How to Make Traveling Easier
STORY BY SARAH KEARNS
Travelling can be a real hassle, even though it’s also a lot of fun.
If you want to enjoy the fun without the headache, then you just have to use the life hacks that only serious travellers know about.
These will allow you to get from A to B with ease and then enjoy the rest of the ride!
1. Go hand luggage only
Checking in bags is a lot of stress and hassle, as you have to get to the airport a long time in advance to be able to join the queue. Any slight delay, and you might be in danger of missing your flight.
However, if you opt to travel with hand luggage only for short trips, you can save yourself all of that palaver. Pack a rucksack or travel bag that fits the size requirements, and all you have to do is check in and get on the plane – and you’ll also save money.
2. Get priority passes
On the other hand, if you want to spend a bit of money to make things easier, you can also upgrade yourself to priority passes.
These can get you through the boarding process quicker, so you don’t have to wait in line for as long, which also means you get first pick of the overhead storage.
This can also work when traveling by train or ferry, and you can reduce your queue time even further with online check-in.
3. Download free apps
Buying a travel guide is a little old-fashioned these days, and it also gives you something extra to have to lug around. Plus, planning your day isn’t any easier when you have a whole guide to choose from.
Instead, download a free travel app. There are plenty out there, and many of them will set out whole itineraries so all you have to do is follow the steps.
4. Book your place
If traveling by car you might have to find a parking space in an unfamiliar environment. This usually means wasted time driving in a circle, trying to figure out where you can stop. You can cut this hassle out entirely by booking a parking space through a sharing community site like ParkHound. This way, you know exactly where to park before you set off.
5. Use suitcase separators
When you travel, you can use separate bags within your suitcase which stack smartly to compartmentalise your possessions. You can arrange them any way you like, but this makes it a lot easier to unpack and then pack up to come home. You can arrange by day, function, or so on.
6. Create an itinerary list
Having an itinerary can help you plan things out, but it’s also very rigid and means you have to stick to a set route.
A lot of people don’t enjoy this, so a better option is to have an itinerary list.
This is a list of what days and times all of the attractions you want to visit are open, grouped by what area they are in. This will help you to decide where to go on the fly.
7. Sleep
Want to really make your travels as easy as possible? A great option is to just sleep through it!
Whether on bus, train, or plane, get your head down with a sleep app and headphones to keep you resting. You can set an alarm for your scheduled arrival time so you don’t oversleep.
These hacks will make travel easier without reducing the fun – or the possibilities for exploration that are available to you.
If you want to enjoy the fun without the headache, then you just have to use the life hacks that only serious travellers know about.
These will allow you to get from A to B with ease and then enjoy the rest of the ride!
1. Go hand luggage only
Checking in bags is a lot of stress and hassle, as you have to get to the airport a long time in advance to be able to join the queue. Any slight delay, and you might be in danger of missing your flight.
However, if you opt to travel with hand luggage only for short trips, you can save yourself all of that palaver. Pack a rucksack or travel bag that fits the size requirements, and all you have to do is check in and get on the plane – and you’ll also save money.
2. Get priority passes
On the other hand, if you want to spend a bit of money to make things easier, you can also upgrade yourself to priority passes.
These can get you through the boarding process quicker, so you don’t have to wait in line for as long, which also means you get first pick of the overhead storage.
This can also work when traveling by train or ferry, and you can reduce your queue time even further with online check-in.
3. Download free apps
Buying a travel guide is a little old-fashioned these days, and it also gives you something extra to have to lug around. Plus, planning your day isn’t any easier when you have a whole guide to choose from.
Instead, download a free travel app. There are plenty out there, and many of them will set out whole itineraries so all you have to do is follow the steps.
4. Book your place
If traveling by car you might have to find a parking space in an unfamiliar environment. This usually means wasted time driving in a circle, trying to figure out where you can stop. You can cut this hassle out entirely by booking a parking space through a sharing community site like ParkHound. This way, you know exactly where to park before you set off.
5. Use suitcase separators
When you travel, you can use separate bags within your suitcase which stack smartly to compartmentalise your possessions. You can arrange them any way you like, but this makes it a lot easier to unpack and then pack up to come home. You can arrange by day, function, or so on.
6. Create an itinerary list
Having an itinerary can help you plan things out, but it’s also very rigid and means you have to stick to a set route.
A lot of people don’t enjoy this, so a better option is to have an itinerary list.
This is a list of what days and times all of the attractions you want to visit are open, grouped by what area they are in. This will help you to decide where to go on the fly.
7. Sleep
Want to really make your travels as easy as possible? A great option is to just sleep through it!
Whether on bus, train, or plane, get your head down with a sleep app and headphones to keep you resting. You can set an alarm for your scheduled arrival time so you don’t oversleep.
These hacks will make travel easier without reducing the fun – or the possibilities for exploration that are available to you.
Sarah Kearns is a hard working mother of three daughters. She is a Senior Communications Manager for BizDb, an online resource with information about businesses in the UK. She loves cooking, reading history books and writing about green living.