Add Luggage Tags

Before you do anything else, be sure to add luggage tags with your name, address, and phone number to your bags. This will allow airlines to contact you in case your luggage is lost or delayed, and also serves as identification if there are two similar bags to be picked up.

Use a Colorful, Unique Ribbon

Are you looking for a way to spot your bags from a long way away while they come down onto the baggage claim machine? If you tie a large, easily noticeable ribbon to your bags’ handles you will have no problem seeing them even if you aren’t close.

Buy Security-approved Locks

It’s way too easy to have your bags get broken into and things stolen by airport thieves if you don’t put a lock on your luggage. Be sure to get a security-approved one which can be opened by airport staff in case an inspection is needed.

The post Prepare Your Luggage for Plane Travel With These Tips appeared first on Traveler Master.

While it isn’t necessary to know a language fluently in order to travel to a place where it’s spoken, just knowing a few words and target phrases can help make your life easier and your travel experience more enjoyable.

No one is expecting you to become Cervantes if you travel to Madrid or to speak like Charles de Gaulle on your next trip to Paris, but while this might be impossible, learning a little goes a long way.

Polite expressions such as please and thank you are a big help and might score you extra points with shopkeepers and restaurant owners. Learning other basic things such as yes, no, and greetings are another great way to help you blend in a bit and endear you to the locals.

It will become apparent eventually that you aren’t a fluent speaker of the language of the place that you are visiting, but that doesn’t matter! Just a little bit of effort can go a long way and help open doors for you in your travels that you might not have had before.

So, consider dedicating just a few hours of study to the language of the place that you want to visit if you want to make the most out of your trip abroad!

The post Learning a Little Bit of the Local Language Before You Travel Can Be a Big Help appeared first on Traveler Master.

Sign Up for Frequent Flier Programs

The best way to get access to lounges is simply by flying a lot and reaching an elite status within your frequent flyer program. Choose one airline and stick with it when you travel if you want to get the best perks, including lounge access.

Buy One-Time Access

Are you a non-frequent flyer and looking to splurge on one of your trips? If so, buying one-time airport lounge access is a good option for you. Check the airport’s website for deals on one-time passes that will allow you to make yourself at home in a comfortable lounge.

Credit Card Benefits

There are plenty of credit card programs that include access to airport lounges as part of their perks. There are also traveler-centric credit cards like Capital One’s Venture Miles Rewards Cards that will help you earn access by contributing to your frequent flyer miles.

The post Tips for Getting Access to Airport Lounges appeared first on Traveler Master.

Online guides and maps quickly prove that all countries do not use the same voltage or plugs. This is a key detail when it comes to electrical devices like phone chargers, electric razors, and hair dryers, just some of the many tools that people commonly travel with.

It’s important to see if your home electrical devices use the same outlets and plugs as the country that you are visiting, and if not, how to make them work!

The best solution for adapting devices to the correct outlets and voltages is outlet adapters. These devices, commonly sold online and at travel-centric stores like REI and Argos, can be a real life-saver as they are not the easiest things to find on the go.

Be sure to see what device you need before traveling in order to ensure that your electrical devices will work and that you won’t be caught in a pinch!

Add this to your list of things to check off the next time you are planning on heading abroad in order to ensure a smooth journey!

The post Traveling Overseas? You Might Need an Outlet Adapter! appeared first on Traveler Master.

Bellmen

Bellmen do an important job in hotels, parking valet vehicles, and taking bags to and from rooms. Whenever you use a bellman’s services, it is nice to give them a tip that varies depending on how tough the job was.

A good rule of thumb is around $5 per bag and anywhere from $3 to $5 for parking or taking out a vehicle.

Housekeeping

The housekeeping staff is the hidden heroes of a hotel, ensuring that both common spaces and guest rooms are kept spotless, hygienic, and clean.

Leaving between $5 and $10 per night a member of the staff cleans your room is a fair way to show appreciation for their difficult, underpaid work.

Restaurant Staff

Most hotels these days also have a restaurant and the tipping rules for eating out in whichever country you are visiting generally apply to restaurant waitstaff as well. Do not forget about tipping them simply because you aren’t “going out” to eat!

The post Here is Your Guide to Tipping at Hotels appeared first on Traveler Master.

If you are planning to head out in a camper and you’re a beginner with these portable living quarters, there are some things that you should take with you. Here are three to keep in mind!

Warm Blankets

Unless you’re going to be traveling to a warm place in the middle of the summer, you are going to want some warm blankets in your camper to ensure that you’re comfortable and cozy all night long. You won’t have normal heating in your camper and blankets are a great option for staying warm.

