**TRAVEL HACKS** How To Feel At Home When You Travel!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Transform your hotel or Airbnb stay into a cozy home away from home! 🏡✨ Whether you're traveling for work, vacation, or a weekend getaway, these simple tips will help you create a more comfortable and personalized space. From packing small essentials to adding familiar scents, and making the most of local touches, we’ll show you how to feel more at ease wherever you stay. Follow along to elevate your travel experience and make any place feel like *your* place. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your own travel hacks! VIDEO TIMELINE 00:00 Intro 00:22 First Things First - Unpack! 01:56 Check It Out! Hotel Amenities I Want 03:25 Explore The Area! 04:10 Stock the kitchen! 04:35 It's the little things that make it homey! 07:08 Make it Cozy! 08:23 Protect your feet! 09:08 My Bathroom Must Have 10:10 A space to do some work PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Carry-on Luggage: bit.ly/LEVEL8XEunice28 10% discount Code: Theory of Simple10 Cream backpack: www.amazon.com/promocode/A1EZF3GSYEOE61 25% off code 25PRSHBH RFID Cream Cross Body Bag: amzn.to/4gBx2BW Brown Leather Tote: bit.ly/423b4A3 Get $30.00 off using this code! TBEuniceW30 Compression Packing cubes: amzn.to/3Xs6PgA Portable, rechargeable, motion nightlight amzn.to/42Xr9as Travel Electric Cook Pot: amzn.to/4bVJ1rU Travel Collapsible Electric Kettle: amzn.to/3Zyee0j Utensils in a bag (see this video to get links) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6CqdYOhoNConc0si=763RrZp7SzlzARcu Inflatable Water weights: amzn.to/4e8SvRh Natural Spay Oil for room: amzn.to/47zm2RA Cream Leather Slides w/ Buckle: amzn.to/3XQMJhj Champagne Slip Dress (Tagged in the video) Mini Bidet: amzn.to/3XOWFrM Collapsible Black Coffee Cup: Thank you for watching & visiting my channel! I appreciate your time & any feedback so please comment! I try EVERY product and I only recommend what I actually use and LOVE! Links I provide, may earn me affiliate commissions at NO additional cost to you and help support my channel. PATREON CHANNEL & MEMBERSHIPS! I have also started a Patreon channel where I will be putting up additional content that can not be found on my basic KZbin channel. This content is more about my personal life. You can find my Patreon Channel here: Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheoryofSimple?fan_landing=true and for those of you that do not want to join Patreon, I have the same videos available via membership to my channel. 😀 Want other content not related to travel? follow my other channel! youtube.com/@juicelifewitheunice?si=Ni1F4LGeaZCsl8YQ For other content you can find me here: Follow and Support my content! Patreon: patreon.com/TheoryofSimple Instagram: instagram.com/theory_of_simple/ Facebook: facebook.com/thetheoryofsimple KZbin: kzbin.info KZbin Music Channel: kzbin.info/door/9zPrUWOjZzc0ecRJrsJWBg #AirbnbTips #TravelHacks #HotelComfort #CozyStays #homeawayfromhome #traveltipsandtricks

[@paj8331]

Great video Eunice! Your night gown is just lovely…where is it from?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@paj8331 thank you! It’s tagged in the video! 😊 From Target!

[@olwenkempson455]

When travelling to make my hotel room feel more like home I always bring two pictures in their frames of my family pets and family.. I always display these on my bedside table. Love your travel tips.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@olwenkempson455 I used to do that in the days before digital. I have my wallpaper on my phone as my “picture frames”. It’s always good to see faces of those you love when you’re away from home.💕😊

[@reneenospam]

Love your tips! The first thing I do after checking into my room is walk the hallway to find the closest emergency exit. I count the doors from my room in case visibility is poor. I also bring flip flops for showers.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@reneenospam thank you and yes, from now on I am definitely gonna count the doors to the exit! 😊

[@capercat9785]

You never cease to amaze me on your repertoire of helpful content. Even if some of your followers rarely stay extended periods in hotels, these tips are applicable even if you’re staying just a couple of nights in hotels or even in someone’s home while on vacation. I so appreciate your advice.

[@dorothyduvall6503]

Agree! I love your videos and think similarly to you on most things.

