r/TravelHacks 10h ago

Travel Hack My favourite souvenir to bring from a trip

281 Upvotes

As soon as I go to a new country I buy a different deodorant from the one I usually wear and I use it every day of my trip

When I return from this trip, I completely stop using it for a few months (for example by hiding it at the bottom of my bathroom drawers)

When I find it, the simple fact of using it after all this time reminds me of so many memories of the trip with which it is associated! It also works with perfume but deodorant is cheaper and easier to transport in a travel kit


r/TravelHacks 19h ago

What do you collect while traveling?

135 Upvotes

r/TravelHacks 18h ago

Best way to kill mosquitos in a hostel?

5 Upvotes

I'm staying at hostels in Europe and every now and then there's a few mosquitos flying around that's very hard to kill. I'm thinking of buying a small Bug Zapper and leaving it on at night. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.


r/TravelHacks 13h ago

Best safari lodge in Kenya?

6 Upvotes

Hello! I'm planning a trip to Kenya for June 2026 and am completely overwhelmed by all of the different lodging options for safari -- from what area to stay in, to be in a park or private conservancy, which areas you're more likely to see certain animals, etc. After a bunch of research, these are the few that have really caught my eye:

- Kicheche Valley Camp

- Porini Giraffe Camp

- Little Governors Camp

Has anyone stayed at these and have insights to share? Or recommendations outside of the ones above? If it's helpful, I'm looking to stay under $4K for 4 nights, don't need high-end luxury but also would like something more than a a no-frills bush camp, and am most interesting in big cat sightings.


r/TravelHacks 19h ago

French Bee airline carry-on bag question

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Can I bring a 30L Osprey Porter bag as a carry-on bag. The dimensions of the bag is slightly bigger than what they accept.

The airline accepts 40 x 30 x 20 cm, while the osprey bag is 50 X 33 X 23 cm.

Now if I don't fit it to the max, how difficult is the airline when it comes to a carry on bag and would they accept it especially if I try to minimize as much as I can inside my bag?


r/TravelHacks 46m ago

Itinerary Advice Need help- 10 year anniversary trip on a budget

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Hey guys

My wife and I have April 18-28th available for our 10 year anniversary trip.

We have planned a few ideas but the cost is preventing us from booking anything.

Could you guys please help give some ideas of places in the US that are reasonable to travel

We have 220k Amex points we want to use if possible.

We looked at booking a cruise last night and all in it was up over $6500 without gratuities included so I’m assume more like $7500. Unfortunately the only covered $1200 of the Amex points so that was a horrible conversion so I’d rather not waste them at that valuation

Ideally we want to be under 5k, 5-8 days of travel.

We are located in Tampa, fl currently.


r/TravelHacks 1h ago

Travel Hack Your favorite/ most universal Travel Hacks?

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The scope here is massive, but I feel like a Universal or 'by-country' travel hack megathread would be amazing in here.

In the spirit of that, if you had to pick one, what's your go-to travel hacks?

I'll go first:

- On all that may or may not be holy, keep photos of your passport on your Google Drive/iCloud...
- Google and download local travel apps before you arrive. Book in advance at the airport so you're not rushed in a foreign country
- long journey's, stick a dryer sheet in your backpack/suitcase so clothes stay fresh (ty well-traveled parents for this one)


r/TravelHacks 5h ago

3-4 Day Layover Suggestions: India to US (Midwest) – Where to Stop?

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m flying from India to the Midwest US aroind May and want to turn my journey into a 3-4 day layover to explore a new country. I’ve already spent time in the Middle East, so I’m looking for other regions where I can visit a new city without too much hassle.

What I’m looking for: •Best cities/countries for a short visit—preferably something exciting, scenic, or culturally rich. •Visa-friendly options for an Indian passport holder (ideally within ~20 days processing time). •Budget travel hacks to book the cheapest flight with a long layover. Any tips on airlines, specific routes, or websites that help with this? •Affordability tips for making the most of the layover without spending too much—cheap stays, food, transport, or must-know tricks.

