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People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Who you go with is way more important than where you go.

AliJoof , Farsai Chaikulngamdee Report

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213points

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Jing Yi Xu 1 year ago

Sometimes travelling alone is the best too

121points

#3

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Nobody wakes up early. Like you can wake up before dawn and get fantastic golden hour pics when the city is empty then go back for breakfast and a nap before heading out for lunch.

Like the best city for this is Rome. No one is around and you can get wide shots that would never happen during the day and the lighting is better.

ActualWhiterabbit , Mono_420 Report

Final score:

208points

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Noname 1 year ago

I did it In Netherlands last year.

32points

daveescaped , Augustas Didžgalvis Report

If you are a pet owner, the chances are you may be reluctant to travel if you don’t have someone you trust to leave your furry friend with. But traveling with pets is a whole new fun adventure, and we reached out to Haley Adams, the creator behind Olive The Travelier, who was happy to share some tips and tricks when traveling with pets. Haley’s dog has been on over 60 flights in just 5 years, more than some people in their whole lifetime!

“The word ‘Travelier’ is a combination of the words 'cavalier' and 'travel'. I am passionate about sharing my everyday dog mom lifestyle, along with dog-friendly traveling tips & adventures for pet parents wanting to live a more intentional life with their dog,” Haley said.

#4

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Three things; 1.) bring an orange. If someone you are sitting next to smells bad you can open the orange up as a natural deodorizer. 2.) Bring a spare pair of socks and change socks after you are settled on your flight, train, etc. Put the sweaty socks away in a plastic bag. Dry socks after a long day of travel feel luxurious. 3.) Stupid and Cheerful. A cop stops you in a foreign country? Stupid and cheerful. Never be belligerent. A border guard says your papers aren’t in order? Stupid and cheerful. The airline says you are too late to board? Stupid and cheerful. Cheerful always works better than aggressive. And it transcends culture. I knew an elderly couple who literally drove across the whole of Africa and “stupid and cheerful” was their advice. It’s far harder to punish someone if they simply claim ignorance and are smiling.

Final score:

205points

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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

The first one is oddly specific.

60points

#5

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips
I don't travel much but I book travel for a living.

If your plans change and you need to cancel your hotel reservation against the hotel's cancellation policy, don't call and cancel. I've tried to barter with hotels many times, but truthfully unless you have a good relationship with the hotel, they have no reason to refund you.

Instead, call the hotel and move your reservation to next week. Even if it is against the cancellation policy, most hotels will allow you to alter a reservation without issue. Then (usually a few hour later to guarantee you talk to a different hotel rep) call and cancel your "new" reservation.

NellieJaycee , Mikhail Nilov Report

Final score:

196points

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Peppy 1 year ago

Brilliant, great tip.

47points

Primary_Run_2734 , cottonbro studio Report

#6

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Download the entire city map on google maps for offline use.

Final score:

179points

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Cassi Lyris 1 year ago

*and make sure your phone is fully charged/you have the travel charger with you!

2points

The first mistake people make when traveling with a pet, a dog in particular, is not allowing enough time to train their dog in their travel carrier. “Expecting your dog to be comfortable and anxiety-free in their travel carrier after only a week of training isn’t quite realistic (especially if your dog isn’t used to being in a carrier, kennel/crate, etc…).”

Haley argues that it’s best to start practicing the travel carrier with your dog. “Even if you haven’t booked a flight, you want as much time as possible to naturally and consistently let your dog become comfortable in their travel carrier. It’s not too early to start training your dog in their carrier for carrier recommendations,” she said.

#7

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Have a distinct hat.

