7 Travel Hacks for your stay abroad

It doesn't matter whether it's a longer stay abroad or a short vacation: A trip always involves a certain amount of effort and can also be stressful at times. Of course you want to avoid that. Therefore, before you start abroad, you should read on here, because we share our best travel hacks for your stay abroad with you. This saves you time and nerves.

Your travel hacks

1. Save space in the suitcase

Roll your clothes instead of folding them to save space in your suitcase or backpack. Another benefit is that your clothes won't wrinkle as much.

2. Hold on to memories

Consider a notebook and pen to keep a travel journal. Even if that's not really your thing, in a few years or even just a few weeks after your trip you will be happy to read about experiences that you had already forgotten.

3. A thin scarf should not be missing

A thin, large scarf or a shawl should also not be missing in your hand luggage. During the flight you can use it as a blanket or pillow, for example. You can also use it as a headscarf when traveling or to cover your shoulders when you visit religious places, such as a Buddhist temple.

4. Digital copies for emergencies

Before you start your journey, it makes sense not only to pack printed copies of your passport and important documents, but also to have them digitally with you. Save them to your phone, email them to yourself, or upload them to a cloud. So you can always access your important documents.

5. Keep clothes fresh longer

When traveling it can happen that you cannot wash your clothes for a longer period of time. To keep the laundry smelling fresh longer, you can put a dryer sheet between the laundry in the suitcase. It is also advisable to keep the dirty laundry in a separate bag from the clean ones in your luggage.

6. Always enough sockets

Mobile phone, camera, tablet, ... You have a lot of electronic devices in your luggage, but only one mains plug adapter? Then it is advisable to buy a USB charger with multiple USB ports. Here you can connect all your devices via the USB cable and charge the batteries. A power bank can also be very useful on the go.

7. Leave room for souvenirs

Do not pack your suitcase or backpack to the brim. This way you still have room on your way back for a souvenir or gift for your friends or family or of course for yourself.

Our 7 travel hacks can make one or the other situation easier for you while traveling and avoid unnecessary stress. start well prepared on your foreign adventure!