Insulated Cooler

Keeping your refrigerated foods and perishables cold in your camper is a must if you don’t want things to spoil. A great way to do this without needing an electrical hookup is by using an insulated cooler, which keeps things that need to be chilled cold when using ice.

First Aid Kit

You never know when a cut, scrape, or minor injury might happen, so it’s important to have a first aid kit in your camper in order to take care of bumps and bruises. You won’t want to be caught needing to leave to go to a store to pick up bandages or hydrogen peroxide, so it’s better to just keep one of these kits with you!

The post Essentials for Camper Travel appeared first on Traveler Master.

These are the best experiences that you shouldn’t miss while on a long train ride.

Take in the Landscape

One of my favorite things about traveling via train is that you get a close-up and personal look at the landscape that you cross while going from place to place. Whether it’s observing the Australian desert or the small towns of Spain, there are so many interesting landscapes and things to see while riding on a train.

Chat with Your Neighbor

If you aren’t the shy type, a long train voyage can be a perfect opportunity to make new friends and meet new people. Why not try striking up a conversation with the person or people sitting next to you while on your trip? You might just make a friend for life.

Have Something in the Dining Car

Long train journeys almost always include a dining car option, where you can live the unique experience of having a meal or a drink while on a train. Watch the landscape pass by as you dig into a sandwich or steak and you’ll be experiencing one of the most romantic parts of train travel.

The post Savor These Experiences on Long Train Voyages appeared first on Traveler Master.

If you want to learn a language that will help you communicate globally, here are your top options. 

English

The most widely-spoken language in the world, with nearly 1.3 billion people around the world (nearly 17% of Earth’s population) speaking English as a first or second language. While it will obviously help you to communicate in places like the UK and the United States, its role as a global lingua franca will help you communicate with others around the world.

Spanish

¿Hablas español? Thanks to a powerful empire hundreds of years ago, the country of Spain spread its native language across the Americas and into some parts of Asia and Africa. Mexico, Colombia, and Spain are now the most populated countries to speak this language.

French

The French language also has a large global expanse due to its colonial history. The native language of the world’s most-visited country, France, is also spoken throughout the Middle East and Africa to this day. 

Mandarin Chinese

While Chinese might be contained to one geographical area in Asia, the sheer number of speakers of this language make it very useful for traveling. China is the world’s biggest country, and you’ll also find its language spoken in places like Taiwan and Malaysia.

The post What Are the Most Useful Languages for Traveling? appeared first on Traveler Master.

Despite the current reality, there’s no reason that you can’t start planning your next dream trip while stuck at home without traveling! Do these things if you want to get a leg up on your next big getaway.

Start Looking at Flights

Flight prices have gone down and cancellation policies have been made flexible as a response by airlines to the pandemic as they look to boost sales. Why not look several months into the future to see if you can find a cheap flight to wherever you want to go, as travel may be possible then.

Research, Read, and Watch Videos

If you aren’t sure exactly where you want to travel yet, why not use this downtime to do some more research about potential destinations? There is a wealth of information out there that you can read and watch to start learning more about what place you might want to plan your next trip to.

Get Your Travel Documents Ready

Having travel documents that allow you to move from place to place is an essential part of being ready to travel. Plane travel always requires some type of identification, and if you’re going outside of your home country, be sure you have a passport. Visas might also be needed depending on where you’re going, so be sure to research what you need and get it done!

The post 3 Ways to Prepare For Your Next Dream Trip While Stuck at Home appeared first on Traveler Master.

While airplanes are generally considered a safe traveling method due to the constant air ventilation on-board, there are some things that you should still take into account and research before booking. Here they are.

Cancellation Policy

An airline’s cancellation policy is a critical thing to be aware of before booking a flight in 2020. If you were to get sick or if new travel restrictions were to be put in place, having the option to get at least a partial refund on the money you paid to fly is a big plus.

Flight Occupancy

Before booking most flights, airlines will offer you the chance to see the current seating situation on your flight. If you see that the flight is going to be close to full, it might be better to skip the one you’re looking at and find one with a little bit more social distance.

The Airline’s Social Distancing Practices 

Related to the previous point, it’s also smart to book with companies with a social distancing plan in place on board before flying. No matter how much the air is ventilated in an airplane cabin, it still isn’t a great idea to sit in a row jammed in with more people than necessary.

The post Flying in 2020? Check These 3 Things Before Buying the Ticket appeared first on Traveler Master.

