Touring musicians are road warriors. Traveling to a different city nearly every day, often in cramped vans or buses, they become adept at rolling with the punches, getting along with others, and making cultural connections (through their music and otherwise). That’s why they’re the perfect people to dole out tips to us travel dabblers.

Here’s some expert advice from touring musicians on what to do if you’re…
Wondering what to bring:

Sierra Kusterbeck (singer for VersaEmerge): “Get a disposable camera. I get three before every tour, and I usually lose one of them, which will be interesting for the person who finds it. It’s a nice surprise to look forward to when you don’t remember what you took pictures of. I have a giant scrapbook – can’t wait to show the grandkids!”

Blake Harnage (guitarist for VersaEmerge): “If you’re going out of the country, definitely stock up on all of your essentials before leaving. It’s not fun getting somewhere to realize that you can’t buy what you need.”