Future of #Travel
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Travel_boomer
replying to @KirstenAlana @KirstenAlana I think poorer countries will stick with cash for a while, since the poorest people can't afford the devices. But I'd be sad to see the colourful bills and cool coins disappear -- they're a fun part of travel #TravelSkills
theplanetd
RT @FunInFairfax: @theplanetd A3 free wifi-based messaging apps help me keep in touch with our kids when we #travel without needing Interna…
amberparkcouple
replying to @LandLopers @LandLopers Completely revolutionised what we do, amazing network of experts to call in and share experience and advice. Don’t know how we managed before....#travelskills
ApoJon15
replying to @KirstenAlana @KirstenAlana @SmarterTravel @TMobile @LesleyMurph @ATT @Delta Agreed! I just love getting that “Welcome to ___” text message from @TMobile within seconds of landing and knowing I don’t have to worry about local SIM cards or high cost data packages. Happy Friday folks! #travelskills
cjmcginnis
replying to @VisaNews @VisaNews A8 Australia is such a melting pot of east and west. Everyone feels at home and happy there. #TravelSkills (Bondi Beach in Sydney!)
travelskills
Q8 Which city, country or region is most accommodating of international travelers? Why? #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
tweetingtalya
A8 I have unfortunately not traveled enough to answer "Which city, country or region is most accommodating of international travelers?" Aside from my camera being stolen in Rome, Italy was the most accommodating place I've travelled to so far. Tuscany spoiled me. #TravelSkills
cjmcginnis
replying to @TripActions @TripActions @DENAirport Very cool! Thanks for sharing #TravelSkills @DENAirport is one of my favorite @United hubs #TravelSkills
SpudHilton
A7. How has social media changed the way I travel? Now, when I'm lost, I tweet "Crap. I'm lost." #travelskills
DonNadeau
replying to @TheJourneyGenie @TheJourneyGenie @ClaireFromYVR @HideawayReport In a courious decision the Government of Canada give the Rocky Mountaineer company (one that does not cater to budget or moderate budget travellers) a monopoly on the Banff route. That put Via in a bad position. #TravelSkills
KirstenAlana
replying to @Travel_boomer @Travel_boomer I think that's accurate. And I'm the same. I love my collection of extra coins and bills from my travels. #TravelSkills
travelskills
RT @SFunkyTravel: Medellin, #Colombia is full of surprises! Check out my travel guide to this trendy Colombian city now on Youtube: https:/…
cjmcginnis
replying to @VisaNews
@VisaNews A8 The hotel scene in big Asian cities blows me away. Crazy cool architecture, and service like no where else #TravelSkills
(Upper House, Hong Kong)
tweetingtalya
As I probably wont be doing a lot of travel this year, I'll probably be listening to a lot of music. Music takes us places! Lets go on a trip! Pre-Order @AimN's #LookingForTheAnswers today! #TravelSkills https://t.co/lqVDDQMYNI
Travel_boomer
replying to @wtcgroup @wtcgroup @travelskills Interesting point. But I think we're pretty much there already, with cellphones and credit cards #TravelSkills
wtcgroup
replying to @JohnnyJet @JohnnyJet A8 It’s any area that has lots of diversity and is known to get many international visitors and residents. NYC, Dubai, London, Hong Kong & Singapore seem to be the most accommodating to the international crowd. #TravelSkills
KirstenAlana
replying to @ApoJon15 @ApoJon15 @SmarterTravel @TMobile @LesleyMurph @ATT @Delta It's the best feeling! T Mobile fan club members unite! 😉💗 #TravelSkills
travelskills
Thanks for joining the #TravelSkills chat! Today, we’re talking about the future of travel with @VisaNews! #VisaAmbassador
Travelteaandme
replying to @travelskills @travelskills A7 I follow lots of travel accounts (on IG & Twitter) to find new palaces to go, where to eat, tips and #travelhacks #Travelskills #VisaAmbassador
_A_W_C
replying to @theplanetd @theplanetd I don’t know about *most* but my experience in Japan was unparalleled. locals were instrumental in helping me figure out the subway and train systems. Many times someone came up and offered to help me, even without my asking. #TravelSkills
Travel_boomer
replying to @DonNadeau @DonNadeau @ClaireFromYVR @HideawayReport That's a real drag -- we need more people to travel by train and force them to pump up their service. It really is the best way to travel #TravelSkills
cjmcginnis
replying to @Travel_boomer @Travel_boomer @LandLopers Sorta like how Africa leapfrogged over telephone lines and went straight to mobile in the last decade #TravelSkills
JohnnyJet