* Meeting up with strangers / couchsurfers / tour group? You're the person in the hat.
* When talking with officials, the act of taking off a hat shows obedience to authority and will make the interaction just that much smoother.
* When you're tucking in for the night, putting keys, coins, that new bus pass, &c. in the (upside-down) hat so they don't get misplaced in a new place.
* Similarly, the (upside-down) hat can be used to store pocket junk before you go through an x-ray checkpoint.
* Does all the normal hat things. (Keep warm / cool, less sun, covers eyes, &c.)
* A hat soaked in water can feel amazing on a hot day.
* You can tuck a handkerchief (or even a napkin) up into a hat to give your neck and ears cover from the sun.
* A rolled travel towel (don't panic and [...]) can be folded into a hat to make an impromptu pillow.
* A hat on a chair or similar can help hold a spot when customs (or languages) are unfamiliar.

Finally, this is not a *travel* tip, but post-travel: if you buy a hat for a trip and limit souvenirs to pins & patches, you have created a little display that's a bit more interesting than "here are photos on my phone".

SimonPennon , Marc Kleen Report

Final score:

163points

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John Carr 1 year ago

Love the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy reference 😁

92points

Successful-Income-22 , Brett Jordan Report

#8

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here, but whenever I travel i go to the subreddit for the city I'm traveling to and search for a "best food in the city" thread. Never let me down before. I've found some amazing hidden gems that way

Final score:

149points

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Noname 1 year ago

Also asking your Uber driver will help you out on this matter. I did it few times so far the results are amazing!

38points

#9

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Roll everything, fold nothing

ThegatiX , Kindel Media Report

Final score:

145points

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Otto Katz 1 year ago

I never understood this one. Is it so you can find it easier? because it takes the same volume in your suitcase

9points

Akucdota 1 year ago

It fits much easier in the suitcase, so in the end takes up less space + you do not need to iron the clothes

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30_Helens_Agree 1 year ago

I find I can fit much more in myy suitcase when everything is rolled. It is also easier to locate items and means your clothing will usually end up less wrinkled once you get to your destination. Using the rolling technique my husband and I were able to share one suitcase for a 10 day international trip recently.

5points

Šimon Špaček 1 year ago

When I go somewhere for few days, I make "one day packs". Place a t-shirt on bed, fold sides in the midle. Put boxers and socks on it and roll it. It takes about the same space as one folded t-shirt and you don't have to look for things later, just grab one pack

4points

Ace 1 year ago

Can be packed a lot tighter. Flat folded shirts, trousers, whatever, always leave a gap at the edge that's not always easy to fill.

2points

kitteh floof lover 1 year ago

less wrinkles when rolled, generally speaking

2points

Honu 1 year ago

For me, it's finding things. I also use packing cubes, so I have like grouped with like.

0points

John L 1 year ago

All things being equal yes (as far as volume). But in reality, when you roll your clothes, you tend to roll them tighter than just folding...so in reality, it's not the same volume.

0points

Upstaged75 1 year ago

Packing cubes have been a life changer for me when I travel. You put stuff in them and then they zip down and compress. It saves SO much room and keeps your clothes from wrinkling. They come in different sizes so you can put pants/shirts in one and underwear in another. I have a pack of 4. Just fill them up and toss in your suitcase!

2points

Nizumi 1 year ago

I've tried this and it just doesn't work for me. Everything is just as wrinkled. So I use packing cubes. Absolutely the best option for me! I always reach a point when I realize I won't be wearing some things again, so I wash them, and then put them in one of the cubes, using a twist tie to keep the cube closed. This way I know that's the clean clothes cube and I don't need to touch it again. When I get home, everything in there can go straight back to the dresser. Easy peasy!

2points

Mario Strada 1 year ago

I learned that one in the military.

1point

Kim Kermes 1 year ago

I. Lay everything flat, then fold over what sticks out when everything is in. Shoes or fragile items in the middle. Faster.

1point

Janet Howe 1 year ago

Good tip. I even do this in my own dresser at home. Especially good for tshirts, tank tops and shorts.

1point

René Kok 1 year ago

It's all about the roll technique, lay tshirt flat, put underwear flat on top. Then put socks halfway on the t-shirt on both sides with the openings on the outside. Roll it tight and then strech the socks over the roll. Now you have your day cloths burrito! If you travel alot do it at home. Going away for 3 days, take 3 rolls!

