Recently, we polled our readers and staff to hear about their favorite travel tips. Readers chimed in with travel hacks that help save money, plus advice on ways to have a good time on your next trip. Advice recommending travel insurance came pouring in, as did tips on how to save a few bucks while booking flights.
We’ve pulled these amazing tips from expert fliers, business travelers, frequent vacationers, and travel writers together to create a guide to the best travel tips around. Take a look below to see our top travel tips and a list of the best travel gear that we can’t live without.
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1. Pack Light
Our top travel tip – from both the ViaTravelers community and our staff writers, is to travel light. If you can pack everything you need for your trip in your carry on luggage, you’ll have an easier time getting around in the airport or train station as well as at your destination.
Packing light can be tricky, though, if you’re not used to it. Work on putting together a capsule wardrobe so you can re-wear shirts and pants in different combinations and you’ll have an easier time scaling down your packing list.
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2. Pack Light
Always carry a source of light! While cell phones all have flashlights, it’s not a bad idea to have a small keychain LED light as a backup for traveling in cities. If you’ll be traveling somewhere a little more remote, bring a headlamp or small lantern.
Personally, I almost always travel with a Black Diamond Moji lantern, and it’s come in handy so many times. If I’m driving, it makes for the perfect light to brighten up a dark trunk or back seat while digging through luggage, and if I’m camping, it lights up a whole tent or picnic table.
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3. Do Your Research (or use a Travel Agent)
While a lot of travelers can just hop off the plane and go where the wind takes them, for most of us, having a plan – even if it’s just a few ideas – will help us make the most of our trips. Our readers also recommend using a reputable travel agent.
Choosing a travel agent can be tough – there are a lot of multi-level marketing (MLM) companies out there that claim…
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