The Only 5 Travel Hacks You'll Ever Need

Best Travel Hacks

1. Use an ATM to get access to the local currency instead of using the currency exchange 

The fees charged by your bank when travelling to the US or overseas are typically cheaper than those offered to you by currency exchange bureaus. 

2. Invest in a portable charger. 

Even though our buses are equipped with outlets, you never know when you might run out of juice on-the-go. Pack a portable charger and bring cables for your phone, camera, or other electronics you want to bring on longer excursions. Don't forget to charge the unit itself overnight before your trip!

3. Only unpack what you really need. 

Upon arriving at your hotel, skip the part where you unpack all your luggage. Odds are you over-packed and won't use everything you brought with you. If you only unpack necessities then you're less likely to forget something behind when you leave. 

4. Make a shopping list for souvenirs. 

If you're prone to impulse buys or dishing out cash for extra keychains, mugs, and magnets to keep around the house as spare gifts, make a list of who you want to shop for and stick to it. 

 5. Pack a pashmina. 

A pashmina is the most versatile piece of clothing and saves space in your luggage. Use it as a blanket, a shawl or scarf, or an emergency towel. The beauty of a great pashmina gives a modern spin to what Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been telling us all along.