Random Tips and Tricks That'll Change the Way You Travel (24 items)

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  (#1) Roll Your Clothes

  When you roll your clothes instead of folding them, you will be able to fit a lot more in your suitcase.
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  (#2) To Use Google Maps Offline, Type “Ok Maps”

  This is important for people who need to access a map but may not always have a cell signal.
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  (#3) Scan Your Passport, ID, and Itinerary

  Email yourself a copy of each of them so you still have all of your important information in case you lose anything.
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  (#4) Call Your Credit or Debit Card Company Before Traveling Internationally

  Many banks will cancel or suspend bank accounts if they notice unusual activity. By calling ahead of time to let them know you are going to be traveling, especially if you're going to a different country, you will be avoiding a lot of headaches from having a declined credit card at the checkout counter.
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  (#5) Book Flights on Tuesdays

  This is when they are generally the cheapest. 
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  (#6) Protect Liquids with Saran Wrap

  If you have to bring the entire bottle, make sure to protect it with plastic wrap so that if it does burst open, you won't have to worry about it ruining any of the other materials in your bag.
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  (#7) Google Airline Name and Flight Number for Status

  This is a lot easier than downloading the airline apps and trying to figure out whether or not it is delayed.
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  (#8) Stick a Dryer Sheet in Your Suitcase

  This will help keep your clothes smelling fresh and clean throughout your trip!
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  (#9) Cover Shoes in Plastic Shower Caps

  Your shoes probably have some pretty gross bacteria and germs on them. You don't want their dirty soles touching your clean clothes.
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  (#10) Bring Ear Plugs And Eye Mask on Plane

  This is especially crucial for long, international flights. You won't have to concern yourself with what the passengers around you are doing – or why they feel the need to have lengthy conversations at ridiculous hours with their reading lights on.
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  (#11) Use Straws to Keep Necklaces from Tangling

  Because everyone knows how frustrating it can be to try to get a tiny knot out of a sterling silver chain!
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  (#12) Put Chargers in Sunglass Cases

  You won't have to worry about detangling them when you dig them out from the bottom of your bag.
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  (#13) Empty Tic-tac Case for Bobbypins

  These candy cases act as the perfectly sized dispenser for your hair pins.
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  (#14) Put Cotton Ball/Pad in Makeup

  This will prevent it from breaking or cracking.
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  (#15) Hide Money and Valuables in Empty Chapstick

  No one would think to check a Chapstick for a hundred dollar bill. Sneaky.
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  (#16) Look into Alternative Housing

  Sometimes renting someone's home can be cheaper than hotels, depending on where you are traveling to and how long you plan on staying for. Using resources like Airbnb or subletting an apartment can often be better options than a pricey hotel.
  
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  (#17) Keep Collars Stiff with Belt

  Maximize space in your suitcase by storing your rolled up belts in the collars of your favorite dress shirts.
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  (#18) Cover Razors with Binder Clips

  So you never have to worry about blindly digging in your bag and accidentally slicing your finger. Ouch!
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  (#19) Fold Blazers Inside Out

  This will prevent inconvenient wrinkles.
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  (#20) Use Oven Mitt for Curling Irons

  That way you can unplug and pack your straightener or curling iron without having to wait for it to cool down first.
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  (#21) Use Clothespins to Prevent Toothbrush from Touching Gross Counters

  If you don't have one of those nifty little plastic toothbrush cases, use a clothespin to perk your toothbrush up on the hotel bathroom counter. Who knows the last time those counters were bleached – better not risk it.
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  (#22) Put Liquid Makeup/lotions in Contact Case

  This way you will only bring the small amounts you will be using while traveling instead of packing the entire family size bottles.
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  (#23) Download Travel Apps

  If you are going on a road trip, there are plenty of apps that will help you pick out places to stop on the way, give you traffic updates, and let you know which hot spots you can visit along your route.
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  (#24) Put Skincare Products in Straws

  No one likes to open their suitcase to see their favorite shirt ruined by an open bottle of their favorite lotion!

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