Walking around the new location with google maps. Now that is an amazing tip I never would have thought of.

Great points.

nicely done. yes having that sixth sense really helps. and doing post research only makes the trip a lot more fun makes you look less like a tourist.

Sonia, Thursday IS my favorite day of the week. Travel Tips Thursdays only make it better! :D

All perfect and reasonable. I love checking out the places I am going via Google maps and street view...and once I am back home, I do it again and again to reminisce over the wonderful places I have been and the great time I had! Oh, and I love what you said about the world is a safer place than we give it credit for.

Im addicted to this channel!

We had our very nice Canon DSLR stolen a few years ago by keeping it on the back of a chair. It's true keep your hands on it! Great advice!!! :)

Thanks, love.

Your the best thanks for the tip

Brilliant videos Sonia, the world is 'nicer & safer' than most people think and it is because travellers, like you, share the info they have earned. I love google earth walking, makes me feel like a local before I get there!

Nicely said..

Really useful thank you

Thank you Sonia!

Thanks

Great tips!

Good tips fo sho!

please dont ever stop making videos!! you are very inspiring and amazing :)))

We might (see I used the word 'might') be traveling soon, and it's my first time out of the country, so I'm really paranoid. I'm binging on Sonia's channel and watching all the safety videos in preparation.

amazing as always! Gracias, Sonia!!

Your videos are so helpful! When I first saw your videos, I saw that you can speak spanish. And I was like, it would be so awesome if she made videos when she's teaching it. And then I discovered fluenz (and you do teach spanish), and even more awesome, you also teach chinese! Which I also study!

@Aerosmithfan79: The wet season starts in June, peaks in July to September, and peters out in October. But I've heard that patterns has lately been screwed up, with the rains arriving later and lingering into December. Furthermore, Cebu is sheltered from the monsoon rains so it can rain anytime. Cebu is a great place, you have to enjoy the beach!!! Really great and if you have time, visit Bohol island as well :D I used to Kayak from one island to another on weekends for fun. Miss that country!

J'adore tes vidéos!

I can't believe you showed Lima in this video! It's my hometown :D

Hi Sonia, have you ever been to Kenya? I'm going down there in December the orphanage volunteer work that I'm fundraising for. I was wondering, could you make a video on travel advice for very hot countries? Perhaps talk about the makeup you'd recommend, 'light' clothing that you prefer (brands), your favorite water canister, etc? Thank you!

One of the most simple ' weapon ' you can carry around while you travel alone is the whistle . Try using the loudest whistle like the Storm whistle . Just hang it around your neck . Try blowing your whistle around people and watch what happen .

Great tips! Thanks !

Très bons conseils! I would love to see a video on how to travel and still be ecologically responsible and aware.

Am your newest fan Sonia.. Thank you so much for wonderful videos ^.^

Cricket Australia polo, nice !

Hi! I'm a Jr. High student going to Tokyo in the summer. I was really scared about what to pack , running out of money,even being kidnapped! I have been watching your videos for the past 3 or 4 days and I've gained my confidence :) It maybe triumphant to find my destination or even finding the best travel gadget! I'm doing my research a little or way to early, but never too much research, right? When or if I find anything I would like to share it with you :) Bye! Sayonara!

hey Sonia.. Love Love Love your videos.. ur so inspiring..!! and you have definitely helped me a lot with great tips... Can you please do a video on how to spend your time when you have long lay overs.. like.. when you have a connecting flight but have to wait for 7-8 hours at an airport.. That'll be of great help.. thanks a lot!

So helpful!👏🏼

i will do the google map thing too. glad to know someone did the same thing :)

que preciosidad!!! la amoooooooooooooooooo

I ALWAYS look back anywhere I got and not even just traveling since I'm always so paranoid😂

Hahahahahaha súper graciosa y totalmente en lo cierto. El sexto sentido debe ser tu guía. Gracias por los consejos.