1point

Jo Firth 1 year ago

Even better - use packing cells. Prevents clothes moving around in your bag, you can use them as 'drawers' in small hotel rooms and ar the end of a trip it halves the unpacking time.

1point

Beth D 1 year ago

Travel Packing Bags! Love them! Things stay neat, easy to find and Repack if your trip has more than 1 destination

1point

Teresa Spanics 1 year ago

I would need to know where I can buy some here on the West Coast of Canada.

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Jus Frpn 1 year ago

Packing cubes are a game changer. I travel a lot and between rolling and packing cubes the cubes win every time.

1point

Currentlylost 1 year ago

Rolling clothes saves so much space! I can pack more clothes or just enough for the trip and have room to bring something back. Works every time. I’ve wasted so much money on checking bags and shipping souvenirs

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Teresa Spanics 1 year ago

I would like to know how to do do this as I want to know for travelling and for putting clothes away in drawers. I also recommend using Ziploc bags for anything that is liquid to avoid spills and a couple of plastic bags for dirty clothes so you know what has to be washed.

0points

Julie Bradley 1 year ago

Invest in some travel pouches. Not expensive and easy to sort your stuff and keep it tidy.

0points

SarDemMin 1 year ago

Packing cubes. Best space saver and keeps mess at bay

0points

Mark Glenk 1 year ago

Make a plan to throw away your dirty underwear and maybe some clothes. It makes room for something you may buy.

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Mark Glenk 1 year ago

Make a plan to throw away your old and dirty underware, socks and maybe clothes. It makes room for something you may buy.

0points

Tattooed Mama 1 year ago

YES! I discovered that not to long ago

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Display_Name 1 year ago

I did this as a novice packer. My fiance who is an experienced traveller didn't understand. Then he seen how I packed 10 outfits plus 6 pairs of shoes including knee high boots. He was impressed that it all fit without sitting on the luggage to zip it.

0points

T Ted 1 year ago

Better than throwing it in like a teenager or Real Housewives 'star'. Worse than any other intentional method of packing.

0points

Kate Priestley 1 year ago

It stops your clothes from creasing up.

0points

Haley also said it’s important to remember her “B.A.R.K.S.S.” acronym for carrier training.

“Begin Early: The more time you have, the better! Awareness: Let your dog become familiar with the carrier, don’t force them inside. Let them enter as they please, try using treats to help them go in the carrier. Reward: Be sure to reward them with treats. Keep Increasing Time: slowly work on increasing time they’re in the carrier, with it open and closed. Switch It Up: Once your dog is comfortable in the carrier, take them out to a pet-friendly store, road trip, etc… in their carrier. Get them comfortable in all different kinds of environments. Stay Consistent: Keep practicing, don’t stop because you think they’ve gotten used to it, it needs to be normal.”

#10

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Take a plastic bag with you. Put dirty clothes in it, it keeps clean and dirty separated throughout your stay, plus when you get home it's easier to take all the clothes in the bag and put them in the washing machine.

Laxly , Abbas_Muntaqim Report

Final score:

128points

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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

I am pretty sure most travelers do that

62points

#11

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips The best room in a cheaper hotel is often better than a standard room in a more expensive hotel. When looking for luxury on a budget, don't overlook the cheaper hotels - they often have fantastic suites for what you'd pay for a standard room somewhere pricier.

distantapplause , Pixabay Report

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123points

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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

Breakfast will not be better though

42points

#12

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Let your family back home know your travel itinerary.

DuckFlat , Mika Baumeister Report

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114points

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Becky Samuel 1 year ago

Always file a flight plan with someone you trust. Arrange times when you will check in with them. If nobody knows that you're missing then you're in trouble.