[@dorothyduvall6503]

I'm the one who bought the travel vest on Amazon after your video last year. Different brand, same idea. Love it!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@capercat9785 thank you so much! I’m so glad you are enjoying my videos and getting some great hacks! Truly appreciate your feedback🙏💕😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@dorothyduvall6503 thank you! Great minds think alike😊💕

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@dorothyduvall6503 so glad that worked out for you and I appreciate you letting me know that💕😊

[@gracebond6052]

You’re a ray of sunshine ☀️ I love your videos… keep them coming 🙏

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@gracebond6052 that is so sweet of you to say! Thank you so much and I’ll keep the videos coming😊

[@jenharvey8360]

A Trader Joes across the street - what more does anyone need?! I usually have to travel to another country to shop there! (OK, so I live 5 minutes from the border, but still.) Oh yeah, I NEVER touch a hotel floor with bare feet, especially the carpet. If I am not fully dressed, I lay a towel out over upholstered chairs before sitting in them too.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@jenharvey8360 i was so happy to have that so close!

[@dorothyduvall6503]

Smart!

[@Gevedon]

Awesome ideas...the little bidet is pretty cool! Thank you, for always sharing with us!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Gevedon thanks! I love this little bidet! I have one in each bathroom at home! 😊

[@fenderbend3r]

I am amzed how organized you are. Grear example. Thank u! ❤️

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@fenderbend3r thank you so much and I love sharing my organization and travel hacks with everyone!

[@fenderbend3r]

You are a huge blessing. God bless

[@noemimatias3729]

Wow, what a lovely hotel room. You always give us such great ideas 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend. ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@noemimatias3729 thank you so much! It was a great place to stay! 😊 I hope you have a great weekend too🙏

[@makotokino4533]

I just loved everything about this video I was just at a hotel I could have used a candle because it was stinky some things you just forget I can't remember for some reason when away from home than you Eunice I was amazed by your tips today

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@makotokino4533 thank you so much! The small little candle in a tin also came with matches because I don’t always fly with something like a lighter so it was really nice to have that combo together😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes! Here in the United States they do allow you to travel with a matchbook or even a small, Bic lighter😊

[@colleenc5008]

Great video! Love those little personal touches while away from home. I have some vinyl vases that collapse flat! So fun to use while traveling! You just can’t beat being across from Trader Joe’s- what a perfect location!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@colleenc5008 thanks! It was a great location!😊

[@dianafrances6880]

I’m such a fan of using my sense of smell to connect with my travels. In Paris I bought lavender lotion, in London I had a honey candle in my room, these scents take me right back to those travels. Also music, when I was in the gift shop of Versailles I bought a CD of the fountain music, I listen to it now and I can remember sitting on the grass in front of those fountains.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@dianafrances6880 I love this! These are great things that will take you right back to wonderful travel times and become great souvenirs💕😊 thank you for sharing!

[@jaygeecee13]

Thanks for another great video. You had some large equipment with you - did you check a bag or was this a car trip? Thanks for the tip.about the travel bidet. You are the only vlogger who has ever brought this up. Stay well!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@jaygeecee13 thank you so much! Whenever I bring Cook gear like this, I always check a bag. It just takes up too much space in a carry-on and then especially on an extended trip when I need to have some extra clothes it’s just easier to check a bag.😊

[@nschoess]

You always come up with great ideas! Thank you.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@nschoess thank you! 😊

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thanks, Eunice! Great channel One of my favorites!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@MiaHessMusic thank you! I am so happy you are enjoying my videos!💕😊

[@Just.Julie.]

Love ALL these ideas! Especially the scent on the washcloth and flowers :)

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Just.Julie. thank you! It makes a difference!

[@susanlandon1832]

Lots of great tips

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@susanlandon1832 thanks do much! Happy you got some great tips from my video! Thank you for your feedback😊

[@brandywilliams6106]

I love my portable bidet! This is a great video, thank you.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@brandywilliams6106 thanks! I love mine too!😊

[@sandraebbeson-beale1236]

Thanks for sharing! You always give great tips.. useful for everyday & travel. Stay safe & healthy in your adventures❤😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@sandraebbeson-beale1236 you’re very welcome and I’m so happy to share! Thank you so much💕😊

[@federicamorales9216]

Such amazing ideas to help with the anxiety of being somewhere unfamiliar. Love your videos.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@federicamorales9216 thank you and yes, it really does help with the anxiety of being someplace unfamiliar💕😊🙏

[@arelidelong1188]

Very nice video!❤Can you please tell us the brand of the bidet? 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@arelidelong1188 that bidet is linked in the video description😊

[@karinhart489]

I’ve just been traveling with some of my young adult relatives, & glad to have mapped out RiteAide/CVS & a decent grocery ahead of time because someone is bound to forget something. I’m grateful I figured out long ago to carry a power extension cord in the bottom of my CPAP case because sometimes there is NO reachable power outlets near the bed. While it’s for the CPAP I’ve used it to bring power to the desk! (I think this is on my mind because this just happened. Also, I bring a collapsible lantern with both USB rechargeable & has a dynamo crank on bottom, so I can turn it on to put on bedside table so if I have to turn off the lamps across the room I can see to get back to bed. I got it for my emergency kit, but liked it so well an extra lives in the side pocket of my suitcase.