Thanks Sonia, You are a master and I love the way you explain things... One Question: Have you ever been in Cruise ship? any advice on that

Loving your shirt in this one!

Hello Sonia ! I love your videos ! :) I was wondering about how to pact when traveling for a long period of time, like 2-3 months at the time (considering season changes, etc) and if you could do a video about it. Thank you very much!

Love the Aussie cricket shirt mate. Great taste in sport and team :) Also love the tips. Practical and easy. Keep them coming!

Love your cricket Australia shirt (I'm Australian) 👌🏼😌

Sonia- I am going to Mexico for the first time in November (Acapulco) what is your opinion on the safety? And any recommendations if you have been in the area are much appreciated!

Nice Video!!!

Great tips please keep them coming!:)

I loved the "Bonjour Internet" in the beginning 'cause I'm french ahah :P

hi sonia! i like your mixing languages!!

Love this video :) You should do a video for tips to help out college students who are soon going to be studying abroad (me) haha

Would love to know what brand those headphones are. Great video as always!

Video idea - rules on taking your pet on vacation with you. Which countries is it a good/bad idea .. I've heard some countries won't allow it due to quarantine rules?? Thanks!!

nice

Had some bad experiences in Colombia recently (all with stealing).

Hahaha! The hibbijibbies XD I died! So funny :D

I'm going to Lima peru lol on the twenty second !!

australia top!

thank you for this :D it's so helpful!! :)

What is the App that you use? View street google?

Who makes your watch?

When you talked about not wearing what you shouldn't, I thought you were going to say not to wear a Cricket Australia shirt in an English pub ;)

i agree, what's the brand? :) ps, another great vid!

wie is hier ook voor engels opdracht

(cont') that the metro system has changed because I had read in RATP website that I will receive 10 tickets. His accomplice offered to pay with his card and I pay him back by cash. I lost around 50Euros. It was an expensive lesson that I will never ever forget.

you should do a travel beauty routine like make up? masks? ect!!!

@Aerosmith79 tell me if you already have a hotel and which hotel you are staying so I can help you around.. I'm actually from Manila but I have been to Cebu..

It happened at Gare du Nord. I tried to purchase metro tickets from the machines because I was unable to find a ticket counter. After realising that I am unable to purchase tickets by cash because I didn't have enough coins nor a local credit card, someone in line behind me offered to help. The young man spoke fluent English and insisted that instead of getting 10 tickets, I can make 10 trips with 1 ticket. It was an absolutely stupid mistake on my part for believing him and thinking (cont')

Aussie Cricket jersey?!? Umm ok automatic subscribe - serious cricket fan

Cricket shirts are the best for travelling

The australian shirt tho :) AU represent

Where is she from?

Do you speak other languages other than English? I heard you say some French/Spanish words :)

did you travel to Peru ?

which country do u live in??

You should at least gives us a summary on how they duped, which would be more beneficial to us.

Cricket australia tshirt? R u australian? :D

She is beautiful. I think she is Spanish

Ah ah, you'r lucky: Miss Sonia provides us very good tips... France, as I know, is the same country like most other country in Europe: don't worry. It's common to say that French people have'nt the gift of tongue, maybe, slow speaking is a good tip. Strangely, the youth speak very fast and it can be exhausted to undestand. My point of view: in France, people will be very different if you pay attention on the area from they are.

Con todo respeto, usted es muy bonita.

She's from Venezuela not from the States.

@aerosmithfan79 hi! Where in the philippines are you staying? That's my home town maybe i can help :)

matige video dit had beter gekund

You've made it to the frontpage again (elkedagvakantie dot nl)

anyone else think that she looks like Victoria justice?

She is from the USA! She is not the dumb, stereotypical, arrogant American as you may think!

@majumdaa you just presented a stereotype.

No.7,beware of conmen! Was duped by two men in Paris. Not everyone who offers help are genuine.

Step 1: don't be a female Step 2: don't be a female who's alone.

"if the food looks weird, don't eat it". I must disagree

A woman in uniform... Ooh lala!