11 Travel Hacks to Explore the World Smartly

11 Travel Hacks That You Can Use in Your Next Trip

Here are some smart travel tips for you to save money and enjoy your trip:

• Clear Your Browser’s Cookies and Cache 

  Travel booking websites usually store your browser’s cookies, cache, and history so that they know what are you looking for and how many times you’ve visited the same page. Since they want you to book quickly, they will raise the prices. Thus, we advise you to clear your browser's cookies, cache and turn on private browsing mode while searching for flights and hotels. 

• Pack Efficiently and Save Space

  Your packing skills can be a life saviour. Some of the famous travel hacks are to roll your clothes and pack your belt in the shirt’s collar. Choose your clothes according to the season & weather of the place you are visiting. Most electronic items like mobile chargers and earphones are easy to fit in a sunglass case. It will prevent the cables from knotting or getting misplaced in the bag. Make separate space in your bag for your footwear. Also, never leave packing for the last minute!

• Book Your Air Ticket at the Right Time 

  If the airfare seems reasonable, book your flight right away instead of waiting for the rate to drop further. Choose to fly at night as you will find less traffic on the road, a smaller queue at the airport, and a lower price of the air tickets. Besides, if you are travelling to a different time zone, then you'll reach there by morning. Moreover, this will extend your vacation time.

• Email Yourself a Scanned Copy of Your Passport & Visa 

  Emailing yourself a scanned copy of your passport and visa is the safest way to keep it handy Having a copy of the passport in the email will help you access it if you lose the document or someone steals it. Things like these can save you from loads of difficulties while travelling. Moreover, with the right travel insurance policy, you can stay protected against any resultant monetary loss as your insurance company will make the necessary arrangements to provide you with a copy of your passport. 

• Download & Use Google Maps 

  One of the major problems you can face in a new place is an unstable data connection. So always download routes on Google Maps that you can use even when you are offline. This downloaded map will help you to travel to all the unfamiliar places easily irrespective of the status of your data connection. 

• Fight Against Jet Lag with the Help of Light Exercises

  A jet lag encourages insomnia and can keep you exhausted during the whole trip. To fight the after-effects of jet lag, try light exercises, which will help to lighten the disruptions in your body clock. By enforcing your body into movement, you can win over fatigue, insomnia, and other jet lag symptoms better. Light exercises like yoga and stretching can increase your sleep quality and have a direct effect on the duration of your jet lag.

• Keep an Eye Out to Locate Your Bag  

  Consistently check every bag that moves on the conveyor belt at the airport and count your bags before you leave. Mark some signs to make them noticeable at the first sight, like putting some bright and colourful stickers on your bags.

• Connect with Free Local Guides

  You can check for free local guides to your travel destination available on the web. They may help you to get free tours, new friends to hang out with, and even free meals if your local guide is kind enough.

• Make a Single Meal the Highlight of the Day

  Do not crave every meal as it will spend your money faster. Instead, make any one meal the highlight of the day. For example, take a heavy scrumptious brunch that you can buy from your nearest supermarket. For dinner, you can have tasty local street food. Don't eat like a king every time and you will enjoy your travel with no financial crunch.

• Keep Your Personal Information Note in Every Bag/Pocket

  Always keep a note, which contains your personal information like name, contact number, and address, in every bag or pocket. It saves a lot of time for another person who has found your misplaced bag.

• Research Well for Hotel and Car Bookings

  Do good online research for hotel and car bookings. Go through online reviews and you'll get a better insight on where to spend. Many online booking applications provide real photographs of the hotel’s ambience and amenities. For car bookings, provide your flight number to your car rental company. It will keep them stay updated with your flight’s status. 

Summing It Up

Travelling to a new place surely can give you unforgettable memories. These smart travel hacks will make your vacation more enjoyable and hassle-free. Try giving a few of them a shot, and who knows, maybe you will come back with a new travel tale to tell - maybe about how your jet lag wore off in a few hours or how you saved money on hotels and car bookings.