General advice every traveller should know before a trip.

Essential travel tips:

How to pack light

Choose the right bag

• Opt for a carry-on sized backpack [40l or less], or a compact rolling suitcase [20-22''].

• Use packing cubes to compress clothes.

Use the rolling vs folding method

• Roll soft fabrics such as jeans or t-shirts to save space.

• Fold stiff items such as blazers or dress shirts to prevent wrinkles.

Downsize toiletries

• Use travel size containers [3.4 oz or 100ml]

• Solid alternatives such as soap bars or toothpaste tablets.

Best apps for travelling

Navigation and offline maps

• Google maps- real time navigation, offline maps and saved itineraries.

• Maps.me - detailed offline maps with GPS tracking.

• CityMapper- best for urban public transport, including busses, trains and bikes.

Budget and money management

• Revolut- Fee-free spending abroad with real exchange rates.

• XE Currency – Real-time exchange rates 11.

• Splitwise – Split expenses with travel buddies

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Travel

• IMPT.io – Tracks and offsets your carbon footprint

• HappyCow – Finds vegan/vegetarian restaurants

  Green Travel – Eco-friendly hotels and tours

Safety & Emergency

• Sitata – Alerts for flight delays, strikes, or health risks 9.

• TravelSmart – Emergency numbers and hospital locator

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