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Favorite travel tips/tricks/hacks?

Posted by PapaDels

on November 5, 2026, 10:35:21

I feel the need to improve our travel habits. With the nest empty we plan to do more. What are the things you do / own that make travel easier / more enjoyable? Anything from favorite portable charger to packing to how you plan and book.

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Favorite travel tips/tricks/hacks? - PapaDels Yesterday, 10:35:21

A few things, some repeated ones from below others new - ATL Yesterday, 18:50:42
- We’ve saved hundreds or even thousands by taking long layovers in European hubs. We explore cities - ATL Yesterday, 19:45:31
  - Good call. An overnight in Amsterdam is fun* - Nobster Yesterday, 19:59:31
    - We did 8 hours. So checked our carry ons for safekeeping, boarded the train and hit the museums - ATL Yesterday, 20:49:07
- TL;DR* - bbonb Yesterday, 18:58:19
Anybody had any luck using AI to find low airfares? - DT Yesterday, 13:01:07
- yes* - bbonb Yesterday, 18:02:25
- my brother sort of did. instead of a lower fare per se, he got an itinerary for a greece trip that - torinese Yesterday, 13:08:40
i don't know how the prices are now, but if you travel a lot, the travelpro platinum elite line is - torinese Yesterday, 12:35:17
- I like solgaard. compression closet. No zippers* - Nobster Yesterday, 20:04:46
- second this. they've also got a 2 wheel dragger, if that's your bag baby.* - illinibone Yesterday, 18:23:12
I’ll put this here. Spring break travel prices are bonkers - CWR10 Yesterday, 11:30:44
- Last year we got $700 tickets to New Zealand with a 12 hour fun layover in sf* - Nobster Yesterday, 20:06:10
- All travel prices are bonkers. Prices of everything are bonkers. We just had an election about it. * - doubledown Yesterday, 11:51:17
- Personally, I’d be fine never going to FLA ever again. (nm) - Waka Yesterday, 11:42:32
  - I've been all over that state; Jacksonville to Key West, Pensacola to West Palm - KingTalkyTiki Yesterday, 12:38:31
    - I bet there are some cruises that leave from Texas - DT 1 hour ago
  - I don’t disagree but it is reliably warm in March and is easy with young kids - CWR10 Yesterday, 11:50:44
    - Valid. Much different equation. (nm) - Waka Yesterday, 11:57:20
Don't marry mrs. Effin...she's a horrible overpacker. - EffinIllini Yesterday, 11:29:58
- Also, IMO, driving is preferred to flying to a vacation destination within ~12 hours. - EffinIllini Yesterday, 11:38:04
  - yeah no* - Tortillini Yesterday, 11:39:32
    - You also likely don't live almost 2 hours from the nearest airport to add 4 hours to a round trip. - EffinIllini Yesterday, 11:51:16
      - Indeed I do not.* - Tortillini Yesterday, 11:54:57
        
        I may have a different opinion if we lived closer to a major airport.* - EffinIllini Yesterday, 11:59:15
        
        Samesies. I can get to ORD in like 45 mins on CTA. (nm) - Waka Yesterday, 11:56:28
    - When Mrs Mishawaka and I started dating, we went to OK to visit with her family. - Waka Yesterday, 11:50:20
Backpack or small bag with trolley sleeve for secure stacking on your luggage* - CWR10 Yesterday, 11:27:03
I tend to find the lowest flight prices on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. And if you are - BradUnderwoodforprez Yesterday, 11:11:52
Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck if you don’t already have it. It makes the security process - Waka Yesterday, 11:04:18
- and if you go int'l once, the global entry over just precheck is usually worth it. - torinese Yesterday, 12:28:35
You can get away with a lot of contraband if you pack a giant dildo on top. * - doubledown Yesterday, 11:03:32
- Plus, with the new wave scanners, you can't get away with hiding it ... uh ... on your person. - complainant Yesterday, 12:38:34
- That’s not my bag, baby.* - DocWalk20 Yesterday, 11:14:15
keep a separate set of cables/adapters in whatever personal bag you take - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 11:03:15
- Along those lines, get a 6 ft charging cable* - Herman Blume Yesterday, 12:58:49
- If you take any international trips the single use disposable tooth brush thingies are great - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 11:07:04
  - what? this seems like a waste. how much space does a toothbrush take?* - torinese Yesterday, 12:33:33
    - I find this easier to use on the plane when I wake up from the overnight trip - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 12:42:38
  - unless your bags are already easily identifiable make sure to put something on to make them so - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 11:17:05
    - What’s a baggage claim?* - Herman Blume Yesterday, 12:59:32
AirTag luggage; vacuum pack clothing; bring disposable slippers; most importantly - bbonb Yesterday, 11:01:55
- 1pr of underwear for every four days on travel* - timmer Yesterday, 12:03:52
- Dumb question re: vacuum packing clothing. - EffinIllini Yesterday, 11:56:57
  - compression bags do the same without a vacuum. just squeeze the air out. i believe wirecutter liked - torinese Yesterday, 12:27:58
    - I’ve done both. Prefer the vacuum* - bbonb Yesterday, 18:48:46
  - the bags come with a rechargeable vacuum. Amazon. About $30* - bbonb Yesterday, 12:26:49
- if going to the beach or on a cruise, bring towel clips to keep your towel from blowing - bbonb Yesterday, 11:09:08
Packing cubes. * - doubledown Yesterday, 11:01:49
take laundry bag from hotel room - Poldark Yesterday, 10:54:35
Get to the airport early and then you can relax post-security while awaiting your flight* - bjl63 Yesterday, 10:53:05
- Diff’rent strokes and all, but I find nothing about the airport experience relaxing. - Waka Yesterday, 11:11:24
pack less* - torinese Yesterday, 10:37:34
- My Wife and I try to book airbnbs that have a washer + dryer. - Waka Yesterday, 11:14:24
  - we started that when we had small kids for that reason and proper dining space* - torinese Yesterday, 12:27:06

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