Brazil changes completely depending on where you go. Rio, São Paulo, and Salvador each have their own rhythm, and there are a few things worth knowing about visas, safety, payments, LGBTQ+ travel, New Year’s Eve, and Salvador’s Afro-Brazilian culture before you land.

South Africa is a trip where I’d rather have the logistics handled before I land. Johannesburg and Cape Town move very differently, and there are a few things worth knowing about transportation, safety, LGBTQ+ travel, entry rules, hiking, and the new traveller declaration before you go.

Dubai is more than skyscrapers and luxury hotels. From Old Dubai and bustling souks to desert sunsets, beaches, world-class food, and one of the most recognizable skylines on the planet, here’s what to know before you go.

London is easy to love and very easy to overcomplicate. Between the Tube, contactless payments, tipping, unpredictable weather, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different cities, these are the things I’d want sorted before my first day.

China is one of those trips where setting up the logistics before you land can save you a ton of confusion later. Payments, internet access, trains, visas, and accommodation rules all work a little differently, so here’s what I’d have handled before getting on the plane.

South Korea moves fast, but once you have your transit card, navigation apps, and entry requirements figured out, the rest starts clicking pretty quickly. Here’s what I’d know about getting around, paying, shopping, etiquette, and a few rules you definitely do not want to learn the hard way.

Japan is very very organized, but there are a few things I’d rather know before arriving than figure out in the moment. Medication rules, train etiquette, IC cards, cash, smoking areas, and customs can all make the trip smoother once you know how they work.

LA looks easy on a map until 10 miles turns into an hour lol. After living here for years, the biggest advice I can give is to plan by neighborhood, not distance. Here’s what I’d know about traffic, parking, transit, cannabis, beaches, hiking, and getting around before visiting.

New York moves fast, and the easiest way to enjoy it is to understand the rhythm before you arrive. From OMNY and subway etiquette to airports, neighborhood planning, cannabis rules, and tourist scams, here’s what I’d want to know before landing in NYC.

Bali is beautiful, but there are a few things I’d want to know before landing, especially Nyepi, temple etiquette, scooter rules, medications, and just how seriously Indonesia takes drug laws.

Mexico is easy to love, but there are a few rules travelers should not learn the hard way. From cannabis and vaping to police stops and customs, here’s what I’d want to know before landing.

Amsterdam is relaxed, but it is definitely not lawless. Cannabis, coffeeshops, public drinking, and space cake all come with rules, and yes, I learned at least one of those lessons in 4K lol.

New Orleans is built for a good time, but Bourbon Street energy can make people forget there are still rules. Here’s what I’d know about drinking, crowds, safety, and not letting the party make decisions for you.

Iceland gives you a lot of freedom, especially with a rental car, but the weather and roads demand respect. Here’s what I’d know before driving, exploring, and making those random “pull over” stops.

Oʻahu is beautiful, but the ocean, trails, parking, and access rules deserve more attention than people give them. Here’s what I’d want to know before hitting the beach, hiking, or exploring the island by car.