10 Travel Tips

Travel has a way of teaching us lessons the hard way, usually after we’ve forgotten something important, lost a bag, or realized too late that a little preparation would have saved a lot of stress. The good news? A few simple habits can make your trips smoother, safer, and far more enjoyable.

Whether you’re heading out for a weekend getaway or an international adventure, these 10 practical travel tips can help you avoid common headaches and focus on making memories instead.

1. Start packing at least 2 weeks prior to trip. You will forget less

2. Choose a basic wardrobe color that everything will go with, like navy, black, grey, white or beige

3. Invest in a tracker for your luggage; comes in really handy if luggage is lost

4. Use WhatsApp. WhatsApp works anywhere in the world, allowing you to easily text and call non-iPhone users without feature restrictions or “green bubble”  

5. Keep Wipes handy on plane and wipe down everything from tray to seat belt to seat and tv screen

6. Do not keep luggage on the floor in your hotel room; keep it on a luggage rack on put it in bathtub if you have one. Lessens the chance of bedbugs

7. Take photos of your luggage before leaving home in case it is lost

8. Let your bank know your travel plans

9. Take photos of both sides of your credit cards in the event they are stolen

10. Leave a detailed itinerary with family and friends