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Have you ever wondered what to do with those little plastic clips that come with your bread bags? You might think they are useless, but they can actually be very handy when you travel. In this video, we will show you why you should always take a bread clip on your vacation and how to use it for various purposes.
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0:04 Useful items to take on vacation
2:00 How to take advantage of long layovers
4:44 Unusual ways to use clothes pins in airports
6:54 Tips for outdoor adventures
15:15 Tips to boost your survival skills
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:04 Useful items to take on vacation
2:00 How to take advantage of long layovers
4:44 Unusual ways to use clothes pins in airports
6:54 Tips for outdoor adventures
15:15 Tips to boost your survival skills
This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.
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00:00If you're going on vacation, I'm sure you forgot to pack a couple of useful items, like a crayon or
00:05a pillowcase.
00:06I have collected the best travel tips for your ultimate vacation.
00:10You should carefully think about when you are planning to go somewhere.
00:13In case you have some kind of flexibility, just forget about going on a trip in July.
00:17You don't need to travel during the busy season. It's too expensive and there are way too many people.
00:22The best time to travel is during the shoulder season, which is between the high and low seasons.
00:27In Greece, for example, it's April and May, in September-October.
00:31The weather is already, or still, great, but there are fewer people and the accommodation is way cheaper.
00:37When searching for flights, always do it in incognito mode.
00:41If you do it in the regular mode, the saved cookie files will track your searches
00:45and cheaper flights will be less likely to pop up since you've been searching for a while.
00:49Don't give yourself away. Always go incognito.
00:53Another trick is to pick a different home country and currency.
00:56The one with a better exchange rate.
00:58This way, you can buy tickets in different currencies that will be way cheaper.
01:02Next, when buying the ticket, make a flyer account, no matter the airline you travel with.
01:07Airlines gift you miles, and when enough, you can get a free flight.
01:11Even if you travel with different airlines, there is no need to miss out on an opportunity.
01:15And yes, don't dispose of your plane ticket after the trip until you saw that your miles were posted on
01:20your flyer account.
01:21Also, if you ever need to cancel a non-refundable ticket, just don't cancel it and don't show up.
01:27In case something happens and the flight gets canceled, you will get your money back because no one knew you
01:31weren't going to fly anyways.
01:33As for picking the seats, if you fly with someone, don't pick the seats next to each other.
01:38Keep the middle seat between you and there will be a higher probability that it won't be booked unless the
01:43plane is full.
01:43If you're lucky, you'll have three seats for the two of you.
01:47But if you end up getting a neighbor, you can just ask them to switch seats with you so that
01:51one of you can sit next to each other with whoever you're traveling with.
01:54Most people will be happy to switch.
01:56If you have a long layover, use it to your advantage.
02:00Six hours layovers aren't cool.
02:02Too long to chill in the airport but too short to get out.
02:05In this case, better opt for longer layovers and use them to explore the city before your next flight.
02:10If you're booking a hotel, always join their loyalty program.
02:14Just like with plane tickets, it won't hurt, but you will still be treated like a special guest.
02:19Also, when checking in, ask for an opportunity for an upgrade.
02:23You can get a better room for the same price and always make sure to let the hotel know if
02:27there's any special occasion.
02:28Like a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or anything, you'll probably end up with some nice perks from the hotel staff.
02:35Even though websites for hotel search are cool to use, once you pick the hotel, just call them directly for
02:41booking.
02:42Websites take fees for posting offers, so everything that appears there will be more expensive.
02:46Call the hotel directly to book a room, and you'll get it for cheaper.
02:50But don't feel limited by hotels.
02:52Airbnbs are a great option, and often you can get luxurious places for cheap.
02:57Also, if you don't mind hostels, they can be fun too.
02:59You can meet and befriend travelers from other countries, and maybe you can even stay at their place if you
03:05ever go to their country.
03:07Now off to packing.
03:09First off, always make a packing checklist and keep it on your phone.
03:12It's hard to remember everything you need right away, so put together the list in a couple of days and
03:17add another item as soon as you remember it.
03:20This way, you don't forget anything important when packing.
03:23To fit more stuff in your suitcase, roll your clothes.
03:26This way, they take way less space.
03:28Roll all the shampoos and other things that can spill over in a shower cap.
03:33This way, even if something explodes, everything inside will still be protected.
03:37Also, use packing cubes.
03:40They help to organize everything and save a lot of space.
03:43Learn to organize your stuff efficiently.
03:45A tic-tac box can be a good storage for bobby pins, and they'll all be in place.
03:49Use a carbine to keep all hair ties together.
03:52Have you packed a pillowcase?