36points

Another common mistake people make when traveling with dogs is letting them walk in the airport after a long travel day. “The reason you should avoid this is because walking can activate their bladder/bowels after a long travel day. Next thing you know, your dog is popping a squat in the middle of the airport…” Instead, Haley recommends keeping them in their carrier until they have the opportunity to relieve themselves.

#13

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips If you're asking for an opinion, don't ask the opinion of someone who's being paid to provide it.

Want to know where the best meal near your hotel is? The cleaner isn't getting a kickback from the nearest steakhouse, but the concierge probably is.

Want to know the easiest way to get to the airport? The front desk clerk is going to tell you to hire the hotel preferred transfer, but the barman will probably tell you what train to catch for 1/20th of the price.

dannyr , cottonbro studio Report

Final score:

110points

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Javel! 1 year ago

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23points

#14

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Chill at the airport. We are trying to get somewhere. Keep moving in lines. Take your friggin earphones out for flight/gate announcements. Know what documents you need for checking in (passport), security (your ticket), customs (passport and sometimes ticket), gate (passport and ticket).

Be a d**k and you will get treated like a d**k.

fanglazy , Victor Freitas Report

Final score:

110points

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Javel! 1 year ago

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59points

#15

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Make sure your shower gets hot when you get to your room.... not after you come back tired from exploring and all you want to do is take a hot shower, but it's after midnight and there's no maintenance person around

CoralPilkington , Armin Rimoldi Report

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102points

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Joshua David 1 year ago

I'm so awkward with things like this, id adapt to a fast cold shower.

36points

“Try to not sit towards the back of an aircraft when flying with a dog. It is a lot louder and bumpier! Thus, increasing your dog’s likeliness to become more anxious and distressed,” Haley said about another faux pas.

She reminds dog owners that during take-off and landing, it’s 100% normal if your dog begins to become slightly anxious, confused, and/or scared. “However, certain aircrafts have louder acoustics because they’re older and the engines are bigger. The newer the airplane the quieter it’ll be (ex: 737 Max 8- more quiet). Knowing what aircraft you are flying can help you prepare!”

Haley’s advice is to sit closer to the front of the plane or in front of the plane engines, which will help diminish both sound and bumps.

#16

Bring half the stuff and twice the money.

TwoAmoebasHugging Report

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99points

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Kieran Maloy 1 year ago

Mail the souveniers home.

1point

#17

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips * Never eat where you see other tourists eating. Look for a place jammed with locals.
* Never let anyone “take” you anywhere. This applies especially to taxi drivers and random strangers.
* Don’t bring anything you “might” need and can acquire locally if you do.
* Pack n+1 pairs of underwear, where n is the smaller of the number of days you will be away and 6.

substantial-freud , esrageziyor Report

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89points

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Robert T 1 year ago

I don't have a problem eating where other tourists are eating, especially if you can see what they are eating and it looks good. Avoid places that have nobody eating, or that employ hawkers to lure you in.

40points

Beneficial_Elk3018 , Nellu Mazilu Report

#18

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips If you are alone and don't know where to go or what to do in a non English speaking city, go to the Irish pub, they will be kind and helpful and you can have a pint.

Final score:

85points

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Robert T 1 year ago

But be prepared that they may take the p**s out of you for being English. ;-)

26points

Huge-Recognition-366 , Alan Levine Report

#19

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Try searching for flights in the airline’s original language. I once saved $700 booking tickets in Peru by using Spanish rather than English.

Final score:

83points

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Mia Hamsa 1 year ago

And incognito windows in Chrome so the site doesn't track your searches/overcharge you.

84points

#20

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Make a safe out of a toothpaste tube for your money. Cut off the end, rinse it out, keep the cap on, roll up your money and put inside and roll up the tube to hide the end that you cut. Most likely won't get toothpaste stolen.

paigeralert , tiny-waste Report

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82points

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Confused Duck 1 year ago

I'd deffo accidentally chuck that in the bin lol

52points

#21

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips When flights get canceled, don’t stand in line to talk to an agent. Call the airline.

