#75: From Dreams to Reality: Travel Hacks & Tips with Seasoned Traveler Jacki Mercer

Are you dreaming of starting your travel adventure but don’t know where to begin?
   In this episode, T Rex and J Dragon are joined by Jacki Mercer, a seasoned traveler who has spent the past 18 years living around the world. Jacki, a transformational coach, podcast producer, and podcast co-host, shares her journey from where she started to her current life in Costa Rica, and offers invaluable tips on how to kickstart your own travel adventures. Learn about the different types of travel you can do, opportunities for work abroad, and travel hacks to make your journey smoother and more affordable.   Discover how to overcome common travel fears and misconceptions, and get practical advice on packing, staying safe, and experiencing local culture. Jacki also delves into the importance of being present, releasing expectations, and rooting yourself while traveling. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a beginner, this episode is packed with insights to help you make your travel dreams a reality.   “Travel is full of the unexpected and you can be disappointed from those [unmet] expectations or take in the moment and surrender to it” - Jacki   You’ll leave this episode with…   Hacks on how you can travel more efficiently with Jacki Mercer, solo-female traveller,  transformational coach, & podcast producer   The first steps you need to take to turn your travel idea into an actual trip   The different types of travel you can do   Travel hacks that will help you save money   Why J Dragon says “It’s never been easier to travel”   One of the biggest expenses when you travel and how you can make it cheaper   Tips to help you figure out the public transport system in a new country   How hostels make travel more fun and help you meet new people   Must-have apps that will make your traveling easier   Safety tips for when you travel (especially solo-female travellers)   The best travel insurance for travellers    Tips on how you can overcome jet lag and pack more efficiently   Examples of countries you can go to where your money stretches further than in the USA or Canada   The Manhood Experiment of the Week that will get you ready for your next travel adventure   ----- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man   What is the Manhood Experiment? 
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Resources Mentioned:   Jacki’s Instagram: @jackimmercer   Jacki's Podcast - “On The Edge: With Brittany MacLeod & Jacki Mercer” on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0u0Fzzb9OT8gjPymfvm3sy?si=bc8439b30b754226   WORKING VISA'S   Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa - https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility   Working Holiday Makers Visa - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/overview   CRUISE & RESORT HIRING AGENCY   Cast-a-way Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency - https://www.cast-a-way.com/   FLIGHTS   Momondo - www.momondo.com   Skyscanner - https://www.skyscanner.com/   Google flights    Kayak - www.kayak.com   PUBLIC TRANSPORT   Rome2Rio - https://www.rome2rio.com/   Flix bus - https://www.flixbus.com   ACCOMMADATIONS   Booking.com - www.booking.com   Hostel world - https://www.hostelworld.com/   INSURANCE   World Nomad Insurance - https://www.worldnomads.com   VOLUNTEERING   World Back Packers - https://www.worldpackers.com/