Ready for some international trip tips? If you’ve ever searched for answers to questions like “How do I prepare for international travel?” “What are the best packing tips?” “How do I find cheap flights?” “How do I stay safe overseas?” or “How can I travel more without overspending?” — this blog is your shortcut. In my interview on The Best International Travel Tips, I break down the exact strategies I use as a lifelong budget‑smart traveler: how to pack efficiently, how to budget for international trips, how to earn free flights with points, how to stay safe abroad, and how to travel with intention. I also share the books, guides, and resources I’ve created to help you build a wealthy money mindset, make your money work for you, travel confidently (even with dementia or Alzheimer’s caregiving needs), and start your own financial freedom journey.
✨ The Best International Trip Tips (feat. Duchess DJ Love)
By Duchess DJ Love
If you’ve ever wondered how to travel internationally with confidence, save money while you explore the world, or create meaningful moments on every trip, this is your crash course. I’ve spent a lifetime traveling on purpose — blending strategy, gratitude, and a little Southern sparkle — and today I’m sharing the best international travel tips straight from my interview on The Best International Travel Tips.
🌍 How My Travel Journey Began
Travel has been my dream since childhood — not the luxury fantasy, but the real dream of seeing the world on a budget and making every mile count. Friends used to tell me I had “magical encounters” everywhere I went, and after one unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day, I received a divine nudge to start my blog Galavanting Like a Royal. I launched my first post late at night, couldn’t edit it, and woke up to readers who loved it. That moment changed everything.
📚 Why I Created TravelTude
When I was invited to speak at a conference, I wanted something tangible to offer — something that blended travel wisdom with gratitude and intention. That’s how TravelTude was born: a 30‑day devotional filled with trip tips, photos, and reflection space to help travelers move with purpose, not panic.
✈️ My Best International Trip Tips
Over the years, I’ve learned that international travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how you go. Here are the essentials I shared:
1. Pack Light & Pack Smart
Use non‑vacuum travel space bags, keep your essentials organized, and don’t overpack. Your back, your budget, and your sanity will thank you.
2. Schedule Daily Reset Time
Give yourself 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon to breathe, reset, and stay mentally grounded. Travel should restore you, not drain you.
3. Budget Like a Pro
I use a loyalty credit card for all my expenses to earn points for free flights — and I always pay it off monthly to avoid interest and fees. That’s the difference between strategy and debt.
4. Travel With Intention
My mission is to “change the world” one encounter at a time. I help stressed travelers, take photos for families, and spread kindness wherever I go. Travel is bigger than us.
5. Prioritize Safety Overseas
Leave passport copies with family, know your emergency contacts, research safe areas, and pack snacks plus an empty water bottle. International travel rewards the prepared.
👑 More Ways to Travel Smarter
If you want to go deeper, I’ve created books, guides, and resources to help you:
- build a wealthy money mindset
- make your money work for you
- travel confidently with a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s
- start your own side hustle
- grow your social media presence
- begin your financial freedom journey
You can explore everything at GallivantingLikeARoyal.com.
💛 If You’re New Here… Welcome
I’m Duchess DJ Love, your Texas‑and‑Carolinas travel bestie, published author, and founder of Galavanting Like a Royal. I teach women how to travel smarter, live intentionally, and enjoy luxury without overspending. Stick around — your next adventure starts here.
My Interview for the Elevated Study Abroad Summit on International Trip Tips
🎤 Speaker: Duchess DJ Love
Duchess DJ Love has turned her travels into an odyssey of love and connection. With a wanderlust that has taken her to all 50 states and 10 countries, she’s keen on spreading love and joy wherever she roams. UPDATED: She has to date explored over 30 countries as of February 2026.
Don’t Miss Duchess DJ Love’s International Trip Tips Talk:
Journey of Love: Embark on a heartwarming adventure with Duchess as she shares how she spreads love through her travels across states and countries. ❤️🌍
Southern Charm: Experience diverse landscapes through Duchess’s unique lens and be charmed by her delightful southern voice. 📸🎶
Inspiring Harmony: Tune in as she shares her hopes and dreams for a world singing in perfect harmony, inspired by her travels and the classic Coca-Cola song. 🎵
Join the Royal Community
Are you ready to transform your travel dreams into a legacy-rich reality? Are you looking for expert itineraries? Do you need financial strategies for luxury living? Or perhaps you enjoy heartwarming stories from the road? If so, I invite you to join our growing community of royal explorers. Follow along for daily inspiration. Access exclusive creator tools. Gain first-hand insights that prove you can see the world with both style and substance. Let’s share the love, one heart at a time. Stay connected across all my platforms for daily adventures and wealth insights:
- Facebook: Follow my main updates and community discussions on my three Facebook Pages.
- Instagram: Get a visual look at my travels and lifestyle through my two Instagram accounts.
- YouTube: Watch cinematic travel stories and financial strategy deep-dives on my two YouTube channels.
- Professional & Creative: Connect for business on LinkedIn, find travel inspiration on Pinterest, or see my full directory via Linktree.
- Caregiver & Travel UGC Creator | GallivantingLikeARoyal.com ( Duchess DJ Love)
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- Other Blogs:
- Amazon Influencer Storefront
- Curated Creator Tools & Luxury Essentials
- Step inside my Amazon Influencer Storefront. Discover the exact gear I use to capture cinematic travel stories. Find the luxury essentials that make global exploration seamless. From professional photography kits to field-tested travel must-haves, every item is hand-selected. These selections help you travel with purpose, precision, and style.
- Author Bookshelf on Amazon
- The Duchess DJ Love Collection
- Travel & Mindset Mastery: These works focus on the spiritual and mental side of exploring the world.
- TravelTude: A 30-Day Trip Tips Gratitude Devotional: A guide to cultivating a positive, grateful mindset while on the road.
- TravelTude Journal: A companion for travelers to record their own reflections and gratitude during their journeys.
- Budget Travel & Financial Strategy: These books draw on your MBA and wealth management background. They teach readers how to experience luxury for less.
- Exploring the World on a Shoestring Budget: Field-tested tips for high-end travel without the high price tag.
- The Budget Traveler’s Blueprint: Strategic planning for affordable global adventures.
- Money Mindset for the Millionaire: Inspirational builders for those seeking financial empowerment and freedom.
- The Art of Wealth: A deep dive into making your money work for you.
- Specialized Caregiving & Compassion: Books that offer practical help for unique travel challenges.
- Navigating the World: Traveling with a Loved One with Dementia: This is a niche guide. It provides essential strategies for caregivers. These strategies help them to travel safely and meaningfully with dementia patients.
- Creator & Storytelling Tools: Resources designed to help modern bloggers and influencers build their own brands.
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