03:54You should.
03:55It doesn't take much space, but in case you get uncomfortable when traveling, you can just stock the pillowcase with
04:00some clothes.
04:01Voila!
04:02You got yourself a pillow.
04:04Also, put a dryer sheet inside your suitcase.
04:07This way, your clothes will smell nice, even on long trips.
04:10Don't forget to make a copy of your passport and carry it in your wallet just in case, and you
04:15can also have a scanned copy of it on the cloud.
04:17Another good item to keep is a power bank.
04:20Those outlets in airports and airplanes don't always work.
04:23Also, get a crayon.
04:25It'll be handy if you need to write something down.
04:28Pens don't work well in planes because of the air pressure, and pencils break.
04:31A crayon will always be there for you.
04:35Also, a clothespin is another little thing you might want to have.
04:38You know when you arrive and want to keep your toothbrush from touching any counters?
04:42If you attach the pin to it, it can serve as a stand.
04:46Another little but useful thing is a bread clip.
04:49Those serve so many purposes.
04:51You can use it as a bookmark, attach it to the end of the tape roll, or keep in place
04:55your rolled cords in.
04:57But most importantly, they are a must for your flip-flops.
05:00The V-shaped part often comes out through it.
05:02To avoid it, just slip the bread clip underneath the bottom.
05:05It'll serve as a plug stopper, and your flip-flops will last.
05:09What's to wear?
05:10Of course, comfort is the first priority.
05:13Sweatpants and leggings are way more comfortable than jeans.
05:16A comfy jacket will ensure you don't get cold.
05:18A fringe scarf is nice to have, too.
05:20They're fancy, and they turn into a cover.
05:23Also, make sure you're wearing compression socks.
05:25They will spare you from feeling swollen during the trip.
05:28Another important part of your outfit could be noise-canceling headphones.
05:32They will be a game-changer if there happens to be a screaming little human on the plane.
05:37And an ultimate trick, mark your luggage as fragile, even if there's nothing fragile in there.
05:42This way, it'll be treated better and your luggage will come out in the first batch after the flight.
05:47Most people either sleep or surf their phones while traveling.
05:51But some travelers can even play board games.
05:53But if you need to roll a dice, here comes a problem.
05:56If you roll it not carefully enough, you might end up either losing it or crawling under the seats looking
06:01for it, which is inconvenient.
06:02Just keep the dice in a little transparent plastic container, then shake the container and see what you got.
06:09To find cool places to visit, go on social media, check out photos and videos people post from your location,
06:15and go to any place that caught your attention.
06:18Pickpockets are definitely a thing, but there is a trick.
06:21Just make your valuables less attractive to them.
06:24Do you have an expensive camera?
06:25Put some tape on it as if you fixed it, and the pickpockets will think that it's broken.
06:30Do the same with your phone and laptops and whatever else you don't want to be stolen.
06:34Have you ever ended up with a bunch of foreign coins after your trip that are totally useless?
06:39Some coins and bills are cool to keep from trips as souvenirs, but too much is too bothersome.
06:45To avoid it, just donate your leftover coins before you leave the country.
06:48A good deed and also less weight in your pockets on your way home.
06:53Put oil-absorbent paper on a clean, smooth surface.
06:56Then, squeeze your toothpaste evenly on the paper blob by blob.
07:01Sprinkle it with baking soda.
07:02And when the toothpaste pieces solidify, put them in a small portable box or bottle.
07:07When you need to brush your teeth in the wild, just take one blob, put it in your mouth, and
07:12use your toothbrush as usual.
07:15If your condiment collection takes up too much space in your picnic basket,
07:18use some straws to create mini versions of your favorite spices.
07:22Cut one-third of a straw, pinch one edge with forceps, and melt it on fire to seal the edges
07:27together.
07:28Then, use a kitchen funnel to pour the spices into this mini bottle and seal the second edge using the
07:34same technique.
07:35Sign the name of the spice and place it in a small box.
07:39When your shoes get wet in the wild, find some stones of a suitable size.
07:43Put the stones in a pot with water and boil them.
07:47Place the heated stones carefully inside your shoes.
07:50You can use kitchen tongs or a ladle to carry the stones.
07:53The shoes will soon get dry.
07:56If you don't want to boil the stones, here's another way.
07:59Take a plastic bottle, pour hot water inside, and wrap the bottle with toilet paper.
08:04Then place the bottle in your shoe and wait for 30 minutes.
08:07It should be enough to make them crispy and comfortable.
08:11If you're eating soup in the wild, you can cut an emergency spoon out of a plastic bottle.