Add Luggage Tags

Before you do anything else, be sure to add luggage tags with your name, address, and phone number to your bags. This will allow airlines to contact you in case your luggage is lost or delayed, and also serves as identification if there are two similar bags to be picked up.

Use a Colorful, Unique Ribbon

Are you looking for a way to spot your bags from a long way away while they come down onto the baggage claim machine? If you tie a large, easily noticeable ribbon to your bags’ handles you will have no problem seeing them even if you aren’t close.

Buy Security-approved Locks

It’s way too easy to have your bags get broken into and things stolen by airport thieves if you don’t put a lock on your luggage. Be sure to get a security-approved one which can be opened by airport staff in case an inspection is needed.

The post Prepare Your Luggage for Plane Travel With These Tips appeared first on Traveler Master.

While it isn’t necessary to know a language fluently in order to travel to a place where it’s spoken, just knowing a few words and target phrases can help make your life easier and your travel experience more enjoyable.

No one is expecting you to become Cervantes if you travel to Madrid or to speak like Charles de Gaulle on your next trip to Paris, but while this might be impossible, learning a little goes a long way.

Polite expressions such as please and thank you are a big help and might score you extra points with shopkeepers and restaurant owners. Learning other basic things such as yes, no, and greetings are another great way to help you blend in a bit and endear you to the locals.

It will become apparent eventually that you aren’t a fluent speaker of the language of the place that you are visiting, but that doesn’t matter! Just a little bit of effort can go a long way and help open doors for you in your travels that you might not have had before.

So, consider dedicating just a few hours of study to the language of the place that you want to visit if you want to make the most out of your trip abroad!

The post Learning a Little Bit of the Local Language Before You Travel Can Be a Big Help appeared first on Traveler Master.

Sign Up for Frequent Flier Programs

The best way to get access to lounges is simply by flying a lot and reaching an elite status within your frequent flyer program. Choose one airline and stick with it when you travel if you want to get the best perks, including lounge access.

Buy One-Time Access

Are you a non-frequent flyer and looking to splurge on one of your trips? If so, buying one-time airport lounge access is a good option for you. Check the airport’s website for deals on one-time passes that will allow you to make yourself at home in a comfortable lounge.

Credit Card Benefits

There are plenty of credit card programs that include access to airport lounges as part of their perks. There are also traveler-centric credit cards like Capital One’s Venture Miles Rewards Cards that will help you earn access by contributing to your frequent flyer miles.

The post Tips for Getting Access to Airport Lounges appeared first on Traveler Master.

Online guides and maps quickly prove that all countries do not use the same voltage or plugs. This is a key detail when it comes to electrical devices like phone chargers, electric razors, and hair dryers, just some of the many tools that people commonly travel with.

It’s important to see if your home electrical devices use the same outlets and plugs as the country that you are visiting, and if not, how to make them work!

The best solution for adapting devices to the correct outlets and voltages is outlet adapters. These devices, commonly sold online and at travel-centric stores like REI and Argos, can be a real life-saver as they are not the easiest things to find on the go.

Be sure to see what device you need before traveling in order to ensure that your electrical devices will work and that you won’t be caught in a pinch!

Add this to your list of things to check off the next time you are planning on heading abroad in order to ensure a smooth journey!

The post Traveling Overseas? You Might Need an Outlet Adapter! appeared first on Traveler Master.

Bellmen

Bellmen do an important job in hotels, parking valet vehicles, and taking bags to and from rooms. Whenever you use a bellman’s services, it is nice to give them a tip that varies depending on how tough the job was.

A good rule of thumb is around $5 per bag and anywhere from $3 to $5 for parking or taking out a vehicle.

Housekeeping

The housekeeping staff is the hidden heroes of a hotel, ensuring that both common spaces and guest rooms are kept spotless, hygienic, and clean.

Leaving between $5 and $10 per night a member of the staff cleans your room is a fair way to show appreciation for their difficult, underpaid work.

Restaurant Staff

Most hotels these days also have a restaurant and the tipping rules for eating out in whichever country you are visiting generally apply to restaurant waitstaff as well. Do not forget about tipping them simply because you aren’t “going out” to eat!

The post Here is Your Guide to Tipping at Hotels appeared first on Traveler Master.

If you are planning to head out in a camper and you’re a beginner with these portable living quarters, there are some things that you should take with you. Here are three to keep in mind!

Warm Blankets

Unless you’re going to be traveling to a warm place in the middle of the summer, you are going to want some warm blankets in your camper to ensure that you’re comfortable and cozy all night long. You won’t have normal heating in your camper and blankets are a great option for staying warm.