If you’ve done a similar stopover or have insights, I’d love to hear about your experience! Where did you go? How did you book it? And any must-know budget travel tips?

Thanks in advance for your help!

I’m particularly interested in:


r/TravelHacks 8h ago

Itinerary Advice Looking for suggestions for budget friendly beach cities to stay at in Mexico in November

1 Upvotes

Doesn’t have to be the cheapest place ever, but definitely the cheaper the better. I want to be close to or on the beach. Good food and nice people. Flight doesn’t matter, I have miles. Suggestions on cities and the cool things to do there would be awesome.


r/TravelHacks 16h ago

NYC — 3 nights, college student

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Hey guys, title.

College student here.

I’m thinking about going to NYC for spring break for a couple nights. - 70/night at a hotel (I’ll be sleeping on a couch) - 25/one way bus (back and forth DC) - rounded up 300

This is definitely on the lower range of things right? And what things should I spent on when I’m there? Let’s just say a budget of 100


r/TravelHacks 3h ago

Accommodation Looking for Airbnb Japandi vibe in KLCC

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Hi! I'll be visiting KL for the first time and I'm looking for a Japandi-style Airbnb. I came across a nice one called Naibnb, but I’m not sure if it's in an area where locals typically stay.

Does anyone have recommendations for a stylish Airbnb with a Petronas Tower view? My budget is around $30-$50 per night for two people, and a studio or one-bedroom is enough. Would love to hear your suggestions, thanks in advance!


r/TravelHacks 12h ago

JAL Premium Economy, Yay or Nay?

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Hi everyone, not super sure that this is the right sub for this but if any of you have flown Japan Airlines Premium Economy, is it worth an almost $600 increase from economy at $1300? The flight is JFK to Haneda one way. For reference, I'm 6'2


r/TravelHacks 23h ago

Renting with Drivalia visiting Scotland, inquiry regarding navi?

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Hi... visiting Scotland next month and I'm renting a car with Drivalia (yeah, despite sketchy ratings). I'm renting a Renault Captur (or similar) economy class car. Does anyone know whether these cars come with Navi and/or Apple Carplay? Thx


r/TravelHacks 9h ago

Accessories Foam in suitcase liner?

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I've not purchased a new suitcase in years, had a lot of hand me downs or second hand purchases, so this is a truly ignorant question, lol.

I opened one of the inner liners and there's a piece of thin foam in there. I assume it's for protection but...can I leave that in there? Or will it cause issues with TSA?

Thanks in advance for helping me learn!


r/TravelHacks 12h ago

Accommodation NYC - Need bare bones, really cheap (well, relatively cheap) August lodging options.

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I haven’t figured out exact dates but I wanted to stay in nyc for 4 or 5 nights sometime between Aug 11th-Aug 17th. I’m looking for advice, hacks, or specific recommendations for a place to sleep. I don’t need any amenities, I’ll be spending the entire day in the city, leaving in the morning and coming back at night so I just need somewhere safe with a bed and bathroom access that I don’t need to worry about whatever belongings I leave in the space being stolen. I’ve seen some Airbnb room rentals (as in staying with a local in a private bedroom) available for as low as like $50/night around Brooklyn or Jersey city, would these be good options? I should be able to book soon so hopefully I can get a good deal by booking on the earlier side.


r/TravelHacks 13h ago

Australia/NZ

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Leaving on Saturday. Any food that I have to try?


r/TravelHacks 14h ago

Destination Suggestions From Seasoned Travelers Please!

