Not something to take with you but makes packing much easier. I started with a packing list from the internet, copied it, made changes and saved it on the computer.
With your own list you can be a specific, and include items that might only be on your list. I also have a pre trip list (stop the newspaper and mail, etc.) and a "out the door" list (turn down heat, etc).
Don't take lots of stuff with you, but don't forget what you really need.
Im a big fan of travel magazines, books, guide books, gadgets etc. I subscribe to budget travel, and like the lets go series. anyone else? am i missing out on a little know magazine or book?
Well you can pruchase online really good guide books on www.lonelyplanet.com
Also you my read there tips also. On www.virtualtourist.com you may also find good savvy tips. And there is a good website http://www.infohub.com/scripts/quiz_cgi/index.php not sure if you can purchase a travel book online but u may check it there, but their section Savvy Traveller Quiz is indeed awesome. there are tones of usefull savvy tips on how to travel all around the world on budget
Yep. It works miracles but there's really no need to travel with a big roll. I like to wind some up on my Nalgene water bottle. A few feet of it around the bottle and it barely increases the diameter of the bottle. Just be careful when you wind it on...don't touch the adhesive or it won't work as well when you need it!
What I actually did was flatten an empty toilet paper roll out then wrap the duct tape around it. Instant travel sized duct tape. No need to buy the grossly overpriced stuff that's rolled up into "travel sized" packages. Also this way you can pick the quality of duct tape you want to bring, consumer grade vs. industrial strength, etc.
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What I actually did was flatten an empty toilet paper roll out then wrap the duct tape around it. Instant travel sized duct tape. No need to buy the grossly overpriced stuff that's rolled up into "travel sized" packages. Also this way you can pick the quality of duct tape you want to bring, consumer grade vs. industrial strength, etc.
Simple phrase book if you are going to a place where they speak another language other than your own is always handy. I prefer them very small then it is not cumbersome when you need to get directions in a hurry. (like where is the bathroom?)
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I can't stand having to carry all those darn "membership cards" that FTs have, so I generally only carry the ones I really need for that particular trip and just travel with a list that has all the others on it in case I need one. Gotta love the ability to use a small font and keep it as small as possible. After this current bout of laziness, I'll probably step it up a notch and laminate it, that way it will last longer.
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A small bottle of hand sanitizer (like Purell). Use it frequently and especially before eating anything.
FYI, These are being freely given away at many, many AA ticket counters. It's the Germ-X brand, small travel size, and it comes in a TSA-Friendly zip-loc bag too! Bonus baggie!
The TSAs do not like them...a lot of people throw the baggie as-is into their carry on, and then it's a 2nd bag that now violates the 1-baggie rule. And/or, they stuff the GermX into their already overflowing 1-baggie, and stuff keeps falling out, and it's a hassle to check. So far, I've found most AA ticket counter agents glad to part w/ several at once---so stock up!
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The large super mega jumbo sized plastic bags have come in very handy--from laundry hamper to 'carry-on' bag. During a trip, the zipper on my duffle bag gave way (fell off actually). I didn't have time to buy a new one so I put my stuff inside the jumbo baggie and then put that inside the duffle shell for easier carrying. All my belongings made it home without worry of them spilling out all over the airport/airplane.
A growing number of websites offers free mp3 city audio guides, just search google for audioguide, audio guide, mp3 city tour followed by the name of the city.
During the times I travelled absolutely on a shoestring, I always had a smalltea cooker with me (I don't know what's the appropriate English word, it looks like this). It's working with electricity and you find it it most hotel rooms anyway.
The reason: You can save a lot on food by buying instant meals (like this) without having to waive a hot meal
Nowadays I prefer tasting the local food (not everywhere though )
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