After visiting over 40 countries, there are 5 things I'll never do while traveling

<p class="ingestion featured-caption">After traveling to over 40 countries, I've made some mistakes I don't want to repeat. Mike Reid Photography/Getty Images</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I've tried to learn from my mistakes after traveling to <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-countries-to-visit-travel-writer-recommendations-photos-2022-7">over 40 countries</a>.</li><li>I avoid making an itinerary for each day, sleeping in airports, and only eating at five-star places.</li></ul><p>I've been fortunate enough to travel to over 40 countries.</p><p>Whenever I land somewhere new, I still get a buzz that makes me feel alive. Still, I've learned a few lessons the hard way throughout my travels.</p><p>Sometimes things haven't gone to plan — and I've even gotten temporarily stranded on the other side of the world. But I always try to find the silver lining and <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/air-travel-mistakes-to-avoid-according-to-frequent-flyer-2024-4">learn from my mistakes</a>.</p><p>Here are five things I'll never do while traveling.</p>