Eating like a local when on holiday is a great way of getting more out of your holiday and could potentially save you a lot of money. Why it’s good to indulge in local cuisine: 1. Cultural Experience Food is an important part of any culture. Trying local dishes allows you to experience the authentic […]
For short trips when travelling light with only hand luggage, a backpack beats a suitcase every time. You can now buy smart-looking backpacks which look professional and are ideal for business trips. The same pack works just as well for a short weekend getaway. Here are the reasons why love a backpack instead of a
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I always pack essential items in my carry-on luggage rather than in my checked or hold luggage. While checked luggage can get lost, delayed, or damaged while away from your gaze, keeping essential items with you in your carry-on ensures that you have immediate access to them. Here is why I avoid packing essential items
I always try and avoid checking in my bags whenever possible. These are the reasons why: 1. Save Time Checking in luggage can add extra time so you need to arrive at the airport earlier to drop off your bags, and after your flight, you have to wait at the baggage claim area. Travelling with
Your flight attendant might look tired but never tell him or her they look tired. Your intention might be well-intended as you might be trying to be friendly and strike up a conversation but this is a complete No No. It’s generally considered polite not to make unsolicited comments about someone’s appearance, especially if it
Whenever I am flying in the same time zone I always like to fly as early in the day as it offers several potential advantages. 1. Less Chance of Delays Morning flights are less likely to be delayed compared to flights later in the day. Airports and air traffic tend to get busier as the
Have you ever found that each time you look at a website for a particular flight the price seems to creep up? This is called “dynamic pricing” which is when companies like airlines and hotel companies use various factors, including browsing history or cookies, to adjust prices based on individual user behaviour. It has been
If you lose your boarding pass at the airport, it’s a real nightmare trying to board the flight and a lot of unnecessary stress. I always take a photo of my boarding pass. If I use the airline app to register for my flight and obtain my boarding pass, I take a screenshot of it because
Flight prices can vary quite considerably within a few days of each other so if you have some flexibility with the day you fly you can save a lot of money. I recently used this hack when booking a trip to the Italian Dolomites. I bagged a great hotel price and was now trying to
Exchanging money at the airport Currency Exchange Counters might be convenient, especially if you need local currency immediately upon arrival. However, it is usually one of the most costly places that you can exchange money. If there is a choice of counters make sure you compare rates and fees sometimes referred to as commissions. If