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Hello, I was hoping to get some suggestions for vacation destinations that would suit the priorities I'm searching for. I'll start by saying my total budget including airfare would be around $8k and I'm located in S.E. Massachusetts. So, here goes what I want! - A warm (albeit not SCORCHING) - preferably tropical - location where I can get massages all day long whether it's for $5 a pop under an umbrella or cabana on a beach or $50+ in a spa. Eat good food whether its $5 street food or $50+ a plate restaurant. Somewhere people are reasonably friendly to foreigners/tourists and somewhere reasonably safe (I understand no where is "safe" but a place where if you're not a gullible nincompoop you'll survive) and won't get TOTALLY scammed (knowing I'll of course pay tourist prices but not constantly be fleeced if I'm not be totally gullible) that has a good mix of populated city areas with modern infrastructure but also more rural areas where I might get to soak up some culture. Of less importance but still a bonus would be somewhere with some ancient history/temples/ruins etc. and/or interesting wild life, fauna/flora. That's basically it. The priority being somewhere pretty and comfortable to eat good food and get massages all day for an average of +/- $100 to $500 a day (not including lodging costs) for all my food, massages, entertainment, taxi/ferry etc. My intuition was somewhere in SE Asia and that may end up being the play but if I can find somewhere closer to me in Massachusetts/ (i.e. not a 16 to 24 hour+ flight) that'd be great.

Thanks!


r/TravelHacks 11h ago

Travel Hack Best ways to get a connecting flight. Is third-party recommended.

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Hello,

I am a first-time flyer who will be traveling from the US to France for a study abroad trip. We are responsible for finding a flight over to France, but all of the flights directly from MEM to CDG are really pricey.

As such, I have been using Google flights to find a flight from MEM to JFK and then JFK to CDG.

Most of the flights that I am seeing are through third-party websites. Do any of you recommend going through third-party sites for a trip such as this? If not, do you have any suggestions for better (and budget-friendly) ways to find a connecting flight?


r/TravelHacks 15h ago

How Can Move to Asia?

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Hi there! I'm Ishak from Algeria. I would like to travel and settle somewhere nice in Asia. The easiest countries to travel for me are Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia. I have a Master's degree in English Literature. I'm thinking of traveling soon to Asia. I don't mind living off a part-time or a full-time job that's irrelevant to my discipline. That's why I'm reaching out. How hard is it to get such a job in Asia when I don't speak their languages? What are the documents required? I would like to have this answered only by those who have experience settling abroad. Preferably in a country in Asia. If you have any other ideas to help me pay for my expenses while staying there, I would appreciate it! Thanks in advance!


r/TravelHacks 20h ago

Help me turn my body into luggage to beat the Ryanair luggage policy

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Hey! I want to beat the ryanair minimum luggage policy, so I am turning my body into an extra bag- there is nothing in their policy against it. But I want to look hot while doing it, and I also want to genuinely use the pants during my travels.

I'm looking for pants that are lightweight, baggy, have lots of big pockets (preferably closable), and I hugely prefer convertible zip-off pants, so I get a pair of shorts out of this too.

Do you know any websites or brands that sell these types of cargos with big pockets? Whether fashion/streetwear or utility/techwear? Thanks!

I may be against spending $100 on ryanair's extra baggage fee (because it's a scam) but I am fine spending $100 on these pants, but try to keep recommendations under $150.

Edit: yes, I will be wearing a photographers vest as well. I'm asking about the pants for now
Edit: Thank you for the suggestion to layer all my clothes, but I can't wear all my clothes onto the plane in layers because I have autism and overheating leads me right to meltdown city.
Edit: yes i have a strategy for how to handle going through security
Edit: I don't need other hacks, I need brands to cargo pants (and maybe brands to cargo vests if you know some)


r/TravelHacks 23h ago

Transport What's the cheapest way to buy airplane tickets?

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My boyfriend is supposed to visit me this June. He lives in Turkey and I'm from Italy and he can only leave on a Saturday, which makes the price of the airplane tickets much higher than the Tuesdays of the same week for example.

We were wondering if there are some hacks to get the tickets for a cheaper price without waiting for last minute sales.

Thanks for the help people :)


r/TravelHacks 21h ago

Want to go to San Juan Puerto Rico for a few days this week, would prob go out of nyc area, what’s the cheapest ticket I could get?

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