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Five Big Changes for American Travelers in 2025Compiled by our Founder, Laura Stegeman (Get Out There Tours+Travel) November, 2025 The world of travel is evolving, and 2025 is set to bring significant changes for travelers carrying US Passports. From new ID requirements to revamped luggage and passportRead More

Tipping Etiquette in Bali: A Guide for TravelersSuggestions from Founder of Get Out There Tours+Travel, Laura Stegeman (December 2024) Bali is a paradise known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. While tipping isn’t as entrenched in Balinese culture as it is in some WesternRead More

Tipping Etiquette in Thailand: A Traveler’s GuideSuggestions from our Founder, Laura Stegeman (December, 2024) When visiting Thailand, you’ll quickly notice the country’s warm hospitality and excellent service. While tipping isn’t as deeply ingrained in Thai culture as in Western countries, it has become more common in tourist-heavyRead More

How to Avoid Jet Lag When Traveling to Asia from they United States --Laura Stegeman, Founder, Get Out There Tours+Travel Traveling from the United States to Asia is an exciting adventure, but long haul travel can wreak havoc on your body clock. Jet lag—characterized by fatigue, insomnia,Read More

STAFF PICKS: WHAT WE PACK ON EVERY TRIP Everywhere you turn there are dozens of recommendations for new travel gear and gadgets – a lot of them seem like great, innovative ideas – others, not so much and it’s getting harder and harder to knowRead More

Top Ten Holiday Gifts to Help the Traveler on Your List Pack More Efficiently The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you have a friend or family member who’s a passionate traveler with a knack for staying organized, you’re in luck! ThisRead More

Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Foorprint as a Traveler One of the truest paradoxes a “traveler” faces is subject of our the Carbon Footprint. The extreme solution to the woes of Climate Change would be, obviously, to not travel by air, but to travelers thisRead More

Do I Really Need To Bring All These Wires? Plugs, Cables, Charges and Important Info on Travel Tech Gadgets Many travelers don’t put a lot of thought into the topic of travel electronics and tech gear but there are some important things to consider soRead More

We’ve updated our Top Ten Travel Gear + Gadget Picks for 2023 (for SouthEast Asia and BEYOND) Fresh off a Thailand trip and headed over to Bali any day now, we’ve updated our top suggested Travel Gear & Gadgets Hot List for 2023. Most ofRead More

UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER IN OUR LIFE Not sure what to get your adventurous loved one this Holiday Season? We’ve compiled a list of a few of our favorite things that the traveler in your life may not have thought of.Read More