Don't drive when you haven't slept for a long time. Going too long without sleep can impair your ability to drive the same way as drinking too much alcohol.

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if i'm not mistaken, i think it has something to do with depth perception?

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Read two books about the place before you go. One fiction, one non-fiction. Try to get some context, a limited understanding, and follow your interests. Don’t just go for the beach or for the selfie. Ideally, your interests will eventually guide both your reading and your travel.

Travel closer to the off season. Risk a bit of bad weather in exchange for a better experience.

Buy a high quality desktop USB charging hub with enough ports and wattage to handle all your devices. They automatically manage the different voltages, and they all have cheap, removable plug cables so you can just bring whichever ones you need for whichever country at whichever length you prefer.

Solid soaps, conditioners, and shampoos are just as nice and often nicer than the liquid stuff, can last for months, and are allowed in your carry on.

Get both a visa and a Mastercard debit card because sometimes banks prefer one over the other, and also for redundancy in case of loss. Charles Schwab checking accounts have Visa debit cards and they refund all ATM fees with zero exchange rate fees, so it’s my primary.

Spend good money on your backpack because it will be durable enough to handle the pressure of efficient packing, and you’ll be able to cram at least twice as much stuff into it as you would a random book bag. Also, having a zipper break mid-trip can be devastating.

There’s an app called Airalo that will get you an e-sim internet plan in most countries at reasonable rates.

Attach all of your two factor authentication stuff to a Google voice number. It’s free, and it’ll work no matter where you are.

For long haul flights in economy bring a lightweight down jacket with a hood for warmth (it’s basically like bringing a sleeping bag), a good eye mask for darkness, disposable earplugs for silence, a neck pillow for comfort, and a mild sleeping pill.

The secret to using the ear plugs for maximum effect on an airplane is to seriously squeeze them down into a really thin and long roll like they’re play dough, and then quickly slide them deep into your ears before they have a chance to expand so that they expand to completely fill your ear canal. It also helps make sure that they wont fall out.

It’s better to spend more time in a few places than a little time in a bunch of places.

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Open your mouth as you stuff the earplugs in too

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Check out the Citymapper app if you' re going to a new city/country. It was a godsend when I spent a week in Hamburg - give it an address and it'll show you several ways to get to your destination, including mass transit (train, bus) and rental options (bikes, scooters) if possible.

A unit conversion app can be nice to have too, potentially

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also seeing as this is a map of London transport... always google how far it is to walk. Quite often in central London, walking is quicker than the tube

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Unless you absolutely need to, don’t check baggage. Carry on only. I can travel anywhere for two weeks with just a carry on. My wife can do this also.

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Most airlines (in the US, at least) let you bring a bookbag or large purse and a carry-on. You can fit quite a bit in a bookbag if you pack carefully.

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Auto-travel. Pack your own meals or stop at supermarkets instead of fast-food stops. Will give everyone with you time to walk and stretch while grabbing meals at a supermarket. The deli and produce sections will have a lot of stuff ready to eat.

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Plus, shopping at new supermarkets is really fun! You get a great perspective on life in the country.

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If you have kids, specially young kids like toddlers or babies. Spoil them. Any toys, snacks, iPads. Whatever they want or need to make life easier.

When I traveled with my 4 year old nanny kid she got anything she wanted. For one she was in comfy pajamas. I made her wear a diaper/pull up, super underrated. Either preventing an accident all over her clothes. Or when we almost missed our connecting flight, sprinting through the airport. And she hits me with a “I need to potty” which is a 10 minute ordeal.

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Great for girls. I have a boy - we have a "pee pee bottle". Looks like an elephant and bottle crossed, no spill, takes up little room. And he pees down the trunk so his penis is hidden while he's using it. They (very popular website named after a jungle) do a girl's version too but I've no experience of that.

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Use flight aware to track your flight. Not only does your flight show up as cancelled/delayed on flight aware BEFORE your airline sends you a notification, but it also lets you track your inbound planes activity a whole 24 hours before your flight so you can gauge ahead of time whether you think your flight will leave on time or not. Saved myself multiple hours in the airport this way by figuring out my flight will be delayed before the airline sends a notification. For example, if the plane you're taking is departing late for the flight a couple before yours, you can pretty much bet on a delay hours before the airline will let you know.

