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Ever need a vacation from a vacation? What about feeling stressed during or after a trip? It happens to the best of us. That’s why we’ve come up with 10 tips to make life easier before, during, and/or after a trip!
From drinking plenty of water and getting rest to cleaning up your house before you leave, these are tried and true things we’ve learned that just make the process of traveling and coming home much easier.
What tips do you have to make life easier for travel? Let us know in the comments or you can reach us on Twitter @wwhoneymoon, Instagram @worldwidehoneymoon, or email [email protected].
Table of Contents
Time Stamps 10 Tips to Make Life Easier Before, During, or After a Trip:
- 0:21- Intro
- 0:39- Updates/chat
- 5:28- Highlight of the week
- 9:32- Topic intro: 10 tips to make life easier before, during, or after a trip
- 10:32- #1: Build in a buffer day between travels and going back to work/daily routine
- 14:01- #2: Unpack and do laundry right away
- 15:18- #3: Invest in TSA Precheck or Clear
- 17:33- #4: Clean your house (and sheets) before your trip
- 19:07- #5: Reserve transportation ahead of time
- 22:28- #6: Download your favorite shows, movies, and ebooks before your flight
- 25:29- #7: Create a grocery list before you leave and/or have frozen meals in the freezer for when you arrive home
- 27:06- #8: Check your back accounts when you get home
- 28:43- #9: Keeping track of charges as you incur them
- 31:20- #10: Drink a lot of water while traveling and rest
- 34:23- Wrap up
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Kat is the founder and author of the World Wide Honeymoon blog. She has traveled to over 35 countries spanning 5 continents to find the most romantic, unique, and fun places for couples to enjoy time together. She creates in-depth itineraries, honeymoon guides, packing lists, and even travel budget guides (Kat’s a former accountant!). Kat has been blogging since 2017, giving honest opinions and tips from her experiences while traveling. Aside from this blog, she runs a podcast with her husband, Chris, called the World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast and a travel blog dedicated to France called France Voyager.