I've seen people borrow umbrellas from hotels all the time, but a lot of times, they only allow one umbrella per reservation, and if rain is expected, you need to ask ahead of time because they may run out. Some more tips is to prepare pet care, whether it is having someone visit your home having your pets in a long term daycare. Same for any plants you may have, indoors and outdoors. It is also good to have a neighbor pick up any newspapers, packages, or mail that gets delivered so people don't know you are out of the house. If you don't have a house, like me, it's still good to ask a neighbor to keep an eye out for any packages so they don't get stolen. Even better, you can ask USPS to hold all your mail until you come back from your trip.
CONGRATULATIONS Christina!!!! Your channel status is so well deserved. Here's to 100 more videos, and thousands more subscribers. You've created an amazing channel here.
Great video!! I loved the clothespin travelhack with the toothbrush, never thought of that! I always bring a pack of sanitizer wipes and baby wipes because they don't count as a liquid and I always use them on the plane/traveling. I also bring a power bank, a three way charger that fits apple, android, and download shows/videos before getting on a plane.
A caution about powders. According to the TSA powder-like substances greater than 12 oz. / 350 mL must be placed in a separate bin for X-ray screening. They may require additional screening and containers may need to be opened. For your convenience, we encourage you to place non-essential powders greater than 12 oz. in checked bags.
As an older adult I appreciate your guidance in the more modern aspects of travel particularly Aralo. I will be looking into it. I’m a loyal follower. Thank you!
This is a fantastic compilation! Thank you, Christina! I like the info about using your phone to record things that help you keep track of yourself…hotel,menus, ads, routes, distances, and ways to use your phone offline.
lol funny story. on my way back from london i got so annoyed that the 8+hour flight was over because i finally got around to watching pitch perfect and was 3/4 done with the second one! lol i think it came out in 2012 🤣 i watched so many movies on that flight. i usually wear compression stockings but i just made sure to get up and walk around between movies!
I did a trip to Ireland in the spring. I took several shirts that had 1 more use out of them. Always covered by my jacket so I still looked o.k. Also old underwear and a couple of pants that had slight fraying. Ended up with only 1 set of clothes coming home. Good thing because my traveling companion bought several hardback books. Fortunately the airline weighed both of our bags together and we were under the weight limit - 8 pounds for mine, about 70 (!) for his
Haha hardback books are always a killer 😂 I have a few in my suitcase right now and had to sacrifice some clothes to get under the weight limit. Glad to hear you’ve used the old clothing trick too haha
Love packing cubes but recently learned if my trip involves different hotels, I need to use different colors when using same or similar size cubes to help differentiate the items. I kept opening 2 or 3 to find what I needed so lesson learned
Ok sooo I saw something that might want to be noted. From my understanding if ur traveling abroad and have multiple medicines to not put in a pill planner . I was told u have to have the label on them so that way if customs stops to look in your bags it wouldn’t look like your in smuggling drugs. Like the prescription label with your name
Assuming that rules will be the same in all countries which are "abroad" to you is asking for trouble. Do your research before you go. When in doubt, ask the embassies or consulates of the countries you want to visit or transit through.
Ouuuu love tip 100! Congratulations on reaching over 100k in subscribers! Quite an accomplishment. When you showed us the picture of the 🌈, I thought you were in Nova Scotia! Congratulations again! Enjoy your break. Greetings from Cape Breton!
Thank you so much!! I filmed this one up in Scotland so you were somewhat close with Nova Scotia haha 💛 I hope to make it to cape breton someday though. It looks amazing!
