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Ten hacks for traveling

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Whether it’s your first time traveling or not, a couple of travel hacks never hurt anybody. Some of these hacks are so simple, you’ll wonder why you never thought of them before. Here are 10 handy tricks to make your upcoming trip a piece of cake:

Bring an empty bottle

Save yourself $4 and fill up water after the security check! Try using foldable water bottles, especially if you’re environmentally conscious. Or, you could go a step further and make yourself a hot beverage on the flight. Keep lemon, honey and a tea bag in a thermos and ask the flight attendant to fill it up with hot water.

Charge your devices through a hotel TV

This is particularly handy for those who have forgotten their USB adaptors. Use a laptop if you have one, but if you don’t, a TV in the hotel room is your next best option. A lot of them have USB ports, so plug in and charge away. Or, you could just buy a portable charger.

Screenshot everything

By everything, I mean everything. Be it your tickets, your email confirmation or any journey confirmation. Even maps, if you want to go a step further. You can never be too safe. Plus, they are more convenient than printouts.

Dryer sheets

If you can use dryer sheets in your trash cans, you can most definitely use them in your suitcase. Your clothes won’t smell musty and they will reduce static. Keep extra sheets handy for dirty clothes, in case you can’t do your laundry during your trip. If not, those tiny hotel soaps are great substitutes.

Roll your clothes
To save space, roll your clothes up in small tubes instead of folding them. They prevent wrinkles and creasing too, so it’s a win-win!
Wear your heaviest things
Suitcase weight restrictions are a pain to deal with. Fortunately, if you don’t mind lugging around a little extra weight, all you have to do is wear them on your flight. Wear things like your heavy coat, boots or a bulky sweater. It’ll get cold on the flight anyway, so bundle up. Also, your coat makes a comfy pillow, just saying.
Try to carry as much as you can

Be it a handbag or a laptop bag, make use of your carry-on. Stuff it up with whatever you think you need; creams, chargers, tissues, headphones, books or whatever that may be. It is much more convenient having all these things with you than in your suitcase.

Pill containers for jewelry

Here’s another way to save space! Those handy pill containers with seven compartments let you carry whatever accessories you think you need. If you want to go a step further, get one of those containers with the days marked. That way, you can pack your jewelry according to the outfit you set aside for the day.

Use apps for WiFi passwords

FourSquare is an app where people leave WiFi passwords in the “Tips” section. You can see reviews and recommendations about places like restaurants, museums and cafes, and find WiFi passwords left by kind-hearted anonymous folks. Or you could download WiFi Map instead, where passwords are organized on a map.

Book flights in the afternoon

In addition to using Incognito, save some more money by booking flights in the afternoon. Prices are usually higher in the morning, since that’s when business travelers book their flights. Flight prices fluctuate throughout the week too, so keep an eye out!

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