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Want to know how to travel smarter, safer, and cheaper? Learn travel secrets from Shyla and Dan Bare, who traveled around-the-world for seven years. They have been to 75 countries, plus lived in Scotland, Australia, Thailand, and Mexico.

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Named International Travel Coaches of 2020, by LUX Life Magazine. Shyla and Dan share their travel know-how in numerous ways including travel classes at college, a best-selling travel tip book, the Before You Go Abroad Handbook, a travel tip video library called Travel Smart Strategies, and private travel coaching sessions so travelers can get their specific travel questions answered.

In addition, Dan and Shyla share their passion for travel through informative and inspirational travel presentations. Shyla and Dan have delighted audiences on four continents, giving talks that demystify the travel process while encouraging travel dreams.

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Very helpful information - especially for a first time international traveler. Both instructors were very enthusiastic about travel.
— Brooke, Vancouver, February 2018
Lots of great information & enthusiastic instructors. Definitely worth taking.
- Roselynn, Portland, January 2017