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I use flightradar24 for this. Once the aircraft for the flight is identified, you can see where it is coming in from and whether it has been delayed. However I would advise against not leaving for the airport for the scheduled time, as they will frequently switch routes on aircraft so that they don't need to have a fresh crew.

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Here in the United States of America, just because you're visiting *one* part of a state, doesn't mean that's how it will be everywhere in the state. Eastern Oregon is drastically different than Western Oregon. Southern Ohio might as well be another planet as Central Ohio. Florida is basically ten different states put in one. California is so massive, it's way more than just Hollywood.

I can't tell you how many disappointed people I've came across who are shocked to find out traveling in a bumf**k rural part of a state is different than traveling to the major city of a state, or a suburb, or a tourist-style area of that same state.

"But but...I thought New York was the city that never sleeps"(as they complain about their trip to Upstate New York).

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I think it applies everywhere

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Not particularly "unknown," but never use the money exchange at an airport. The rates are *abominable.*

Just google the closest bank or exchange store near you. It normally has *much* better rates than those at an airport.

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I go as far as to say *criminal*.

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If you like to sleep on an airplane. Figure out what side of the plane the sun will be shining on and sit on the other side. - Not my best travel tip, but something I’ve appreciated after a long week of travel.

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One glass of champagne and off to sleep

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Most people will say to to float along with no plan, get lost in a city #wanderlust


My best travel tip is to be organized and be efficient with your time while also staying flexible. Hard but very rewarding.

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Have a plan on where you want to go and walk as much as possible. That's when it it most probable you will find the hidden treasures of a new city.

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This is specifically about traveling to Las Vegas: If you are not from a desert climate the low humidity is no joke. Carry a full 1l bottle of water and lip balm on your person--refill the bottle whenever you can. If it is summer hiking in the desert is suicide unless you are very well prepared, and most likely you aren't. If you go hiking at Zion National Park pay attention to the weather--if there are showers anywhere near where you are stay out of canyons or dry stream beds. If you are staying on one end of the Strip, the other end of the Strip is nowhere near as close as it looks. Wear good shoes--you will be walking a lot more than you think. If you drink, don't gamble. If you gamble, don't drink. Set a loss limit: Bring envelopes with the amount of cash you are willing to lose each session--when that envelope is empty the session is over. Set a win limit: once you have doubled (or whatever) your stake, the session is over. Put the money in the envelope and seal it. Mail it to yourself if you don't think you have the discipline to dip into it. Bring your Social Security Card or passport--if you win beyond a certain limit and get a hand-pay you will need to show one of these documents or the IRS will require the casino to withhold the income tax.

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Sometimes just walking to the entrance of a casino, it's like half a mile, lol. Do not go to casinos thinking it's like a movie...be comfortable. Almost no one dresses up in any way. No one wants to see your feet walking barefoot because you were stupid and wore 5 inch heels. Flip flops with plastic on them are going to get hot and stick to your feet. And make preparations with your bank BEFORE you go. If you think you want to withdraw 2 thousand at the atm, make sure you don't have limits on your card. I get more calls at my bank from people who are in Vegas and need to get cash and their cards got blocked by fraud.

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I have two.

One. There's this weird arm pillow sling thing you can get so you can actually sleep while flying in economy. I'm the ONLY one with it on every flight and everyone around asks me what that is. You can google it.

Two. If you're a frequent flyer like me, but you keep falling short to earn status / medallion because you don't fly enough, you can actually buy them from places like AirlineStatus(com) - On Delta, I didn't reach it for 2 consecutive years. Then, I just bought Platinum Medallion for like 3 hundred bucks. (It's resold corporate travel benefits but it shows up the same exact way in your app). I also rarely hear about this among my friends.

Good luck. Hope this helps for what it's worth.

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I like how his arm is way out into the next seat's territory.

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Keep a small toiletry bag in your carry on luggage. You never know when your checked luggage will disappear.

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Breakfast in Paris, luggage in Bombay :)

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Book directly with the hotel. They’ll almost always beat the online rates by a few bucks.

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Not always true! I always use booking.com after 2 stays in 1 year I'm a genius booker for life. I get free room upgrades, and bigger discounts on hotels/motels.

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If you have to spend more than a little time at an airport, check if there is a lounge you can stay at. Often your credit cards or frequent traveller programmes will give you free or cheaper entrance.

