in my Tum
Soon I'll be enjoying nostalgic Dutch food like pannakoek, poffertjes, stroopwafel, HEMA hot dog + biggetjes. Am I missing any must have dishes?
🎒Travel Fav
Packing cubes are a must have. I like to use them to help separate clean clothes from dirty, protect them in case anything spills and categorize clothes better.
WHERE SHE BUILDS | EP. 10
Britney Lentz | Fueling Yourself Abroad and Travel Nutrition with a Registered Dietician
Turns out, enjoying pasta in Italy and feeling good in your body can go hand in hand!
We’re joined by Britney, a Registered Dietitian who helps people ditch food rules and fuel themselves with ease and joy. From travel-friendly nutrition tips and intuitive eating to dealing with jet lag—Britney shares how to stay nourished without missing out on the fun of travelling.
TRAVEL RESOURCES
Where to rest:
booking.com | find local apartments and rooms with a great rewards system
HostelWorld | most affordable accommodations with an awesome chat feature
IHG Hotels and Resorts | first chain of hotels I inquire with staying
Worldpackers | exchanged your skills for experiences
Trusted Housesitters | find a furry companion along with a place to rest
What to do:
GetYourGuide | one stop shop to find activities with trusted reviews
GuruWalk | the only platform I use to explore a city with a local
How to get around:
FlixBus | searches their own buses and local companies for solutions
Kiwi | Great to play the “let’s look up flights” research game
Tools to for a better trip:
Airalo | Go to e-sim provider for over 3 years
Safety Wing | International travel health and nomad insurance with great start and stop option
Holafly | Fav e-sim for unlimited data when remote working
Creative Lunch Club | match monthly with new creators around the world
Wise | Favourite way to handle money internationally
LARQ | the indestructible water bottle that actually keeps water cold
What I use as a creator:
Kit | fantastic newsletter marketing platform with great automation options
Epidemic Sound | the only royalty-free music library I trust
Squarespace | website and email host and online store
Travel Payouts | earn money while people book travel
KraftGeek | magnetic tripod for easy phone mounting