08:16Cut out the shape of a spoon with a knife in the place where the walls of the bottle meet
08:21the bottom.
08:22And don't forget to add a comfortable handle.
08:25Garlic and onions can be easily peeled with a metal bottle cap.
08:30Speaking of metal caps, you can open a bottle with one of those using your wedding band, metal spoon, or
08:35another bottle.
08:37Went fishing but forgot your knife at home?
08:40Use a carrot to peel the fish.
08:42Cut the carrot at an angle and rub the fish scales with one half of the carrot.
08:46The scales will easily come off.
08:49Punch holes in a cork of a plastic bottle and screw it tight.
08:52Then cut off the top of the bottle and turn it upside down.
08:56Place a rolled napkin or toilet paper in the neck of the bottle.
08:59Then put some coal, grass, and stones and pour turbid water into this handmade filter.
09:05Later, you can boil this filtered water and drink it if you get thirsty in the wild.
09:10Melt a bar of soap and draw it up into a syringe.
09:13Squeeze the soap into an empty pill pack and seal the template with tinfoil.
09:18Use one of the tiny soaps to wash your hands any time.
09:22To make your grilled patties juicier, press a groove in the middle of the patty and put ice on it.
09:27Wait for the ice to melt and fry as usual.
09:30You can make a camping washing machine using an ordinary bucket with a lid.
09:35Cut a small hole in the middle of the lid and insert a plunger handle into it.
09:39Pour the laundry detergent into the bucket.
09:41Put in clothes and water, close the lid, and rinse the clothes with a plunger until the stains are removed.
09:47If you can't pick out gum stuck on your clothes, put a piece of ice on it, and the gum
09:52will tear off easily.
09:53You can also put your clothes in a freezer for a while and then tear off the gum.
09:58Detergent bottles are usually too big to take on a camping trip.
10:02Take a sheet of thin paper and spread the detergent evenly on the paper.
10:05Cut the paper into small square pieces and put them in a waterproof box.
10:10When you need to wash the dishes, just put one piece on a wet sponge.
10:15While walking in the woods, collect tree branches, about the width of a finger.
10:19Bring the branches home, wash and cut them into equal pieces.
10:23Put them in a bowl and glue the sticks together in the shape of the bowl using hot melted glue.
10:29Your stylish handmade fruit tray is ready.
10:33If the lid of the tin just wouldn't open that easily, try this life hack.
10:37Wrap the lid with adhesive tape.
10:39Then, gently pull it open.
10:42If your kettle is full of scale, pour in some water and put a piece of lemon inside.
10:47Boil the water, then wash the kettle.
10:49And the scale will be gone.
10:51In case you get hungry in the wild without a fishing rod, try another way to catch some fish.
10:57Take a large, empty plastic bottle, cut off the top part, and turn it upside down.
11:02Tie the two sides of the bottle mouth with a rope.
11:06Crush some instant noodles and put them inside the bottle.
11:09Throw the bottle into the river.
11:10This trap will surely attract fish.
11:14Make matches that will never get blown out in windy weather.
11:17Wrap the matches in napkins and dip them in melted wax.
11:21Wait for them to dry, and voila, you have matches that won't go out.
11:26You can use a basic razor to crumble chocolate into your ice cream or coffee.
11:31Take an even number of jars and paint them your favorite color.
11:35Glue them to the surface of a wooden chopping board from both sides.
11:39And then put a rope on the side of the chopping board as the handle rope.
11:42Your brand new tableware storage box for outdoor camping is ready.
11:48Nitrogen in hair promotes nutrients.
11:50Put the hair you lose every day in a flower pot and your plants will grow stronger and healthier.
11:56Place several instant noodles in a baking dish.
11:59Add a thick layer of cheese.
12:01Sprinkle it with all the seasoning bags from the noodle packages.
12:04Then pour ketchup and other toppings like pepperoni or mushrooms in the gaps between the noodles.
12:09Add some more cheese and bake your meal until the cheese melts.
12:14Super delicious noodles are ready.
12:16Instant noodles are also a great fire starter.
12:20Take clean disposable paper cups and use a needle to poke out decorative rows.
12:25Then use a knife to cut a small cross at the bottom and put the cup on a lamp belt.
12:31Repeat this with other cups until your own unique lamp belt is ready.
12:35You can also paint the cups in your favorite color before placing them on the lamp belt.
12:40Egg packaging can be used to store sauces.
12:45Dip the root of the rose in honey.
12:47Then insert the root in a potato and trim off the branches.
12:51Plant this potato in a pot.
12:52This is how you can grow your own roses in a pot.
