5 Best Travel Hacks You Wished You Knew Sooner

By Babajide IJIYODE | 17, Nov, 2022
5 Best Travel Hacks You Wished You Knew Sooner

Airports are again congested, our vacation schedules are booked, and everyone is planning and preparing for the trips they're taking this year, so it appears that travel is finally returning to normalcy. We could all use a few travel tricks to get us through the travels we have coming up, especially with airports as crowded as ever and airline tickets at what appears to be an all-time high.

There is always a traveling tip out there that you may not be aware of, regardless of the frequency of your travels. Moreover, several tasks are involved in arranging a trip, like selecting a destination, booking tickets, creating an itinerary, and packing your bags, which means it is already stressful. Hence, knowing these tips is essential to ensure a more relaxing journey or trip.

The journey will be less difficult, and your vacation will be much more enjoyable, thanks to the following expert advice and travel hacks.

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Save money on your airfare

Save money on your airfare

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If you have to travel at the last minute, there may not be a need for this, but if you've been planning to travel for a while, taking the time to study your trip is worthwhile. There are so many ways to save money on flights that it would be wise to take advantage of them. Here are some of our tips for saving money:

  1. To view all airlines at once and weigh your alternatives, use a site like Hopper, Skyscanner, or Google Flights. Most even let you set up notifications so you may be informed when the cost of your flights is at its lowest.
  2. If your trip dates are flexible, utilize a low-fare calendar to determine the cheapest times to fly to your location.

 

If you want your clothing to smell good, pack some dryer sheets

If you want your clothing to smell good, pack some dryer sheets

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Your clothing will probably lose its newly laundered aroma when you stuff them all into a suitcase with shoes, purses, coats, and other items—especially if you're taking a lengthy vacation. Packing a few dryer sheets in your preferred smell between each set of clothing in your bag is our go-to trick for keeping your clothes feeling fresh. You'd ensure you constantly smell nice, giving you the extra confidence needed to enjoy your trip. Dryer sheets also provide the additional purpose of lowering static.

 

To maximize space, roll your clothing

To maximize space, roll your clothing

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Packing well and creating space for your belongings is crucial and almost effortless. So, you must roll your clothing instead of folding them, and this is one of the best travel tips for packing. This technique not only helps you save a great deal of space, but it also prevents wrinkles in your clothing. Additionally, rolling your clothes makes everything visible before your eyes.

 

Know how to use Google Translate

It’s crucial for you to download Google Translate and its offline resources if the country you are planning to visit speaks a different language than the one you know. Getting to look for a physical translator can be stressful. The app makes things easier and all you have to do is type in the text. It instantly translates what it means. Also, Google Translate can work in airplane mode, just like Google Maps.

 

Download Google Maps offline

Download Google Maps offline

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Losing service is most likely a certainty when traveling. And since you are changing countries, it is most likely your current data plan won't sustain you. Thus, Google Maps is of dire importance. With this app, you can check out certain areas, such as cities or neighborhoods, allowing you to study these places offline and know how to move. Although you won't be able to ask for directions, you can still tour the city and find your way around with the information provided.

Pro-tip: Even in offline mode, by downloading the complete resources for the city that you're visiting, you can still enable voice navigation and even find complete information about the attractions, restaurants, and even shopping locations within the city.

 

Conclusion

Vacations need to be enjoyable and exciting. However, a few minor errors or mistakes might significantly influence your trip. For this reason, we've put together this list of tried-and-true travel tips to help you have a seamless and enjoyable vacation the next time you go.

There are many hacks to be aware of, and some of them written here may be exactly what you're searching for. Don’t forget to download the HalalTrip Mobile App to find all the mosques and halal restaurants nearby and have a better travel experience as a Muslim.

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