The best travel hacks for newbies

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The best travel hacks for newbies

Going through Reddit we found an amazing thread on Travel Hacks. A travel hack is finding a clever solution to a problem. We started reading and couldn't stop: there were so many good recommendations! So instead of making you read more than a thousand comments, we made a compilation of the best traveling hacks for newbies. Check them out and start planning your next trip!

1. Always check your documents are in order! The basic of travel hacks and tips!
Always be sure your documents are in orden before traveling
Always be sure your documents are in orden before traveling

Reply by gotthelowdown

2. Hopefully, you won't lose your luggage but if you do...
Take a photo of your luggage in case they loose it
Take a photo of your luggage in case they loose it

Reply by Dario_Sluthammer

3. We would recommend to never use flip flops, really
How to pack light when traveling
How to pack light when traveling

Reply by csubi

4. Don't ever exchange money when in airports
Best way to have money when traveling
Best way to have money when traveling

Reply by herniatedhernia

5. Tours may be "touristy" but they're a great way to really know a city
Local tour guides can be a good idea when traveling
Local tour guides can be a good idea when traveling

Reply by norwhichpubtours

6. Plastic bags are super useful!
Always bring plastic bags when traveling, they
Always bring plastic bags when traveling, they're super useful

Reply by johngreenink

7. Feel fresh when traveling. Great hack for international flights!
Always bring baby wipes, you
Always bring baby wipes, you'll feel fresher!

Reply by Wizard_of_Ozymandians

8. Don't punish people with your bad breath
A basic: always have a travel sized toothbrush
A basic: always have a travel sized toothbrush

Reply by reginaleftphalange

9. Be aware of what you eat and drink
Be aware of what you eat and drink when traveling
Be aware of what you eat and drink when traveling

Reply by as-well

10. We also know about a great app that can help you with this
The best way to research for your trip
The best way to research for your trip

Reply by onelittleworld

11. If we had a penny for every time we experienced this we wouldn't be rich but at least we could buy a beer
Always bring a pen when traveling
Always bring a pen when traveling

Reply by olliepots

12. SIM cards can be cheap and having Internet can save your life
Buy an unlocked smartphone and use it while traveling
Buy an unlocked smartphone and use it while traveling

Reply by theitgrunt

13. We also wrote about this here
Always private browse for flights
Always private browse for flights

Reply by Newhomeworld

14. Just be sure to check if any of the places you're going doesn't ask you to have a return ticket
Don
Don't book all the flights, maybe you'd want to stay longer in a place

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15. Simple and true, this is one of the best travel hacks for backpackers
Carry half the stuff and dobule the money when traveling
Carry half the stuff and dobule the money when traveling

Reply by angryatman

Here you can also find some great packing hacks for your trip:

16. Don't be that person that everyone hates in the line
Put everything in a jacket before the security check
Put everything in a jacket before the security check

Reply by porkpie1

17. But also don't miss the important spots!
Experience the local culture when traveling
Experience the local culture when traveling

Reply by ptown40

18. We didn't know of this...
Put some almond oil in your nostrils when flying
Put some almond oil in your nostrils when flying

Reply by sjvmi87

19. Even for the fashionable people out there, this is a great idea and it one of the best travel packing hacks
Pack clothes that go together
Pack clothes that go together

Reply by tfdoido

20. Oh! Take precautions:
Wash your hands before security check
Wash your hands before security check

Reply by FreeOJ32

21. There's always someone that makes this mistake, don't be that person
Always check your name matches on all your documents
Always check your name matches on all your documents

Reply by Mrg06

22. Yep, ask the locals
Ask locals for the places they visit to eat or have a drink
Ask locals for the places they visit to eat or have a drink

Reply by mfigroid

23. Learning languages can also be fun
Always learn useful phrases in the language of the place you
Always learn useful phrases in the language of the place you're visiting

Reply by CypressBreeze

24. Walk a bit and you'll find treasures
Avoid touristy places for eating in a new city
Avoid touristy places for eating in a new city

Reply by chalk_passion

25. Great idea if you're planning to buy things during your trip
Bring old clothes when traveling in case you have to get rid of them
Bring old clothes when traveling in case you have to get rid of them

Reply by potentpotables321

26. Another perk of packing lightly
If you can, only bring the carry-on, it
If you can, only bring the carry-on, it's easier!

Reply by SplittingEnnui

 

So what do you think? Travel hacking can sure be fun! Do you have any other travel tips you'd give us? Leave them in the comments!

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