Once the flights are booked and the accommodation reserved, it’s time for phase two of traveling: packing and planning. Just mentioning these two words is enough to induce a mini panic attack, but worry not, as we’re here to help you prep like a pro. We’ve rounded up eight of our favorite articles that take the stress out of vacation planning. From packing for all climes to creating the perfect itinerary, our travel experts have got you covered.

1. MUST-KNOW TRAVEL TIPS
1. Alwayspacka towel
It’sthe keytosuccessful galactichitchhikingandplaincommonsense.Youneverknow whenyouwill
needit,whetherit’satthe beach,on a picnic,or justto dry off.While manyhostelsoffertowels, you
neverknowandcarryinga small towel won’taddthatmuch weighttoyourbag.
2. Buya small backpack/suitcase
By purchasinga small backpack(Ilike somethingaround35/40 liters),youwillbe forcedtopack light
and avoidcarryingtoo muchstuff.Humanshave a natural tendencytowantto fill space soif you
pack lightbuthave lotsof extraroomin yourbag, you’ll endupgoing“well,IguessIcan take more”
and thenregretit.
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3. Pack light

2. It’s OKto wear the same t-shirta fewdaysina row.Take half the clothesyouthinkyouwill
need…youwon’tneedasmuchas youthink.Write downa listof essentials,cutitinhalf,and then
onlypack that!Plus,since youboughta small backpacklike Isaid,you won’thave muchroom for
extrastuff anyways!
4. But take extrasocks
You’ll lose abunch to laundrygremlins,wearandtear,and hikingsopackingextrawill come in
handy.I onlytake a fewmore than I need.Nothingbeatsafreshpairof socks!
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5. Take an extrabankcard and creditcard withyou
Disastershappen.It’salwaysgoodtohave a backup incase youget robbedorlose a card. You don’t
wantto be stucksomewhere newwithoutaccesstoyourfunds.Ionce hada card duplicatedanda
freeze putonit.I couldn’tuse itfor the rest of my trip.I was veryhappyI hadan extraandnot like
my friend,whodidn’tandwasforcedtoborrow moneyfromme all the time!
6. Make sure touse no-fee bankcards

3. Don’t give banksyourhard-earnedmoney.Keepthatforyourself andspenditonyourtravels.Geta
creditcard and debitcard that doesn’tcharge a foreigntransactionfee oranATM fee.Overthe
course of a longtrip,the fewdollarstheytake everytime willreallyaddup!
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