Q9 When traveling in other countries, do you use credit cards more often than cash? Why? #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
travelskills
Q9 When traveling in other countries, do you use credit cards more often than cash? Why? #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
cjmcginnis
Q9 When traveling in other countries, do you use credit cards more often than cash? Why? #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
Travelzoo
RT @travelskills: Q9 When traveling in other countries, do you use credit cards more often than cash? Why? #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills ht…
tweetingtalya
replying to @DanaHFreeman @DanaHFreeman Which ones do you use? Have you found one better than the others when it comes to international travel? #TravelSkills
wtcgroup
replying to @Travel_boomer @Travel_boomer @travelskills Cell phones track locations, credit cards can track spending and location but e-cash payments can do all that all at once. It makes it so much easier for governments to do all of the above conveniently and efficiently. #TravelSkills
DonNadeau
replying to @ClaireFromYVR @ClaireFromYVR @cjmcginnis @SpudHilton @RickSteves @OneMileataTime @TheJourneyGenie @KirstenAlana Thank you so much, Claire! That is very kind of you. #TravelSkills
amberparkcouple
replying to @LandLopers @LandLopers ......would it be wrong to say us #scots 😁 #travelskills #scotland
a_noorb JohnnyJet
replying to @VisaNews @VisaNews A9 I use credit cards everywhere because they’re so much easier and quicker (contactless payment) and sometimes even cheaper (if you don’t get charged foreign transaction fees) #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
LandLopers
Q9 When traveling in other countries, do you use credit cards more often than cash? Why? #TravelSkills
cjmcginnis
replying to @VisaNews @VisaNews A9 Most of my business trips are nearly 100% cashless. Wish there were a way to tip hotel housekeepers with a credit card! #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
theplanetd
Q9 When traveling in other countries, do you use credit cards more often than cash? Why? #TravelSkills
ClaireFromYVR
Japan is doing a great job! Especially leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics! A8 #TravelSkills @Tokyo2020jp
@LandLopers
City, country or region is most accommodating of international travelers #travelskills
(apologies to Japan for the low brow image)
I 💖 Japan!
TravelerTed
replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis A9: Credit cards as much as possible for the points, the security of not having a pile of cash, and tracking expenses. Unless cash is better for the vendor (like a small cost or a tip) and often it is. #TravelSkills
DonNadeau
replying to @Travel_boomer @Travel_boomer @ClaireFromYVR @HideawayReport Paul, it goes without saying you know that I agree totally with you! #TravelSkills
Travel_boomer
replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis @LandLopers I think something similar happened in the UK -- land lines were expensive and hard to get installed, so many people went mobile (which is what they still call it) #TravelSkills
TheRestOfItaly
replying to @travelskills @travelskills A8 I don't know about the country as a whole but I was amazed by the helpfulness of people in Tokyo #TravelSkills #VisaAmbassador
WorldTravelWM
replying to @LandLopers
@LandLopers A3: I use @GeoSureGlobal to help me with safety. It provides scores by city and in some cases by neighborhood. You can learn more about it on my list of travel apps:
https://t.co/E7rfgba7ox
#TravelSkills #GeoSure
Travelteaandme
RT @KirstenAlana: Or you could just have @TMobile and have free service in 100 + countries for no extra charge. I made that switch years ag…
JohnnyJet
replying to @VisaNews @VisaNews TIP If paying with a credit card at a shop and the clerk asks you if you want to pay in U.S. dollars or local currency, always choose the local currency to get a competitive exchange rate #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
LandLopers
A9: Definitely try to. It’s easier and ends up saving me money, but it’s not always possible #travelskills
cjmcginnis
replying to @VisaNews @VisaNews A9 There are so many incredible countries where paying with card is easier than cash – check out the top ten here! https://t.co/fb7gJhWrEw #VisaAmbassador #TravelSkills
SmarterTravel
A9: Yes! You can save money on ATM withdrawal and currency exchange fees as long as your credit card doesn't charge you extra for foreign transactions: https://t.co/bWVrenavsO #TravelSkills
StopJetLag
What a way to relax!
RT @cjmcginnis
@VisaNews
A8 The hotel scene in big Asian cities blows me away.
Crazy cool architecture, and service like no where else
#TravelSkills
(Upper House, Hong Kong)