21 Tiny Travel Tips for a STRESS FREE Travel Day!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

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[@sandynbtx6967]

Thank you for mentioning good old fashioned paper copies! I love my devices as much as the next person, but depend on paper copies of everything. Also I agree with going directly to your gate to make sure nothing has changed.

[@aminor7476]

I have learned to travel carry on luggage only! Saves time and headaches! It is good to know the carry on bag size and weight restrictions, especially for European airlines.

[@rhondillon5056]

Love your videos and I share them often... Retired airline fares person here...direct flight is not the same as a non-stop flight. Non-stop is point A to point B, direct is point A, with stop in point B and carries on to point C, all on same plane. That is a direct flight. Even airline people use this term incorrectly. 😅😊🤔

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Thank you!! It's been so long since I've been on a "direct flight" (or the greyhound bus version of flying, lol) that I've gotten into the bad habit of using direct and nonstop interchangeably 😊

[@SilverDraco]

Thanks! I didn't realize this.

[@rhondillon5056]

​@@GenxGypsy1968❤

[@SunnySad1]

I once took a photo of my parking lot sign so I could find my car when I came back. But, lo and behold, my phone died on the trip and I couldn’t find my car! Fortunately, although I usually have a terrible memory, my brain did go into overdrive and I found it without assistance. But I was quite worried.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

That's a hard one! Not really a paper alternative unless you take a polaroid 😂

[@teresita5794]

All great tips, some not so tiny! Thanks lady❤

[@GenxGypsy1968]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@aminor7476]

I like using the “hop on/hop off” buses to get a “lay of the land.

[@helenconnor3714]

I love my direct morning flight out of Raleigh to Seattle once a year. It almost never gets cancelled and I have wiggle room in Seattle if issues arise trying to get home to Alaska. Personally hate larger airports and consider them a necessary "evil" of flying. It always seems like come in and leave from the farthest apart gates possible, and nothing ever happens to that 2 or 3 hour conbection window you gave yourself.😆 🤣

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Agreed, the longer connection time the better! Do you summer in Alaska every year?

[@helenconnor3714]

@@GenxGypsy1968 I was moved here as a child abd grew up on the island of Kodiak then came to Fairbanks for college. Never left. Two of my children live in lower 48 (Raliegh and Houston), so I have to travel. My other 2 children are about less then 5 miles away. My son lived overseas for 13 years, so we traveled the world a bit with him. Daughter-in-law was transferred back finally, so world travel has definitely slowed down.

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

I'm flying internationally this week. I am a bit stressed at finding the gate from my domestic flight. I do have a taxi scheduled to take me to the hotel, so that is one worry off my shoulders. Thanks for all the information I've gathered from your videos over the last few months. 😊

[@jaimetarne9436]

Have you planned how to pay for the taxi?

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

@@jaimetarne9436 Paid for it through the hotel I'm staying in.

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

I am now in London! The traveling had a lot of major delays, but I made it without much stress. Thanks for all your advice.

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

Well, I thought I'd let you know that all of my anxiety came to naught. Flight to England was delayed several hours, so I didn't need to rush. Did have to wait a while for my taxi, though. My trip is already half over. Time moves too fast!

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

Well, I've returned home from London. The one major problem that occurred was I missed my final leg of my flight home due to a gate miss up, so I had to get a hotel and take the early flight home today. A note to all travelers is to double check your gate number when you arrive there and not take the word of the staff.

[@lisalehman3151]

I have a travel tip!! I fly every other month and have been for 8 years now… WHEN BUYING A SUITCASE, bring a suitcase scale and weigh the suitcases that you’re looking at buying. This weight adds to your checked bag weight so buy the lightest one that you like. I did that because the suitcase I had seemed like I couldn’t pack as much in to make it too heavy. After realizing that the suitcase alone weighed a lot.

[@ElijahNetzel]

I've enjoyed watching your videos! Can't wait for my first Japan trip!

[@J-Dot73]

I know you’re going to Japan soon. I just got back from my first trip to Japan! I’m happy to share tips if you’re int interested

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Yes, I'm leaving in less than a week, so any tips are appreciated 😊. Hope you didn't get rained on too much!

[@dawnhill891]

I just flew in MEM international airport and LAX and thankfully we didn’t have to separate our liquids or snacks from our personal or carry on bags. MEM Intl airport has the new scanners that look like a MRI body scanner! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I will be so happy when all of the airports have upgraded, that will lower the airport stress so much!! 😊

[@bethwilliams7967]

Wow, was this video for me😍 Thanks!

[@jerrismith9337]

Thought I recognized RDU in your B roll. It’s my home airport as well.😊

[@P0WSEETr]

Please stop with the surprised facial expressions on your thumbnails. You're too good for that. Great tips!

[@lesliedawson7364]

I live in Chattanooga so I take a flight from Chattanooga to Atlanta but I get the earliest I can from Chattanooga so I have time to relax in Atlanta and I go through TSA in a smaller airport!!!!