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Go to any hardware store and pick up a 3 port, 6ft extension cord. They are usually like $5 and pretty light. This will turn 1 outlet into 3 and move it in a more convenient position. You can now charge all your devices. This is handy at airports where the outlets or charging stations are never convenient or fill up fast. If stayed at hostels where I'm on the top bunk and the outlet is at knee level, this really helps. Even staying in a hotel sometimes it's nice to just have the outlet on the nightstand instead of hiding behind the bed or dresser.

Different countries have different types of outlets. I wouldnt trust one of these things to run a hairdryer, but for charging your phone, camera, tablet, whatever, it should be fine with a little adapter.

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If you travel with a laptop, buy a proper cable for the country you are visiting. They are quite cheap for the bit from the wall to the transformer. Having the correct plug means that it won't fall out of the wall as adapters tend not to have a snug fit. I was halfway through giving a training course when the battery alarm on my laptop went off and look to see the plug lying on the floor.

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If you have periods, always have period supplies in your bag so you don’t get caught short and bleed in your clothes. If you use them up, buy more to replace them at your destination or after you’re home again so they’re there for next time.

Have extra underwear and (black) pants or shorts available to change into in case of leaks.

If you’re traveling on your period, wear dark clothes if possible in case there’s a leak, it’s less visible and less embarrassing.

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"If you have periods, always have period supplies in your bag so you don’t get caught short and bleed in your clothes." Lol, no s*it, Sherlock "Bring extra protection and buy some more if you ran out"

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Bring an extra empty bag (and room in your carry-on) for souvenirs. There’s been so many times when friends have packed their bags completely full for their initial flight, and then just look at me like surprised pikachu when I ask them where they’re gonna put everything they buy.

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Get luggage straps for your checked bags. Your bags will be the easiest ones to find on the luggage carousel, your belongings will still be secure in case a zipper breaks on your suitcase, and many straps have little pouches on the inside where you can put a card with your name and phone number in case the airport loses your luggage.

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I got ones for my gf and I with our first names woven into the strap.

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Be prepared for the lingering mental effects of jetlag that are hard to detect.

It's not just about being tired or getting hungry at weird times, it also affects being able to think clearly, focus, and make good decisions. These little issues will linger long after you stop feeling tired or have trouble eating. You will feel normal, but you won't be.

The best way to deal with this, I find, is (1) to stay very hydrated on the flight and, when you land, make plans ahead of time to accommodate having a different sleep schedule so you don't have to force it too fast; (2) and just arrive as much ahead of time as possible if you have something that will require your mental acuity, like work meetings.

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Pack binder clips they can hold draperies closed tightly for a dark room and can be used to turn regular hangers into skirt/pants hangers.

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Yes! Never leave home without them! I also always travel with a bath towel, and some duck tape. Both of those have come in clutch on more than one occasion, although recently I've been taking a soft blanket that folds up into nothing instead of the towel.

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Roll all your clothes. Rubber band them using a color-coding system. Green rubber band means "never worn", yellow rubber band means "worn once, still ok", red rubber band means "Needs to be washed before wearing again.

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I just put my dirty clothes in a plastic bag so they're not touching my wearable stuff.

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Roll with it.

Simply put, be flexible, be open to the unexpected, and be prepared to go out of your comfort zone. That's why you're traveling! If you want a planned, scheduled, formatted and sanitized experience, go to Disney World. If you aren't ready to learn how other people function in the real world, taste new flavors, navigate a foreign language, then you aren't ready to travel.

Just roll with it.

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You can't plan for every inconvenience. Stay open minded and expect that there may be delays and change of plans. Be mentally ready to work around the mishaps.

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If you travel international from the USA get Global Entry. It makes coming back much easier and you get TSA Pre Check as well.

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I agree. This saves hours of time.

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If you are travelling in a airplane use the toilet before drinks/foods are served and save yourself from long queues and dirty toilet.

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Don't pay 5 pounds to have a bottle of water delivered to your stateroom on a cruise ship, just call room service and order a free bucket of ice, it'll melt. (I worked as a Room Service Attendant at Costa Crociere and Waiter Assistant at MSC)

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gross. they never clean the ice machines. full of mold and bacteria, don't do this.

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