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My Best 20 Travel Tips to Make You a Savvy Traveller
If you’ve ever felt like the world is too big, too confusing, or just downright overwhelming to tackle on your own, then this blog post is for you.
I know how it feels to be overwhelmed by things that seem too big to change. It’s not true, though!
Finding ways to be more savvy and less overwhelmed by our lives is actually really easy with these 61 tips that will make you a savvier traveler and give you some peace of mind at home.
If you’ve been thinking about traveling but don’t have the time or money, this post is for you!
Make sure to carry a travel kit with you when going on vacation. This equipment will help you stay healthy while away from home by including essential items like medicine.
Whether you’re going on a week or two vacation or a business trip, make sure to travel prepared. My travel kit always includes tons of medicine. I don’t want to catch something while out on the road, so I’m prepared for anything!
It’s also a beneficial idea to include emergency contact information in your travel kit.
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- Keep your passport handy at all times—don’t put it in a safe or locker
Don’t leave your passport in a safe.
I don’t want to sound like your mom, but you should always keep it with you. If it’s stolen, it could cause issues with security or when leaving the country.
Always keep your passport in a place where you can easily access it in case you need to make an emergency exit.
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- Update apps to your destination’s currency to track your spending
You can track your spending more easily if you update the apps on your phone to the destination’s currency. This will help you check your balance and avoid surprises at payment time.
If you’re traveling, it’s a beneficial idea to set your phone to the local currency so that all of your transactions are automatically labeled with their correct prices.
Fiddling around with exchange rates all the time is not worth it!
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- Book flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to get the cheapest fares
The best time to book a flight is on Tuesday or Wednesday. You can find great deals if you’re patient, as most people look for flights on weekends.
I first learned this trick from my flight attendant friends—and I can now confirm it works amazingly well! I’ve saved thousands of dollars by simply following this one travel hack.
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- Use Google Maps offline so you can still navigate even without a connection
If you’re driving or walking between places and don’t have a data connection, use Google Maps’ offline mode. It’ll still give you directions, like how far away your destination is, what streets to take, and how long it’ll take to get there.
You can also download a map of your places of interest ahead of time, and then you get to use it anywhere—even on things like subways!
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- Carry a credit card from the home country as well as one from the destination country
If you are traveling to another country, it’s always a beneficial idea to bring your credit card from your home country with you. When traveling, don’t rely on one or two cards, as losing one could be risky.
I always bring my credit card from home, as well as one from the place I’m going, or alternatively, an international card such as Revolut. In case anything happens, I always have a way to get money and communicate with people at home.
What are your best travel hacks?
Traveling can be a stressful and terrifying experience, but it doesn’t have to be.
By following these simple tips, you will always know what to expect, where your passport is at all times, how much money you’re spending on flights and accommodations (and when), and most importantly, that you are ready in case of emergency.
What are some of your own best traveling hacks? Share them with us below!