[@obragg1]

I no longer use a travel insurance clearing house to purchase insurance. I do use them to compare policies but then go directly to the insurance company’s website. I save a significant amount that way (hundreds of dollars, in some cases). Also, read the policy limits CAREFULLY! A policy I had when I got Covid in Scotland paid less than half of my outlay, and I was extremely frugal in my expenses.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Definitely need to read all the fine print when it come to ANY insurance...they are for profit companies after all 😊

[@doo_da_day]

United flies direct from Reighley-Durham to San Francisco! Non-stop too😊

[@GenxGypsy1968]

True, but the nonstop flight options are pretty limited... But I do love JetBlue's nonstop to Puerto Rico!! 😊

[@aminor7476]

I have access to airport lounges; so, I look for the location of lounges of the airports I fly through.

[@kathleenkumiega1092]

I fly out of Orlando which is over an hour from my home. I stay overnight in a hotel that has extended parking so I can leave my car there and not worry about getting to my flight on time.

[@bambangtumpang9178]

indonesia Here❤

[@tammymcguire6863]

I wanted to say "Hi!" - I'm in NC as well.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Hello!! 😊. Love to see my fellow Carolina Girls on here 😂. What part of the state are you in?

[@tammymcguire6863]

@@GenxGypsy1968 I'm in Hillsborough.

[@deborahchadwick210]

Maggie Valley here.

[@pjadventure6285]

I love your natural hair color & want to know❓❓❓❓ what do you use to curl your hair❓❓❓

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Thank you!! But honestly, the only part that is really natural right now is probably the top 4-5 inches. I'm right at a year of growing out the gray. My hairstylist did an amazing job of blending! I have two different size curling irons that use for different days depending on how I feel. One is a 2 inch barrel and the other is 1 inch barrel wrap type iron. They are both hot tools, meaning they go up to 450 and I use them at the highest setting. I do let my hair completely dry before I do any heat application (usually wash at night and let it dry overnight) and its crazy poofy before I curl. I don't use any other products except occasionally a little light wax to tame the fly aways near the part and sometimes a little Moroccan oil on the dry ends, but very lightly. Whew, that was a a long explanation, but hope that helps 😊. PS It's also helpful that I can go 4-5 days between washing so I'm not having to do the curling a whole lot throughout the week.

[@livrose3567]

When I travel I always keep slips of paper in my wallet that have my hotel name, address and phone number as well as paper with my emergency contact info (the person I’m travelling with AND someone at home) just in case. It especially helped having the address in Hong Kong because I had it written in English and Cantonese characters so if I got lost I could just show a taxi driver or a police officer to help me get back. I’ve only used it once but it can be a lifesaver

[@karenwilkerson6628]

Hi my beautiful friend. I do feel like we are friends because you make us feel that way, thank you. You are so informative, and you make us feel that you truly care. OK finally 😊 my question. I hope to go on my first cruise and first flight in 2024. Have you ever cruised? What advice can you offer? I want to go carry-on only, but I dont know if I can.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Aww, thank you!! I have only been on one cruise, from Seattle to Alaska, it was wonderful! It was about 6 years ago so I'm trying to remember how much we packed. It really depends on how long your cruise is going to be and where you are going. For warmer weather you can probably mange carry on only. You won't need to bring a ton of toiletries as a lot is provided for you. I can tell you that I still struggle on almost all my trips to do carry on only! I can do it, but I really like choices, LOL!

[@karenwilkerson6628]

@GenxGypsy1968 Thank you so much! The itinerary will be warm. I did buy compression packing cubes, so I think I'll practice packing 😊 I too love having choices, so we'll see how it goes 😅 I think I'm more nervous and anxious about first time flying than anything. Breathe in Breathe out 😀

[@francesfox3913]

You always have choices, you just choose before you pack! Color coordinate so everything mixes and matches, select lightweight fabrics, plan to wear more than once, and do a little laundry. Lots of helpful info out there, consider it a challenge!

[@nnajj01]

Yes AMERICAN AIRLINES canceled my 6am flight. It took me ALL day to get where I was going. Airlines don’t cooperate with booking morning flights. I always get travel insurance.

[@rhondaduerer9437]

Love your necklace!

[@aminor7476]

I don’t have a printer; so, I elect not to print my documents. The only one I will print is my boarding pass at the airline kiosk!

[@am333]

Well, you could write the information on paper by yourself, with a pen. At least the address of your accommodation.

[@trudywebster126]

Believe your second tip is to book a nonstop flight. Direct flights may have stops along the route.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I've gotten into the bad habit of using those terms interchangeably...I'll do better in the future 😊

[@1Girl4God]

Ok, Turkish Airlines carry on luggage max is: 21.6 x 15.7 x 9. I just bought a small carry on that has listed dimensions of 22.75 x 15 x 10. We are flying from ATL to Athens and return trip flies from Rome. Does anyone know if Turkish Airlines follows the size rules to the T?

[@NaraRakhmetova]

Yes they do especially in Europe. Also they are strict on weight limit of carryon too.

[@aminor7476]

My credit cards include travel insurance when I use them to buy my tickets.

[@aminor7476]

Some European airlines charge if you do not checkin at least the day before the flight! 😩

[@jaimetarne9436]

Book your shuttle ahead of time? Every hotel shuttle Inhave used in the last couple years will not do that, they all say to call them after i land and pick up any chhecked baggage. Unfortunately.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I've had a few situations where the hotel needed to be notified if you wanted the shuttle available when you arrive because of a shortage of employees, or the hour the plane was landing. Best to just confirm the option is going to be available when you arrive than to get there and have to figure something else out, especially if you've been traveling for several hours by that time. 😊