These 14 Travel Hacks Will Save Your Vacation
by Team Fathom
Get ready. Go! Photo by Steve Richey / Unsplash.
How can you score that impossible reservation? What do you do when you get sick halfway around the world? And how can you stay beautiful at 10,000 feet? To travel smart is to know the right tricks. Fathom has the travel hacks to help you through any circumstance — from healing jellyfish stings to purchasing safari gear.
Here's everything you need to know before you go.
For when the hotel doesn't have a gym but you still want to have a gelato after your pasta cabonara.
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Remember Murphy's law? Anything that can go wrong will go wrong — but can still feel right! — when you are prepared.
Read it: 16 Tips for Avoiding an Epic Travel Fail
First-time parents don't fret! Traveling with this extra (extremely cute) baggage is tough, but there's hope. It requires some pre-planning and a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
Read it: Now Boarding: 10 Tips for Flying with Babies
Fortune favors the bold in Taiwan — or so we think.
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Yes. You. Can can bring back that souvenir!
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Sun poisoning, jelly fish stings, and insect bites are a nomad's nightmare. Make sure a visit to the hospital is not on the itinerary.
Read it: Ask the Doctor: Quick Fixes for 7 Common Travel Ailments
The worst thing about flying is squeezing into a middle seat. Want to know how to relieve some of that tension?
Read it: How to Have a Stress-Free Flight
Things can get pretty wild out there, but don't go overboard when packing. No one needs that much khaki.
Read it: What to Pack on Safari?
Don't trek halfway across the world only to be turned away from once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences.
Read it: How Can I Get into Impossible Restaurants?
Sometimes it does a soul some good to do some good. Volunteering abroad gives you the chance to see a different side of the world – figuratively and literally – while also making an impact.
Read it: Voluntourism 101: Giving Back
When tourist attractions gets tiring, go native! It's time to make new friends.
Read it: How Do I Meet Locals in Foreign Places Without Feeling Stupid?
Are you a roller or a flat packer?
Read it:
How to Pack: The Rolling Technique
How to Pack: The Flat Technique
Traveling is fun. Traveling is great. Traveling can take a toll on your face.
Read it: 11 Best Tips for Staying Beautiful When You Travel
Not all bargains are created equal. Learn when to save and when to splurge.
