The moment we think vacation, we’re already in an imaginary land far from home surrounded with joy, bliss, and merriment. That’s how it should be. But travel does come with some minor challenges that could lead to little bouts of irritation. Whether it is a road trip, an air trip, or any other means, what’s important is that the travel should be stress-free.
While there is no way to fight some things, there are some hacks that could make your travel life a lot easier for the tough days. We’ve collected 10 such hacks for you that you’ll surely find most useful.
1. Tag your details: Losing your luggage or misplacing it with someone else’s is very common. You cannot customize every piece of luggage you have, and therefore, tagging your details is a life-savior hack. Mention your name and contact details in a folding tag that’s not very visible but convenient for someone to find if they find your stuff. They can get in touch with you, and you’re sorted.
2. Carry Portable Chargers: The phone will eventually run out of battery after all the pictures and videos you take when on travel. These days, it’s not just an electronic piece that records memories, but it also helps navigate to places, book cabs, and a lot more. A portable charger is not just a travel hack but also a must on your packing list.
3. Travel Containers: Buy a pack of travel containers so you save space in your bag. Carrying the big shampoo bottles, soaps, and creams is pretty inconvenient. It makes the bag lighter to carry and also leaves more space to fill up with all the shopping you do! Jokes apart, it’s always best to travel light. Transfer the liquids to these smaller travel containers so you have space for more.
4. Roll the Clothes: If you’re someone who likes to carry a lot of clothing options or have a long journey planned, then this space-saving hack is just what you need! Roll your clothes instead of folding or spreading them in the bag. It will not crease with the roll, and you’ll be able to fit more items than before.
5. Scan important documents- For some people, having everything in place is very necessary. When traveling, our bags like purses and backpacks are already filled with the necessity and more. But important documents like i-cards, booking documents, etc. need to be handy. Scan them on your phone so you can access them without having to dig into your bag each time you need them.
6. Carry an extra cloth bag- You don’t want all your worn clothes to leave a smell or mingle with the clothes that are still fresh. Roll the used clothes in this bag so they stay separate. It keeps the other clothes from catching the tired, travel smell, especially when it comes to socks.
7. Carry a cutlery pouch- You don’t need to skip the local shops if they’re offering the best-smelling food in town. All you need to do to maintain hygiene levels are carry a cutlery pouch that also comes with a metal straw that you can wash and reuse. Genius, right?
8. Pillowcase Comfort- If you want to get a quick nap somewhere and don’t have a pillow, a pillowcase is all you need. Stuff some of your clothes in it, and voila, you have an inflatable pillow with you. (Haha) Don’t leave this piece of comfort at home.
9. Wear Compression Socks- Make your flight a comfortable one (especially the long ones) by wearing compression socks that will keep your feet a little close to as light as a feather since it wards off swelling. Wearing a pair of socks and shoes for a long time can be pretty inconvenient. These compression socks will keep circulation active, thus avoiding swelling and other mild to serious issues.
10. Garbage Bags for Road Trips- Make it a rule to never leave your house for a road trip without a garbage bag. When on a trip, you’ll eat, drink, and have a lot of waste to throw. If you stop each time, you’re only going to delay reaching your destination. Dirtying the car is also out of option; why would anyone want to do that? One of the best travel hacks for a road trip is to carry a garbage bag, gather all the waste, and throw it once you reach your final destination.
Happy easy-traveling! Here’s hoping these hacks have come to your rescue.