Travel Photography Tips for Non-Photographers
You don't need a DSLR to take great travel photos.
The single biggest improvement: shoot during golden hour (1 hour after sunrise, 1 hour before sunset). The single biggest mistake: shooting at midday when the light is harsh.
Composition basics: put the horizon on the top or bottom third of the frame, not in the middle. Get closer to your subject. For people photos: always ask permission, offer to show them the photo.
Edit in Lightroom Mobile (free) adjusting exposure, highlights, and shadows makes a huge difference.