Smart travel tips from around the world and hacks on how to make them even smarter.
Accessing Local Currency
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Get local currency from the ATM at your destination airport. By doing that, you can access money in a secure area (there is usually an ATM before you leave customs) and you know you are getting a fair conversion rate.
Smarter
Get foreign currency from your local bank. Most major banks will provide you with foreign currencies free of charge. Getting the foreign currency beforehand negates the possibility of you running out of cash due to foreign ATMs not accepting your card or in the event that you card is stolen. One note, just get a few days worth of foreign cash. There is no need (and it is probably unwise) to get your whole trips worth of cash beforehand.
Traveling with Smelly Clothes
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Pack a spare bag to use as a laundry bag to prevent your smelly clothes from infecting your clean clothes.
Smarter
Pre-pack dryer sheets and put them in the dry-cleaning bag from your hotel room. This way, your dirty clothes smell good and you don’t need to remember to pack an extra bag!
Charging Accessories
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Pack your charging cables in your carry-on so that you can charge your devices on the go.
Smarter
Do the previous tip plus pack an extra multi-purpose cable in your carry-on. This way you can charge multiple devices at once (using both cables) and it helps you in the event that one of your charging cables breaks.
Ironing Clothes
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Use a hair dryer or the steam from a hot shower to iron your clothes while traveling.
Smarter
Just don’t bring any clothes that need to be ironed :-p
Emergency Ear Plugs
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Pack a pair of ear plugs in your luggage. This is especially helpful when your lodging is loud and you can’t sleep.
Smarter
Pack a pair of ear plugs in your wallet so that you always have access to them! This is especially helpful when you are at loud events!