[@dorothyduvall6503]

I do the same things--extension cord, flashlight and other emergency supplies that are also helpful day to day. Being a nurse, Girl Scout & grandmother helps with preparedness.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@dorothyduvall6503 yes! I always bring a travel extension cord! So handy!

[@karinhart489]

@@dorothyduvall6503 yes! I have a small rechargeable Olight flashlight on my keychain that I use almost day looking for things in dark spots or walking across the road at night. I was a Girl Scout through high school & on currently on our local CERT team. It was fun helping one of the kids plan a trip to tour Spain using both experiences & tips from videos like this.

[@Marant1000]

That room is huge 😮

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Marant1000 yes! We wanted something large since we were going to be there for so long😊

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

What great ideas Eunice! I recently went on an extended Cruisetour and brought those slipper/slides you recommended. They worked out perfectly!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@donnaschindlbeck7457 yay! They are great! Thanks for letting me know!🙏😊

[@shelleylundstedt7487]

Hey, I recognize that downtown area! Welcome to my home town! I hope you enjoyed your visit!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@shelleylundstedt7487 hi! We enjoyed it! Full video of my trip is coming out this week on my new channel!😊💕

[@KatrinaPlunk]

Is it Salt Lake? :-)

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@KatrinaPlunk Boise 😊

[@kms5306]

What a nice calming informative vlog.... Great job. One question how long do you stay in these types of rooms? Looking good Eunice, keep upmthe therapy on your back you're going greater ❤, kolleen

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@kms5306 thanks, Kolleen! We were going to be here for three weeks!! Back is feeling much better! 🙏💕😊

[@janeolinger8038]

Unfortunately, the high possibility of bed bugs in all types of accommodations prohibits me from unpacking. It certain limits feeling at home, but feeling “safe” makes this a reality for me.

[@dorothyduvall6503]

Same. It's also more convenient. I see no need to unpack. I don't want others' germs on my things and don't want to clean all the drawers and surfaces thoroughly before using them. It's the same idea as not walking barefoot in the room. Yuck! I do like the ideas such as cozy touches, i.e., book, scarf, candle, etc.. but wouldn't use fragrance even on a cloth as some would still get in the fabrics and carpet. I'm highly reactive to chemicals, and we're not made to breathe oils, perfume, etc. Even all natural fragrances can be allergenic. Bringing/buying healthy foods is a great idea to save money and be healthy. Love your smile! I always notice it.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@janeolinger8038 bed bugs can climb into your luggage as well. If you ever see signs of bed bugs, alert the management and move to another accommodation😳

[@deborahconkle6822]

I love you videos Eunice❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@deborahconkle6822 aww! Thank you so much and I truly do love making these videos for you💕😊

[@nancychaffin7826]

Great ideas! I’ll be staying in an air b&b next week….think I’ll try out some of these ideas!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@nancychaffin7826 I hope you have a wonderful trip and yes, some of these ideas were going to make you feel so much better at your Airbnb!

[@kandiblick3822]

Hi Eunice...just back from a month-long trip overseas...great idea on the fragrance...and buying at destination if possible. Great place I go is Scentsmith...an affordable version of perfumes and home fragrances. They mix right in front of you so you know it's fresh. Also, I ❤❤❤ your champagne dress/gown. Watched the video 3 times and didn't see where it's tagged...loving the wide elastic straps and bias cut...looks so comfy. Could you please provide link? Thank you 🎉😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@kandiblick3822 it should be tagged at 7:33 in the video. if you’re watching on a television, it will not come up on the screen so it will only come up if you’re watching it on a computer or some sort of mobile device .I got it at Target. 😊

[@zebralove2840]

@@TheoryofSimple Watching on my desktop computer and I see nothing come up.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@zebralove2840 I think it’s because it’s now sold out, but I got the slip dress at target

[@wendybarbee-lowell1554]

thank you for some of the tips. May I ask what hotel you were staying?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@wendybarbee-lowell1554 we were staying at home two suites in downtown Boise

[@lisa.fernandez]

Lovely. May I ask what is your job and is your travel for your job?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@lisa.fernandez thank you! 222 I work for myself😊

[@TraceyBergum]

Enjoyed the video what is the best extended stay hotel in your opinion Im needing to stay at one in AZ next year

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@TraceyBergum it really depends on where you are staying and what amenities you need. Also what rewards program you use. Rewards programs give you more benefits when staying at a hotel chain. I have 2 rewards programs so I only stay at those hotels.

[@Ubiquitous_1]

Be careful of the towel and scarf over the lamps hack. It can quickly become a fire hazard.

