5 Travel Experiences You Need To Start Expecting, Even If You're Not A Millennial • BruceSchinkel (2024)

What an absolutely amazing blog post. You are very knowledgable in your field/niche. I will come to your blog anytime I need travel advice.

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love it great tips, that technology one caught my attention

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Love the recommendations tip. When we travel we always ask the locals what the best places are to get the best experience possible
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Geez, Bruce! About three-quarters of the travel blogs out there are run by millennials, rather than old fogeys like you and me. They know what they are doing and are having a fun time doing it.

And taking photographs with their iphone, apparently!

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I love this post and how it looks at all the positives of traveling at a time of millennials. Millennials have often earned a bad rap but the advent of technology has made traveling more efficient and safe for most people. The use of apps, in particular, has provided amazing tools for travelers to use!

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Going to forward this to one of my older friends, she travels a lot with her husband and was thinking about starting a blog. This will give her a perspective…

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I must confess as a Baby Boomer I expect there to be wifi at hotels that I stay at. I even expect wifi staying in caravan parks! So I’m not sure whether these travel expectations are confined to Millennials only.

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Love the content on this blog, especially this post. I find the technology section so accurate as well as the socializing section. Great post. Really usefull.

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Great advice! Millenial or not, i think a lot of people should learn from this. I see a lot of new travelers having that sense of entitlement and complaining a lot about how much they expect a lot about the place they travel to and find out it’s different. Research and open mindedness go a long way.

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I definitely agree with the point about use of wifi. I have traveled abroad without using data because I knew I could still stay connected. I also want to have a community vibe when traveling and that’s part of the reason why I adore staying in hostels because I get to meet and hang out with other likeminded travelers.
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I really don’t think that the millennials are the only getting the great experiences. Travel works at every age, and there are more possibilities today.

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This definitely helps a lot of people in terms of getting around to doing it yourself. Well written with all the relevant points – easy to understand and follow. The digital world indeed has changed the way the world travels.
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Great handy tips and food for thought, Bruce. Wifi is a n absolute must for me when I travell, But I’m sure most people feel the same, whether you are a millennial or not. As for apps, I’m constantly downloading and searching for new things to make my everyday life and travels simpler and easier. How did we ever survive without cellphones???

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I completely agree. One must harness the power of Social Media and ensure we get what is “entitled”, and also there is nothing wrong in broadcasting. After all it is just plain sharing of information and opinions. If an experience shows the way to others, there is no harm in showcasing it.

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Great article – I definitely agree about using Recommendations…and I’m not a millennial bit am using recommendations more and more with anything I am trying or doing.

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I definitely fall into this field of age. I rely quite a bit on friends’ recommendations and a few particular influencers before I figure out where I’m going and doing. I’m still not about going to boutique hotels yet, but I’ll get there. 🙂

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I am a bit older but I can remember when I was first starting to travel, it opened up a whole new world for me and I found myself (took a while). Gotta treasure every moment in life because you dont know where the road ahead is gonna take ya.
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This is a very good post! We think that in our era be more social is something that everyone should do. And use some sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp before starting the trip is something we do usually!!
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A lot of people might say using technology is killing the real travel experience, where you traveled with paper map, or finding hidden restaurants. But to be fair I would much rather save my time using GPS and still I can let myself to get lost in the city on on the road if I want to and if I have. time. Plus I am happy to read that that x restaurant is dirty and people got stomach ache after eating there so I can avoid it. Diverse budget is important as well I could not agree more with you! Great post!

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I’m just about in with the Millennial group, at the beginning (!) and agree with these tips. Especially the one about technology; there are so many apps and websites dedicated to travel. I’ll share this with my parents!

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The access to plug-in outside the hotel room is nice but it doesn’t make people to socially active talking to each other. It’s just an easy access to make them more socially active in social media wherever they want to. Another reason to not interacting with others. I think when we travel, that’s one thing we need to do: to unplug ourselves from our gadget. Enjoy the view, the people, the culture, the local sound, the food, interact with others.

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As coming from Scandinavia, I definitely have some work to do on being more social. My years in California have thought me a lot. You can meet so many cool people, get help, get recommendations and so much more, if you just open you mouth and make friends with locals and other travellers. Great tips!

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It’s interesting that you touch on the demand for uniqueness. I wonder how hotels will cope with this and when they will start making changes. I personally prefer Airbnb because of that very reason. It also allows me to chat with a local and get their advice on where to eat and what to do! The last place I want to be is in a hotel with a whole bunch of other tourists, but some people like that and it makes them feel more secure when they are away from home. Anyway, interesting things you point out here and it is also interesting to see what travel industries are paying attention and making the necessary changes!

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Technology has definitely changed the way that I travel, and I think it’s forced places to up their game in a digital age where everyone is a critic (for better or worse). One of the things I love about travel in our day and age is that it has become easier to read about and research hidden gems, boutique hotels and unique travel experiences. Lots of good food for thought in this piece, Bruce!

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It’s much easier with technology that’s for sure. With all the apps and the wi-fi where ever you go, it’s not that hard to find your way around or to get the info you need. Nice post! 🙂

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The paradigm shift in shaping travel experiences is evident in today’s world. I especially agree with how social media has shaped people’s expectations and opinions of certain tourist attractions especially through the avenue of peer reviews and recommendations. Here’s to more amazing travel adventures!

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Nothing works without Wifi these days 🙂 The minute we check in, the first thing we ask for is the wifi password 😀 With the way everything is evolving around us, sometimes I quietly hope for time travel to become a reality 😀

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Interesting take on travel today. Being older than a millennial, I still expect a lot of what you pointed out when we travel. So you just made feel younger- thank you!!!

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Thanks for sharing. As someone born in the mid 80’s I can definitely relate to this post. I’m one of those travelers that rely on blogs and reviews as a way to choose accommodations.

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We definitely agree on travelling millenials using a lot of technology. During our trips, we see them using their smartphones a lot to take photos, upload in the net, check out flight schedules, etc. That’s fine, but usually, the overuse of such gadgets in travel takes you away from the real experience. That’s why Sheila and I turn off our phones when we travel; we want to fully experience the place and adventure. We simply bring a camera and a notebook (yes, the one made of paper) to document our trips.

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Travel has definitely changed a lot in the last 10 years and more so in the last 5 years. Technology has been the biggest influencer in shaping these changes. One can only imagine what the future holds. 🙂

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