PebbleBeach1919 , John McArthur Report

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80points

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Mia Hamsa 1 year ago

Also, avoid Air Canada.

40points

#22

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Travel with good company that wants the same as you do. Having the wrong people around you on a trip can make you scared for life with them and never make you wanna go again no matter if it was only 1 person who did the whole group wrong.

Ok-Basket-4803 , Helena Lopes Report

Final score:

78points

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Temxas Red 1 year ago

Traveled with a group. Had to split into rooms. My roommate tried to pour sunscreen in my ears while I was asleep "as a prank"

16points

#23

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Grab one of the mini sized bar soaps or bath gel from your hotel and bring it with you when you go sight seeing. Often bathrooms won't have hand soap (more likely in international destinations) and you will want to wash your hands with soap. Especially before a meal. I wrap the bar soap in a small plastic bag or a plastic hair cap that it often provided at hotels.

cbarabcub , Johnson Wang Report

Final score:

76points

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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

"Often bathrooms won't have hand soap (more likely in international destinations)" what international destination ?

39points

#24

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips No one cares about you wearing the same thing more than once. Pack light and wash your stuff every few days.

Do not entertain people asking questions in other countries.

Know the rules/laws/currency exchange rates for the country you are going to. Ignorance is not a get out of jail free card.

Uajhxz , Vlada Karpovich Report

Final score:

76points

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Kate Jones 1 year ago

I stayed at a hotel that I found out ahead of time had a laundry room for customers. I brought 2 interchangeable outfits in a carry-on bag and a bathing suit and nothing else. It was amazing. I didn't mind washing my clothes and reusing them. Some hotels also offer dry cleaning service for a fee. Most of the time in warm weather environments, everyone thinks they're going to get dressed up everyday and you get there and end up just wearing a bathing suit and cover up or a tshirt and shorts. No one cares. Everyone looks the same way. Everyone just wants to be comfortable. Also another tip for US travelers- don't do your currency exchange at the airport or in the country you travel to or even at your bank. The rates are ridiculous. AAA does currency exchange and it's fairly inexpensive. Go to a local AAA if you have one.

32points

#25

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Just because you're from another country doesn't mean everyone is happy to meet you.

Anom8675309 , Porodicnostablo Report

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74points

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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

Just because you travel to a country and spend money there does not mean locals owe you s***

59points

#26

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips While you’re standing in the security line, take the stuff in your pockets and put it in your bag. You won’t be holding up the line to gather your stuff from the container.

Idiotforrent , Politikaner Report

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61points

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Robert T 1 year ago

In most airports there are separate areas for you to take your trays and repack your stuff and reclothe yourself. Just try not to lose your pants as you make your way over there without your belt!

19points

#27

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Plan ahead:
1) Allow time for things to go wrong.
2) If travelling long distance don’t leave ‘just in time’, better to arrive early. The further you’re travelling leave even earlier. eg. If your friend is getting married on Saturday and it’s a four hour drive, leave Friday lunchtime not Friday evening. If it’s a transatlantic flight away leave Wednesday or Thursday morning, not Friday.
3) It’s going to cost more than you think.

p-rking , Priscilla Du Preez Report

Final score:

61points

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Ozzyols 1 year ago

We had friends that were flying across the country to meet up with a Cruise ship (pre pandemic). They arrived in Sydney at 9am on the morning the ship was leaving, but owing to delays and heavy traffic, they arrived too late to get onto the vessel before departure. They had to pay extra to fly to New Zealand to pick the cruise. Never understand why people leave things like that to the last minute!