[@lindamiddleton6785]

I thought that too. And the candle so close to that sheer scarf over the lampshade too. I think a lot of hotels ban candles in a room.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Ubiquitous_1 yes! Fortunately, the bulbs are LED shed do not get hot and the small candle flame was not near the scarf. Always use caution ⚠️ when using candles😊

[@Jappy1981]

I'm always so cautious since the kids I was watching many years ago knocked into a lamp and the bulb touched the shade for just a moment and melted a hole right through plastic under part of the shade. I'm so happy lightbulb technology has changed so that they don't use as much energy or put off that much heat. I love a more subtle warmer hue. I've considered packing my own lightbulb, but I didn't consider I could just use a swath of fabric! 😄

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Jappy1981 gosh I remember the day when bulbs were so hot that you had to let them cool down before you could unscrew them! I’m also glad that the technology has changed and made them safer and more energy efficient! Yes, that is something I’ve been using for so long and it is so nice to have a variety of scarves to change the hue in a room😊💕

[@kathystainthorp3588]

Eunice, did you feel safe enough in this hotel not to use the portable door lock? I didn't notice it in the video, so was wondering if you only use it at night? Love your videos though and am so glad you're feeling better. ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@kathystainthorp3588 I use the door lock at night. In this case since David could be coming back to the room, I didn’t want to have to take taking it in and out of the door.😊

[@GStark-et6kg]

Sorry but I could not find the link to the champagne slip dress. It is very cute. Can you please provide a link. Thank you

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@GStark-et6kg unfortunately the slip dress is now sold out, but I did get it at target pretty recently!😊

[@GStark-et6kg]

@@TheoryofSimple Thanks for the info. I found it in another color. Thanks

[@marianaesterhuyse720]

Where can I buy your slip dress

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@marianaesterhuyse720 it should be tight at 7:33 in the video. But I got this at Target!

[@KathyDoucette]

How are you lighting a candle without the fire alarm going off?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@KathyDoucette fire alarms are triggered by smoke and by heat and this is far from giving off any sort of smoke or heat that would trigger a fire alarm. 😊

[@debbiemartin5635]

Is this Boise?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@debbiemartin5635 yes!

[@debbiemartin5635]

I live in Eagle- basically Boise- I hope you had fun!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@debbiemartin5635 we had a great time and yes, eagle is a beautiful town. Our dear friends live there so every time we go to Boise, we visit them and Eagle.😊💕

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

Can’t bring veggies and flowers if you are crossing an international border

[@capercat9785]

She bought the flowers at her location.

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

@@capercat9785 but not the veggies

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@SaraMc-ez2mv well, I didn’t fly international for this trip. 😉 but like I said, there was a Trader Joe’s across the street. You can always find veggies at a market. 😊

[@wendybarbee-lowell1554]

@@SaraMc-ez2mv so go tot he store and get some

[@jackeddemon]

REALLY? flowers? now that's crazy

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@jackeddemon yep! It really brightened up the room and made me feel happy. Plus, they lasted the rest of the two weeks that we were there. Pretty good I think for something I bought for 10 bucks!

[@RayMrRobert]

Sounds boring

[@dorothyduvall6503]

She didn't say what she did or where she was. This only referred to the hotel & immediate vicinity.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@RayMrRobert if you want to see what I did on the trip, I’ll be posting it on my other channel 😊

[@TheColleendoll]

If you want flowers without the pollen and budget friendly...buy carnations. Were you meeting up with friends? If so, buying groceries can be a great way to save $ or even having wine and a charcuterie board from things you purchase at the local stores or even convivence stores will save you money and time. The same goat cheese in the NYC grocery store was actually $4 cheaper! you have to know where to shop, shop where the locals shop not the tourists. It is So true about the hotel/cruise and Airbnb's about the floors, at least wear socks when walking around or slippers. I have found tennis rackets and golf clubs in my room after I have checked in. If housekeeping didn't catch that, what else did they not pay attention to? Before Covid I always used Clorox wipes to wiped down the toilet seat, the bathroom fixtures, the TV remote, the phone, the ac/heat and blind controls. Have you ever seen a hotel room attendant with a bucket? They don't have them on their carts for a reason, the hotels do not provide them and they expect the room attendant to use the clean water in the toilet to clean the bathroom and the same cloths they used in all the other rooms they cleaned that day. Its not the fault of the cleaners, nor the managers, its the hotel Board of directors. So wipe down everything!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@TheColleendoll a decent hotel will not wash your hotel glasses at all, but rather replace them. Some hotels may wash your glasses in the sink, however that’s why I always bring my own collapsible cup and that way I know that my cup will be cleaned by me every day.