Word Street Journal

Travelling is a wonderful experience that broadens the mind, but it can be a challenge, especially if you are not well prepared and in this short article, we present a few amazing travel hacks that everyone should know.

• • Take images of your passport photo, visa pages and travel insurance policy – Of course, no one plans to misplace their passport or travel insurance, but it does happen and if you have the images on your smartphone, things are much easier. In the event law enforcement wish to see some ID, you can bring up your passport images on your device.

• Roll clothes to save space – Whether you are flying to the best island resort in Maldives or the Thai island of Phuket, rolls your clothing to save space in your luggage. You would be surprised at just how much space you can reclaim with this cool hack. The young hippy travellers discovered this in the 1970s and it has resurfaced recently. Suitable for socks, underwear, T-shirts and light clothing.

• Google Translate – Forget that phrase book next time you jet off to the sun; simply download the app and you are good to go! There are all the languages you might need and you can have a conversation without any issues. 

• Cool down your rechargeable batteries – Storing them in the fridge overnight can give you up to 1 hour more on a full charge; we don’t know how it works only that it does! Tell all your friends and they can do the same.

• Last minute deals – They are out there and if you can fly at the drop of a hat, you can get a huge discount. Create bookmarks on your laptop and check regularly at the best sites for last minute holiday cancellation deals. Here are a few tips for tent rental.

• Make best use of free Wi-Fi – Every coffee shop and eatery should offer free Wi-Fi, so you can send your emails and check your Instagram without having to use your package.

• Add-ons – Many people are unaware that you get a better deal on add-ons when you book the flights, so you now have another way to save a few dollars. It can be a substantial saving, depending on the option you are buying.

• Changing money – The airport is the one place you should never change money; aside from a few bucks for a taxi ride, wait until you get to your destination and asking other holidaymakers should point you in the right direction.

• Stick fragile labels on your bags – Even if you aren’t carrying anything delicate, airport workers are trained to handle ‘fragile’ luggage with care; it doesn’t cost anything and you reduce the risk of damage to your personal possessions.

• Cheap accommodation – If you normally stay at classy boutique hotels and you can find a vacancy, hostels have private rooms and they are primarily for students, so you can enjoy a private room with en-suite for half the price of a hotel or resort.

Those who are streetwise don’t experience stress when travelling and they know how to save money; always check for entry requirements when planning to visit any country, as they can change at any time for any reason.