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How To Keep To A Single Carry On

Many airlines are now resorting to charging you for having checked luggage in order to compensate for higher gas prices and operating costs. Paying more than you have to for a trip isn’t what smart travelers do. Frugal fliers can sacrifice some luxuries to keep luggage fees off of their vacation budget and save time waiting at baggage carousels.

  • Bring One Pair Of Tennis Shoes – …and keep them on your feet. Shoes are one of the biggest bag space hogs and heavy at that. Wear a single multi-purpose pair that will be easy on your feet – preferably in black to help you blend in.
    • If you must bring an extra pair (or heavens two), tie them by the laces to your carry on.
  • Buy A Sturdy Multi-Pocketed Backpack – Very obvious, but don’t just bring your old Jansport from school with you. One large pocket isn’t very efficient since you’ll be packing both small and large items. Also, school bags tend to have thin material and tear easily.

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Using 5 Essential Moving Tools For Packing

Organizing a move from one home to another takes time and effort initially but saves you a number of headaches when you finally begin to settle in. The same is true of packing our carry-ons and suitcases. People tend to wait until the last minute and stuff their baggage with whatever they can find. The result is once you arrive at your destination you waste time site seeing muddling through your disorganized suitcase.

I’ve taken Lifehacker’s 5 essential tools for moving and adapted them for lazy travelers.

Labels

Using a labeler or masking tape gifts (ones you are taking or bringing back). It amazes me how many people don’t do this and end up spending time looking for the proper package opening each one. You can also use labels to mark what groups of clothes are clean or dirty.

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The Quick Guide To Visiting North Korea

Politics aside, there are many travelers who are curious on how to travel to the reclusive communist nation. Preparing for a trip to North Korea is not like booking any normal vacation and there are some important things you should know.

  • Independent Travel Is Not Allowed – Tourist visas are only granted to people who take part of a guided tour. Tours are generally booked by Chinese travel agents who will attempt to obtain a visa and submit a detailed itinerary to the North Korean authorities.

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How To Dispute Airline Weather Delays

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About Anil Polat

foxnomad aboutHi, I'm Anil. foXnoMad is where I combine travel and tech to help you travel smarter. I'm on a journey to every country in the world and you're invited to join the adventure! Read More

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