22points

camboprincess99 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

#28

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips 1. Learn basic words/phrases of the country's language you are traveling to. This will help you more than you think.
2. Make sure you have a universal adaptor. And a portable charger
3. (speaking for the US) You most likely have an e-passport, it's that little Pokemon ball looking emblem at the bottom of the cover. Utilize those e-gates at the airport.
4. Don't convert your cash. Just use your debit/credit or withdraw money from an ATM when you get there.
5. Call your bank in advanced if you're traveling internationally unless your bank app has a feature where you can automatically turn on international purchases.
6. If you land early in the morning and check-in isn't for another couple hours, ask your hotel/hostel if you can drop your bags off until check in.
7. Get shower shoes if you're staying in a hostel.
8. Free up phone storage before you leave for your trip.

Final score:

55points

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Robert T 1 year ago (edited)

4. Do not use your credit card to withdraw cash unless it is an emergency. You will be charged interest on it from the day you withdraw it, as it is treated as a cash advance. Debit/ATM card on the other hand can actually get you a better exchange rate than changing money. Credit card for purchases can similarly give a better exchange rate. If you can get a little bit of the local currency beforehand it saves having to immediately look for an ATM. When I did multiple trips to the same country I would keep a little bit of cash from my previous trip and take it with me on the next visit.

36points

#29

Pack light, you need fewer things than you realize. Buy things like shower gel at the destination, don't bother carrying cheap stuff you can just buy again easily.
Pack flexible outfits that all go together.
Dress comfortably especially shoes.

Gfflow Report

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49points

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Mtownmick 1 year ago

No one went to Europe/US and said I wish I brought more clothes.

23points

#30

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips I bring old underwear, socks, clothes the kids are about to outgrow, etc, and then throw them out before we leave to make room for souvenirs.

Also, if you are bringing water bottles or travel coffee mugs cut a kitchen sponge into pieces, soak with dish soap, then toss in a Ziploc bag. You can use the sponges to wash water bottles/tumblers in the hotel sink.

Macandwillsmom , Ketut Subiyanto Report

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44points

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Caro Caro 1 year ago

The kids clothes can be donated.

88points

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#31

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.

SuvenPan Report

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16points

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Shagun Srivastava 1 year ago

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

2points

#32

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.

shveddy Report

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16points

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Gourdeous 1 year ago

Open your mouth as you stuff the earplugs in too

3points

#33

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips 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

lostsoul76 , dullhunk/= Report

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15points

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Tyke 1 year ago

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

8points

#34

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.

woodbarber Report

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15points

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Kel_how 1 year ago

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.

3points

#35

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.

jesucont01 Report

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15points

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Michelle Carlson 1 year ago

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

4points

#36

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.

Onlyfansnanny Report

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14points

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Tyke 1 year ago (edited)

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.

1point

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#37

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips 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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Robert T 1 year ago

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.

4points

#38

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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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

I think it applies everywhere

7points

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#39

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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Robert T 1 year ago

I go as far as to say *criminal*.

3points

#40

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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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

One glass of champagne and off to sleep

2points

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#41

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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Rick 1 year ago

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.

4points

#42

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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Kate Jones 1 year ago

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.

2points

#43

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips 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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Mister Dave 1 year ago

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

5points

#44

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Keep a small toiletry bag in your carry on luggage. You never know when your checked luggage will disappear.

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Caro Caro 1 year ago

Breakfast in Paris, luggage in Bombay :)

7points

#45

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips Book directly with the hotel. They’ll almost always beat the online rates by a few bucks.

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Mrs. Sherri C (Sherbear) 1 year ago (edited)

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.

3points

#46

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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#47

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips 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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Robert T 1 year ago

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.

1point

#48

People Are Sharing 30 Little-Known Yet Genuinely Useful Travel Tips 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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Mani Lacao 1 year ago

"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"

10points

#49

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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#50

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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Robert T 1 year ago

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

1point

#51

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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#52

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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Cathy Jo Baker 1 year ago

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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#53

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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Debra McGeorge 1 year ago

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

11points

#54

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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Rick 1 year ago

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.

1point

#55

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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Rick 1 year ago

I agree. This saves hours of time.

1point