20 Brilliant Travel Hacks You Need to Know for Summer Vacation

Whether you’ll be traveling by plane, train or automobile this summer, traveling doesn’t have to be that complicated. We have some easy tips to help avoid any unexpected turbulence or bumps in the road.

1. When you pack a suitcase, wrap your shoes in a shower cap. This will prevent the soles from touching your clean clothes.
2. Call your credit or debit card company before traveling internationally so that you’re authorized for vacation purchases. The last thing you want is to be reported for suspicious activity and not have access to your money.
3. Store your loose cables or chargers in an old sunglasses case to keep everything in one place.
4. Bring an empty water bottle to the airport and refill it after you pass security. That way you can drink H2O without having to spend $4.
5. Enable private browsing when searching or booking flights online on your HP laptop. Travel sites often track visits and will increase your price based on search history. You can also clear your cache.
   

6. If you forget the wall plug-in for your phone charger, check the back of your hotel TV. There’s usually a USB port.
7. Stick a dryer sheet in your suitcase with your clothes to keep them smelling fresh.
8. Use a pill container to store and sort your jewelry. This is especially good for earrings.
9. Buy a portable phone charger, or charging case, for when you’re not near a wall plug. Great for planes, cars, theme parks, etc.
10. Turn a cereal container into a trash can for your car when on road trips. Add a trash can liner and voilà!

 

11. Buy a shower caddy from the dollar store and use it for easy eating. This is especially helpful when there are not enough cup holders.
12. When you’re driving in a new city and need to remember where you parked, drop a pin on Google Maps or take a picture of the parking space with your Smartphone from Buydig.com.

13. Roll up your belt and stick it inside your collared shirts to keep them clean and stiff.
14. If you’re heading to a theme park or the beach, put your phone in a waterproof case or plastic bag to prevent it from getting wet.

     

15. To protect wine bottles in suitcases, wrap them in pool floaties.
16. Turn a pot holder into a case for your flat iron so you can pack it even while it’s still warm.
17. Scan your passport, ID, and itinerary and email it to yourself so you have a digital copy in the event of loss or theft.
18. If you want to bring a small amount of concealer or lotions, put them in contact cases. Better than bringing a whole bottle you don’t need.
19. If the back of your plane seat doesn’t have a TV, put your phone or Samsung tablet from Buydig.com in a plastic bag and hook it to the back of the tray table.
20. To keep your earphones and chargers tangle free, wrap them around old gift cards.

These tips will help your trip run smoothly. Safe travels!