Hahah unfortunately I think I’m too forgetful to be anyone’s personal assistant 😅 in fact I might need my own personal assistant to hold my life together lol
Hmm depends on your priorities, I think! Assuming you are able to leave the airport and you really want to see Amsterdam in that time, taking the train into the central station is easy. You could take the train in, go for a walk and have a nice dinner, then either go back to the airport to sleep or if budget allows, book a hotel either near the central station or airport. That’s probably what I would do!! Hope that helps 💛
While I understand the reasoning behind booking the window and aisle seat, it is NOT convenient for the person who ends up in the middle seat. Had this situation recently on a long flight with a full plane. They wanted to keep their seats but kept reaching across me to pass and share things, leaning over me to chat, etc and thought I was rude when I asked them to either switch or stop leaning over me. It was a more uncomfortable flight because these two were trying to clever. Not a fan of this hack at all!
I’m really surprised to hear they didn’t want to switch!! To me this hack only makes sense if you’re fully prepared to switch into the middle seat if it’s occupied… otherwise it’s just super inconsiderate. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience!
Which hack is your favourite? Have any more to share? Let me know in the comments!!! So grateful for all 100k of you
I've seen people borrow umbrellas from hotels all the time, but a lot of times, they only allow one umbrella per reservation, and if rain is expected, you need to ask ahead of time because they may run out.
Some more tips is to prepare pet care, whether it is having someone visit your home having your pets in a long term daycare. Same for any plants you may have, indoors and outdoors. It is also good to have a neighbor pick up any newspapers, packages, or mail that gets delivered so people don't know you are out of the house. If you don't have a house, like me, it's still good to ask a neighbor to keep an eye out for any packages so they don't get stolen. Even better, you can ask USPS to hold all your mail until you come back from your trip.
Ah great tips! Sadly I don’t have a pet or house of my own yet (someday!!) so I completely forgot about these kinds of things. Thanks for sharing 💛
CONGRATULATIONS Christina!!!! Your channel status is so well deserved. Here's to 100 more videos, and thousands more subscribers. You've created an amazing channel here.
Great video!! I loved the clothespin travelhack with the toothbrush, never thought of that! I always bring a pack of sanitizer wipes and baby wipes because they don't count as a liquid and I always use them on the plane/traveling. I also bring a power bank, a three way charger that fits apple, android, and download shows/videos before getting on a plane.
Thank you so much!!! I always forget baby wipes haha that’s a great idea. 💛
A caution about powders. According to the TSA powder-like substances greater than 12 oz. / 350 mL must be placed in a separate bin for X-ray screening. They may require additional screening and containers may need to be opened. For your convenience, we encourage you to place non-essential powders greater than 12 oz. in checked bags.
Oh I don’t regularly travel with powders so I no idea! Thanks for sharing 💛
As an older adult I appreciate your guidance in the more modern aspects of travel particularly Aralo. I will be looking into it. I’m a loyal follower. Thank you!
Aw thank you so much!!! I’m planning on creating more resources about tech/smartphones/travel soon, so stay tuned!
This is a fantastic compilation! Thank you, Christina! I like the info about using your phone to record things that help you keep track of yourself…hotel,menus, ads, routes, distances, and ways to use your phone offline.
Thanks so much for watching!! 💛 glad you enjoyed those tips :)
I’ve been watching travel hack videos for a few weeks now and I must say, THIS video is the best! Thank you!
That is so kind of you to say. Thanks so much! 💛 glad you enjoyed it.
well done, very details and many great tips ... thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!! 💛
BEAUTIFUL rainbow hahaha, thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it as well hahah I was gobsmacked
Tip #9... is soo true! ❤
Such an overlooked one! Glad you agree 💛
Great video Christina! Congratulations on your 100th video and 100K+ subscribers!!!
Thank you so much!! 💛
So many great tips! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 💛
lol funny story. on my way back from london i got so annoyed that the 8+hour flight was over because i finally got around to watching pitch perfect and was 3/4 done with the second one! lol i think it came out in 2012 🤣 i watched so many movies on that flight. i usually wear compression stockings but i just made sure to get up and walk around between movies!
