“Anyone who starts to pack in panic at the last minute or are constantly worried along the way will enjoy his journey less,” says Martine Langerak, spokesperson at Sunweb. Langerak likes to share her travel hacks so that you can go on the road with more peace and overview.
Remove wheels from the trolley
Retail luggage of 20 kilos costs more and more, so many travelers only opt for hand luggage. But one centimeter too large or too wide, and you have to pay extra. Some trolleys are technically just too large for approval of the gate, unless you remove the wheels. If you buy a trolley, buy one with removable wheels.
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Scan your luggage
Do you doubt at the airport whether you have forgotten something? Place the open suitcase on the floor before departure and take a photo with your smartphone. Mail the photo to yourself. This way you always have a visual overview of what you have with. Also useful if you are searching for luggage.
Pack with the ‘5-5-5 method’
That means: Five top pieces, five bottom pieces and five essentials (for example socks and underwear). This way you prevent packing too much and it must provide sufficient combinations. Neutral colors are handy.
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Spray your clothes smooth
On arrival at the hotel or house you can turn on a hot shower and hope that this steams your clothes neatly. It is more durable to put a little hair conditioner with water in a spray bottle and spray this light over your clothes. Pull it smooth and hang it. Your clothing immediately smells nice and fresh.
Hacks on the beach
Take a shopping bag and fill it with sand. Knock it to the stem of the parasol just above the ground. This will not blow away anymore.
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Do you not dare to go into the sea because you are afraid that your valuables such as money, telephone and keys will be stolen? Put them in an empty bottle of sunscreen or an old spectacle box.
Haps sand that sticks to the feet after swimming? Fill a plastic bag with seawater, walk with it to your slippers and rinse your feet clean before you get in your shoes.
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App yourself important information
Before you leave, create a WhatsApp group with yourself as the only participant. Put everything you want to quickly find along the way: your hotel address, a photo of your passport, parking space and any local emergency numbers. This way you always have everything at hand and you don’t have to worry if the connection is bad.
Download Relaxation at home
Download podcasts, series or soothing music at home. Then you don’t have to search at your holiday address and you don’t need WiFi or data.
Apps from travel organizations and airlines
Travel organizers often offer a handy overview of your journey in their app. For example, booking extra excursions is easy and you will be kept informed of practical updates. Even with apps from airlines you stay aware of changes to the gate, arrival and departure times.