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1. How To Save On Meals When Traveling
Traveling is something that you want to always have as much information on as you can, you want to
always know better ways to travel so you can save money and time. This article is to serve as a place
where you can gain a lot of tips and insight onto how to travel better in the future.
Consider mailing souvenirs home. Everyone loves souvenirs, but sometimes you can wind up with
one too many while traveling. You can always mail them home if all the things you have accumulated
on your vacation won't fit in your suitcase for the return trip. You will make it home before your
trinkets do usually.
Be respectful and patient towards security checkpoints and customs officials. In most cases, these
exist for your safety. If not, being upset still won't help you get through any faster. In fact, making a
fuss at the security checkpoint is almost always a ticket to the express lane for the extra search.
In countries that you travel to, be aware of the cultural view of how questions are answered. In some
places, especially India and Asia, it can be considered very rude to tell someone that you don't know
the answer to their question. Others may simply answer "yes" to any question asked in English. Pay
attention to doubtful body language.
When thinking of the items you are going to take with you on your trip, think about what the
weather will be like. You can check how the weather has been in the region for the past week and
also look at the forecast. Just make sure you take precautions if necessary, so you won't be caught
off guard, if the weather decides to change.
Sometimes long flights can cause you to sit and sitsit and sit. Once in a while don't be afraid to get
up and walk down the aisles every. Exercise is great for you and when the plane reaches its'
destination, you won't feel so lousy and you will avoid the stiff feeling in your legs.
Before leaving on a trip, find out and write down the addresses of the American embassies in the
countries you'll be visiting. While the embassy is not a traveler's aid office, they can help you if your
passport is stolen or if you find yourself in some kind of unexpected legal trouble while overseas.
Taking time to travel to new areas while on the way to an intended travel destination can help one
find new places to stay at for the next time they want to take a trip. Side trips can often yield
exciting and new places for one to explore either on their trip or to book a separate trip to
experience fully.
Bring a cheap over-the-door organizer for shoes or jewelry if you plan to stay more than one night in
a hotel room. Instead of filling it with shoes, you can use the pockets to store your toiletries, room
camera, any, phone and key other objects which might easily get lost in the fray. The clear pockets
make it easy to find things, in seconds.
When traveling by air with small children, pack a couple of toys that they have never seen before in
your carry on baggage. Traveling can be difficult and stressful for a very young child. A couple of
new toys can provide a much needed distraction. It also helps to prevent that over tired, or over
anxious, crankiness that children sometimes experience.
Take advantage of the hotel's ice machines when you are traveling. They often dislike the way hotel

2. coffee tastes, although many people enjoy having a cup of coffee in the morning. So try putting ice in
the machine the night before and allowing it to melt, the ice machines use filtered water. The
difference in taste between coffee made with filtered water instead of tap water is amazing.
When traveling overseas, do not be afraid to use your cell phone if you need to make a brief call
home. You may be charged a high fee, but you can avoid the stress of trying to figure out how to use
phone cards. Consider using a phone service that operates over the internet if you need to make
several calls.
Do not purchase clothing or shoes especially for the trip without wearing them first! Sometimes
shoes and clothing seem attractive for a trip, but if they fit awkwardly, you will not enjoy traveling
with those shoes and outfits. Choose footwear and outfits that you are comfortable wearing.
In order to get a cheaper currency exchange rate, make sure to wait until your destination to
exchange your money. Change a minimal amount of money before departing if you are uncertain
about conditions at your destination, or if you know for sure that you will not be able to exchange
currency for a while.
Try not to over pack. When people travel, they sometimes pack unnecessary items, such as heavy
books or clothing. Just pack what you know you will use. This makes life easier by not having to lug
around a heavy bag or suitcase. Also, try not to use more than one or two suitcases per person.
One great travel suggestion is to allow enough time for hotel checkout. You may be charged a hefty
fee if you are unable to check out when you are supposed to. You definitely always want extra check
out time.
Make sure that when you are not the driver in a car trip, that you are getting sleep when you can. It
is of utmost importance that everyone who drives is alert and well-rested since many crashes and
deaths are associated with drivers who have fallen asleep behind the wheel.
Don't hold on to your frequent flyer miles for too long, since they may well expire before you get
around to using them. Miles often expire 18 months after you earn them, so use them while you can.
You may be able to trade them in for magazines or other rewards if you don't need to fly.
The success of a trip is often determined before you even leave, as was mentioned earlier in this
article. Keep the helpful hints you read here, in mind, as you prepare for your next journey. With this
advice at your disposal, you're likely to create trips that you return from, with smiles.