Insulated Cooler

Keeping your refrigerated foods and perishables cold in your camper is a must if you don’t want things to spoil. A great way to do this without needing an electrical hookup is by using an insulated cooler, which keeps things that need to be chilled cold when using ice.

First Aid Kit

You never know when a cut, scrape, or minor injury might happen, so it’s important to have a first aid kit in your camper in order to take care of bumps and bruises. You won’t want to be caught needing to leave to go to a store to pick up bandages or hydrogen peroxide, so it’s better to just keep one of these kits with you!

The post Essentials for Camper Travel appeared first on Traveler Master.

These are the best experiences that you shouldn’t miss while on a long train ride.

Take in the Landscape

One of my favorite things about traveling via train is that you get a close-up and personal look at the landscape that you cross while going from place to place. Whether it’s observing the Australian desert or the small towns of Spain, there are so many interesting landscapes and things to see while riding on a train.

Chat with Your Neighbor

If you aren’t the shy type, a long train voyage can be a perfect opportunity to make new friends and meet new people. Why not try striking up a conversation with the person or people sitting next to you while on your trip? You might just make a friend for life.

Have Something in the Dining Car

Long train journeys almost always include a dining car option, where you can live the unique experience of having a meal or a drink while on a train. Watch the landscape pass by as you dig into a sandwich or steak and you’ll be experiencing one of the most romantic parts of train travel.

The post Savor These Experiences on Long Train Voyages appeared first on Traveler Master.

If you want to learn a language that will help you communicate globally, here are your top options. 

English

The most widely-spoken language in the world, with nearly 1.3 billion people around the world (nearly 17% of Earth’s population) speaking English as a first or second language. While it will obviously help you to communicate in places like the UK and the United States, its role as a global lingua franca will help you communicate with others around the world.

Spanish

¿Hablas español? Thanks to a powerful empire hundreds of years ago, the country of Spain spread its native language across the Americas and into some parts of Asia and Africa. Mexico, Colombia, and Spain are now the most populated countries to speak this language.

French

The French language also has a large global expanse due to its colonial history. The native language of the world’s most-visited country, France, is also spoken throughout the Middle East and Africa to this day. 

Mandarin Chinese

While Chinese might be contained to one geographical area in Asia, the sheer number of speakers of this language make it very useful for traveling. China is the world’s biggest country, and you’ll also find its language spoken in places like Taiwan and Malaysia.

The post What Are the Most Useful Languages for Traveling? appeared first on Traveler Master.

Despite the current reality, there’s no reason that you can’t start planning your next dream trip while stuck at home without traveling! Do these things if you want to get a leg up on your next big getaway.

Start Looking at Flights

Flight prices have gone down and cancellation policies have been made flexible as a response by airlines to the pandemic as they look to boost sales. Why not look several months into the future to see if you can find a cheap flight to wherever you want to go, as travel may be possible then.

Research, Read, and Watch Videos

If you aren’t sure exactly where you want to travel yet, why not use this downtime to do some more research about potential destinations? There is a wealth of information out there that you can read and watch to start learning more about what place you might want to plan your next trip to.

Get Your Travel Documents Ready

Having travel documents that allow you to move from place to place is an essential part of being ready to travel. Plane travel always requires some type of identification, and if you’re going outside of your home country, be sure you have a passport. Visas might also be needed depending on where you’re going, so be sure to research what you need and get it done!

The post 3 Ways to Prepare For Your Next Dream Trip While Stuck at Home appeared first on Traveler Master.

While airplanes are generally considered a safe traveling method due to the constant air ventilation on-board, there are some things that you should still take into account and research before booking. Here they are.

Cancellation Policy

An airline’s cancellation policy is a critical thing to be aware of before booking a flight in 2020. If you were to get sick or if new travel restrictions were to be put in place, having the option to get at least a partial refund on the money you paid to fly is a big plus.

Flight Occupancy

Before booking most flights, airlines will offer you the chance to see the current seating situation on your flight. If you see that the flight is going to be close to full, it might be better to skip the one you’re looking at and find one with a little bit more social distance.

The Airline’s Social Distancing Practices 

Related to the previous point, it’s also smart to book with companies with a social distancing plan in place on board before flying. No matter how much the air is ventilated in an airplane cabin, it still isn’t a great idea to sit in a row jammed in with more people than necessary.

The post Flying in 2020? Check These 3 Things Before Buying the Ticket appeared first on Traveler Master.