Top 10 Quick & Easy Travel Tips
Travel can be fun. Travel can be exciting. Travel can also be a painin the neck. Here are 10 quick and easy tips to make your travelsbetter.
1. This is my favorite tip, so I put it first. If you are spontaneouswith your travel or find yourself somewhere you are unfamiliar with,check out the postcards in the gift shops. That will give you a quicksnapshot of local scenery and sites. I had an unplanned 3-hour layoverin Milan a few years ago. When I checked out the post card rack, Ilearned that Di Vinci’s Last Supper was a short cab ride away. Muchbetter than just killing time in a restaurant next to the train station.
2. If you don’t already have your ticket, make sure and check flightto/from surrounding airports. The smaller airports surrounding themajor hubs can be more convenient and save you hundreds of dollars.
3. Always, always, always check the status of your flight before headingto the airport. Few things are worse then finding out your flight hasbeen delayed or canceled after all the hassle of getting you and yourluggage to the airport.
4. Arrive at airport early enough not to rush. That extra 30 minutesdoes wonders to lower your stress level.
5. Think ahead while packing. Do you really need 3 pairs of shoes and 3pairs of pants? Figure out which shoes and clothes aremultifunctional. Also, coordinating around one or two colors helps cutdown on clothes.
6. If you’re flight is longer than an hour, do yourself a favor and get atravel neck pillow. Agood quality memory foam travel pillowwill get your trip started right. The best travel pillowshave full support that keep your head and neck in proper alignment.Remember, posture = comfort.
7. Bring only one or two credit cards. If your wallet is lost orstolen, it won’t be such a hassle.
8. Drink Gatorade. Often the water in different countries hasimpurities that can make you sick. Sightseeing is surprisinglystrenuous.
9. Best money saving tip. Take a moment to reflect on what travelersvisit in your area. I can’t believe how many people in SouthernCalifornia have never been to the Grand Canyon, for example.
10. If you do research on your travel online, don’t forget to glance atthe reader’s comments. Often, you will find great insights.
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