Packing:
1. When packing put underwear and socks in shoes to save space.
2. Rolling instead of folding creates more space.
3. To prevent bottles from leaking in your luggage, place plastic wrap over the container and then seal it with the cap.
4. Use belts to line collars to keep them crispy. There’s nothing I hate more than a collar that isn’t straight.
5. Use a pen spring to protect chargers from bending and breaking.
In-flight:
6. Bring your own water bottle. Depending on the airline’s own policies regarding drink costs, the amount of times water is offered may not be to your liking. Having your own water bottle ensures that
you have water when you want it. When they do come around, top off your bottle with what they give you.
7. About 20 minutes before you land, make use of the bathroom. Relieving yourself in a timely fashion prevents being in the rush for restrooms when you land.
8. It’s a good idea to have a pen on your person or in your carry on luggage so you can complete custom forms. Fill your forms when yoour forms when you get them and ensure your family memebers
have theirs filled as well. You will be a hero as people clamour for pens and the flight attendants rarely have them.
Arrival:
9. Dart directly for baggage claim. It is amazing how many people seem to lollygag after landing. Save that for someplace else to save yourself time and to prevent any arguments with fellow travelers.
10. Use ATMs to get local currency. Using money converters in the airport usually come with their own fees and the exchange rates are a rip-off. ATMs always dispense local currency, of course, so use your
debit or credit card and get your money there.
11. Shop for groceries when you arrive. You don’t have to shop for a feast, but getting basics like water and a few snacks in local stores instead of at the hotel can save you a ton.
12. When in your room, remove only the necessities from your luggage. Trying to make yourself at home by taking out every pair of shoes and all of your toiletries will only make repacking a living hell,
and it increases your chances of forgetting something
Return:
13. Have a souvenir list prepared, and stick to it. This will save you money and prevent you from purchasing something that “you’ll find someone to give to another time”.
14. If you are a frequent traveler, live out of your toiletry bag and keep it packed. This will allow the packing process to be a bit easier and will prevent you from having to make expensive toiletry
purchases if you forget something.
15. It’s best to unpack immediately you get home. You may be exhausted out of your mind, but you’ll be glad that’s out of the way the next day. Plus, it saves your luggage from smelling like soiled
laundry.