Outstanding!!! Thank you
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 💛
Thanks ❤
Thanks for watching! 💛
Really helpful tips!! Thank you so much
You’re welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it 💛
I did a trip to Ireland in the spring. I took several shirts that had 1 more use out of them. Always covered by my jacket so I still looked o.k. Also old underwear and a couple of pants that had slight fraying. Ended up with only 1 set of clothes coming home. Good thing because my traveling companion bought several hardback books. Fortunately the airline weighed both of our bags together and we were under the weight limit - 8 pounds for mine, about 70 (!) for his
Haha hardback books are always a killer 😂 I have a few in my suitcase right now and had to sacrifice some clothes to get under the weight limit. Glad to hear you’ve used the old clothing trick too haha
Great tips - thank you!!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching! 💛
Love packing cubes but recently learned if my trip involves different hotels, I need to use different colors when using same or similar size cubes to help differentiate the items. I kept opening 2 or 3 to find what I needed so lesson learned
That’s a great idea!!
That’s a great idea!!
Ok sooo I saw something that might want to be noted. From my understanding if ur traveling abroad and have multiple medicines to not put in a pill planner . I was told u have to have the label on them so that way if customs stops to look in your bags it wouldn’t look like your in smuggling drugs. Like the prescription label with your name
Assuming that rules will be the same in all countries which are "abroad" to you is asking for trouble. Do your research before you go. When in doubt, ask the embassies or consulates of the countries you want to visit or transit through.
Ouuuu love tip 100! Congratulations on reaching over 100k in subscribers! Quite an accomplishment. When you showed us the picture of the 🌈, I thought you were in Nova Scotia! Congratulations again! Enjoy your break. Greetings from Cape Breton!
Thank you so much!! I filmed this one up in Scotland so you were somewhat close with Nova Scotia haha 💛 I hope to make it to cape breton someday though. It looks amazing!
I thought Scotland based on your travels (and it should be on everyone’s list) but do try to get to Cape Breton too. It’s another magical place.
A lot of good stuff in this video. Thanks a lot. And special thanks for the bathroom tip too. Nobody says these things even tho everyone poops lol
Hahah I’m so glad you liked that. I was deliberating cutting it but ultimately left it in because as you say, everyone poops!
Business card not only for the language, but also for the WRITING SYSTEM ) ( in Greece for example )
Oh great point!!
I wish you could be my personal assistant. You have so many hacks.
Hahah unfortunately I think I’m too forgetful to be anyone’s personal assistant 😅 in fact I might need my own personal assistant to hold my life together lol
congrats!!!
Tq for tip, n nice video..
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 💛
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Compression sock should wear b4 boarding the flight?
Yes!
Awesome tips! I just subscribed! Maybe I'm the 100,001! Congrats!
Thank you so much haha I appreciate it 💛
I have a long layover in Amesterdam from 5pm to 8am (the next morning). Does anyone have any advice on how I should handle this layover?
Hmm depends on your priorities, I think! Assuming you are able to leave the airport and you really want to see Amsterdam in that time, taking the train into the central station is easy. You could take the train in, go for a walk and have a nice dinner, then either go back to the airport to sleep or if budget allows, book a hotel either near the central station or airport. That’s probably what I would do!! Hope that helps 💛
I don’t pack toiletries buy them at my destination
That’s a great idea when packing light! I’ve done that a few times as well but always bring my core essentials haha - otherwise I get stressed
My friend told me that she had trouble finding conditioner in Paris for some reason.
While I understand the reasoning behind booking the window and aisle seat, it is NOT convenient for the person who ends up in the middle seat. Had this situation recently on a long flight with a full plane. They wanted to keep their seats but kept reaching across me to pass and share things, leaning over me to chat, etc and thought I was rude when I asked them to either switch or stop leaning over me. It was a more uncomfortable flight because these two were trying to clever. Not a fan of this hack at all!
I’m really surprised to hear they didn’t want to switch!! To me this hack only makes sense if you’re fully prepared to switch into the middle seat if it’s occupied… otherwise it’s just super inconsiderate. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience!