Travel hacks and tips abound. But in case you’ve been hiding under a rock and missed a few, here are 33 “no-brainer” tips what will help ease your journey.
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- Keep clothes smelling fresh and the bed bugs at bay with a dryer sheet. Stuff them in your packed shoes too.
- Pack the heaviest items in the bottom of a suitcase for easier rolling and fewer wrinkles.
- Save space by rolling instead of folding clothes.
- Discover the life-changing magic of packing cubes. No, really. They are a game changer.
- Keep belts in shirt collars to help keep their shape.
- Pack blazers inside-out to prevent wrinkles.
- Nest bras on top of each other to save space and help keep their shape.
- Slip breakables in shoes for extra cushioning, better yet, avoid breakables.
- Store Q-tips in an old pill bottle or an old Altoids tin.
- Stop toiletries from leaking with plastic wrap between the top of the bottle and the lid.
- Separate shoes from clothes with a shower cap. This is great for trail runners.
- Pack jewelry in a pill case, the week-long kind.
- Keep a book together with a rubber band. It will keep your pages from getting jacked up.
- Use a small binder clip to keep headphones from getting tangled.
- Store chargers and cords in an eyeglass case.
- Use a pill box to store your medication, instead of individual bottles.
- Use an expandable quart-sized bag for liquids/gels.
- Carry-on on the way there, check your bags on the way home.
- If you can’t carry it, don’t bring it. You might have to lug your bags at some point.
- Pack light. Leave the bulky, heavy jackets at home unless this is a winter trip.
- Avoid paying extra luggage fees by wearing your heaviest clothes and layering up.
- Bring no more than three pair of shoes –one sandal, one dress shoe, and one casual.
- Get extra Wi-Fi time on the plane by rolling back your computer’s clock.
- Take the security line to the left. Lines to the left tend to be shorter.
- Watch movies from your phone by turning your sunglasses into a makeshift stand.
- Carry your own portable battery charger. This has saved my bacon a number of times.
- Be comfortable on long flights by bringing your own slipper socks.
- Keep your luggage fastened with zip ties, they’re a lot cheaper to replace than locks.
- Give your luggage VIP service by putting a “fragile” tag on your bag.
- Sit outside an airline club lounge to get faster Wi-Fi.
- Collect hotel toiletries, since they are about 3.4 oz. they meet TSA’s carry-on baggage rule for liquids.
- Bring an empty water bottle through security then fill it up at a water fountain.
- Spot your luggage quickly by tying bright ribbons on the handle
What are your “no-brainer” tips for traveling? Comment below. Don’t forget to like this post or follow my blog. Happy Trails!
