Some of the tips will help you travel cheaper, Some will help you travel safer, Some will help travel easier, Some will help travel more fun. All of them will make you a smarter traveler.
Keep your passport information handy
Don't toss out old prescription glasses
Even the disposable-camera lenses should be protected
Secure any small electronics to a bag
Pack separately for different parts of your trip
Read the fine print on your rail pass
Put freebie key chains to good use
“No early check-in” shouldn't deter you
Set up your own desk
Save your airline socks
Best Western hotels can be free Wi-Fi hotspots
There are lots of uses for wet wipes
Pack a scale
Kids can have fun and learn on long road trips
Don't always believe the airline's website when it comes to using miles
A hotel pool is hours of free fun
Tally spending at the end of a trip
Prevent accidents in showers abroad
Put an address label on your one-time-use camera
Start a coaster collection
Carry a twist tie in your wallet
Socks protect fragile items in luggage
Pack your own picnic gear
Concierges are full of good advice
Wax can free a stuck zipper
Bring your own windshield-cleaning kit
Follow the crowds for safe street food
Geography lessons can be fun
Making friends by learning the locals' favorite pastime
Line your suitcase with a plastic bag
Don't settle for the first answer to your travel question
For sales on cruise mementos, pick the last sailing to a particular region
Hit the gym for free water
Leave damaged dollar bills at home
Tie a bell to your luggage to thwart thieves
be nice to hotel house-keepers and they'll be nice to you
Use carabineers to free up your hands
Ziploc now makes extra-large bags with handles
Bring your own linens
Take photos of what you pack
Accidentally reformat your camera's memory card?
Carry a small calculator
Make your stroller stand out
Keep your luggage safe in a car
Consider bring your bike on a cruise
Pack a few hooks
Water-bottle holsters are good for holding more than water
Book separately to earn bonus miles
A beach ball can replace many expensive in-flight gadgets
