My recent post in r/AskReddit about travel tips absolutely blew up!
Here is a summary of the most upvoted comments here for you all to enjoy in r/Travel
- Let your family back home know your travel itinerary.
- Search for flights in the airline's original language for potential savings.
- Get local recommendations not from concierge/front desk who receive kickbacks but from people like cleaners or bartenders who are unbiased.
- Bring a spare pair of dry socks to wear once you're settled in on your flight.
- "Stupid and cheerful" attitude transcends culture & may get you out of most problems with foreign police, airline employees, etc. Do not be aggressive or angry.
- Roll everything, fold nothing.
- The best room in a cheaper hotel is often better than a standard room in an expensive one.
- Who you go with is way more important than where you go.
- Put duct tape (or gaff tape) on photo equipment & expensive gear so it appears broken and cheap - nobody will steal it.
- Wake up super early at your destination when the city is empty to get the best photos with great lighting but none of the crowds.
- Download the entire city map on Google Maps for offline use (same with language in Google Translate).
- When flights get canceled, call the airline instead of standing in line to speak with an agent.
- When it's too late to cancel your hotel reservation & get a refund, try to call and push back your reservation to next week. Then call back a few hours later and cancel your "new" reservation.
- Check out the CityMapper.com app which shows you multiple ways to get to your destination including mass transit and rental options like bikes and scooters.
- Find the subreddit of the city you're traveling to & search threads like "best food in the city" for hidden gems.
- Bring along a cheap 3 port, 6ft extension cord when you travel so you can turn any 1 outlet into 3 and charge all your devices while in a convenient position.
- If you like to sleep on the airplane, figure out what side of the plane the sun will be hitting ahead of time and book a seat on the other side.
- Pack light since you likely need fewer things than you realize. Buy things like shower gel (& other cheap things) at your destination.
- Allow time for things to go wrong & always try to arrive early and depart early to not miss connecting flights, important events, or expensive bookings.
- Book directly with the hotel since they'll almost always beat the online rates by a few bucks.
- Bring old underwear, socks, clothes the kids are about to outgrow, etc, then throw them out before leaving to make room for souvenirs.
- Cut a kitchen sponge into pieces, soak with dish soap, then toss in a ziploc bag. You can use them to wash water bottles/tumblers in the hotel sink.
- If not from a desert climate, the low humidity is no joke. Carry a full bottle of water and lip balm. Avoid Summer hiking in the desert due to the heat. Check the weather & if there are showers anywhere near where you are, avoid canyons or dry stream beds.
- Per casinos, if you gamble, don't drink. If you drink, don't gamble. Set a loss limit & bring envelopers with the amount of cash you are willing to lose each session. Set a win limit also & when met, put the winnings in the envelope and seal it. Also have with you social security card or passport as proof of ID in case you win beyond a certain limit since the IRS requires the casino to withhold the income tax.
- There's a sling pillow (dreamsling) you can wear to sleep comfortably while flying in economy class.
- If you're a frequent flyer but keep falling short of earning status / medallion, you can just buy status on AirlineStatus.com (it's resold corporate travel benefits from most major airlines and shows up just like regular status in the airline's app).
- Pack binder clips to tightly close draperies and completely block out the light as well as to turn regular hangers into skirt/pant hangers.
- Don't eat where you see other tourists eating and instead find a place jammed with locals.
- Never let anyone "take" you anywhere, especially not taxi drivers or random strangers.
- Pack a pair of underwear for each day you will be away plus 1 additional pair for emergencies.
- Don't convert your cash (especially at the airport). Instead, use your debit/credit card or withdraw money from an ATM with minimal fees in most places you'll go.
- Call your bank in advanced if you're traveling internationally (or enable international purchases in your bank's app).
- Get shower shoes if you're staying in a hostel.
- Free up phone storage before you leave for your trip.
- 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 alcohol consumption would.
- People gravitate towards their dominant side so you'll typically find shorter lines on the left.
- Keep a small toiletry bag in your carry on in case your checked luggage disappears.
- Come back on a Thursday so if you go in to work, it's only for one day then the weekend.
- Plan accordingly to recover from jet lag & hydrate on your flight since jet lag has lesser known effects on mental acuity, focus, and decision-making.
- Bring a mini sized bar of soap or bath gel from your hotel when you go sight seeing since many public bathrooms may not have soap (especially before a meal).
- Use Seatguru.com to find the best seats on any plane (can even locate economy seats with extra leg room).
- If you have to spend a decent amount of time at an airport, check if there is a lounge you are qualified to stay at based on your credit cards or frequent traveller programs. They usually have better accommodations and free food/drinks.
- When you first check-in to your room, make sure the shower water gets hot prior to leaving to explore so you don't return to a cold shower at the end of a long day.
- If you have periods, ALWAYS have period supplies in your bag since they can come unexpectedly (especially due to changes / traveling).
- FlightAware.com will typically show if your flight was cancelled/delayed BEFORE your airline sends you a notification. You can also track where your plane departs from to anticipate delays ahead of time.
- Wear compression socks when you travel to relieve your legs and prevent muscle cramps.
- Get a fanny pack when traveling since it doesn't count as a personal item and is perfect for your phone, passport, power bank, charger, pen, and wallet.
- Bring a plastic bag with you for dirty clothes after you've worn them on your trip.
- Keep a packing list on your phone and update it whenever you think of something to add.
- Use electrical tape to keep containers closed & prevent shampoo or sunscreen accidents (due to pressure at high altitudes).
Hope you guys enjoyed these 50 travel tips from r/AskReddit! Safe travels and enjoy your next trip, whenever it may be!
Submitted January 23, 2023 at 11:43PM by HugeDismissal https://ift.tt/Fa5E2Ss
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