12:56Brush your shoes with toothpaste and a toothbrush and they will get as white as your teeth.
13:02Use a hula hoop and a bathroom curtain to organize a bathroom anywhere in the forest.
13:07Attach the curtain to a hula hoop with hooks and tie it to a tree with a string.
13:11You can also use this tip to build a temporary dressing room.
13:15If you don't want to take the entire package of tape on a hike, wrap the necessary amount around your
13:20lighter and then just cut off a piece when you need it.
13:24If you need to move a heavy sofa, you can put banana peels under the legs of the sofa.
13:29Furniture will slide on the floor easily.
13:32After eating a meal from the lunchbox, a lot of oil stays on its surface.
13:37To make cleaning easier, squeeze some detergent into your lunchbox, put a piece of absorbent paper, add some water, cover
13:44the box and shake it back and forth.
13:46And then rinse it with water.
13:49The lunchbox will get clean immediately.
13:52If you urgently need slippers, but you have only two soda bottles on hand, squeeze them and stick your feet
13:58under the labels.
13:59Your Styler slippers are ready.
14:02You can use a jar to make a candlestick or a mini stove for cooking.
14:06Make one vertical cut in the jar and then make two horizontal cuts on the top and on the bottom.
14:12Open the two sides like doors and put a candle inside the jar.
14:16If you need to cook food, just put a bunch of small sticks inside the jar and light a fire.
14:22Then, put your pot on top of the jar and don't forget to feed the fire with new sticks until
14:27the meal is ready.
14:29Put dry foliage under your sweater. It will help keep you warm.
14:33To make thicker matches for lighting a fire, wind five matches tightly in one bundle with a thread.
14:40Then, dip the matches in melted wax.
14:43Wait until the wax hardens and put the matches in a box.
14:47If the zipper on your backpack or tent doesn't slide well and it's difficult for you to zip it, you
14:52can use wax.
14:53Take a candle and rub it along the entire length of the zipper.
15:02Now, if you're falling from a great height, try to copy a skydiver's position.
15:07Your head and chest should face down.
15:09Spread your arms and legs and bend them at a 90-degree angle.
15:13If possible, choose a place to land.
15:16Bushes or haystacks can cushion your fall.
15:18Water surface is only safe if you fall from a height of no more than 150 feet.
15:24Before landing, try to position your body vertically.
15:28Remember that it's always better to fall forward than backward.
15:31Protect your head and neck with your arms locked together.
15:34Actually, none of this will save you.
15:36But it will give you something to do before they name the crater after you.
15:40Now, if you're plummeting from a cliff, do your best to break your fall down into several parts.
15:46The shorter they are, the better.
15:48Each of these parts will absorb some impact of the fall.
15:52This way, you'll have much higher chances of surviving.
15:54Try to grab onto a sturdy object, like a bush or a rock, on your way to the bottom.
16:00It'll slow you down.
16:01If you see a piece of wood or a plank, snatch it, too.
16:05It might help to soften your fall when you hit the ground.
16:08Most importantly, don't hold your body stiff.
16:11This is likely to harm your internal organs.
16:14Cover your head and try to land on your feet with your knees slightly bent.
16:19In fact, once you hit, everything about you will be slightly bent.
16:23But hey, you gotta try!
16:24If a building you were in collapsed and you ended up under a pile of debris and rubble,
16:30try to keep your panic at bay.
16:32Yeah.
16:32Your main task now is to protect your breathing organs and make your air supply last as long as possible.
16:39If there's enough space, take off your shirt or t-shirt and tie its bottom in a knot.
16:45Then put it back on your head through the neck hole so that the knot is on top of your
16:49head.
16:50You'll get a makeshift hood that will protect your face from dust, sand, and debris.
16:54It will also provide you with a bit of oxygen while you're trying to get back to the surface.
16:59If you're stuck in a falling elevator, lie down on your back and try to occupy as much space as
17:05possible.
17:06Your body fat and muscles are compressible.
17:08They'll absorb some of the impact force.
17:11If you can't lie down, sit on the floor.
17:14It's still better than standing.
17:15Your backside will act like an airbag in a car.
17:18But whatever position you choose, cover your head.
17:22The best way to do it is to put one arm in front of your face and the other on
17:26the back of your neck.
17:28If you get stuck in the wilderness, first of all, find some water.
17:32Check low-lying areas.
17:34If there are mountains, look for water at the foot of the cliffs.
17:37If you manage to find some rainwater, don't let it stay in the container too long.
17:42It may go bad.
17:43Pay attention to ants climbing trees.
17:46They're likely to be traveling toward a source of moisture inside a tree.
17:50A bottle of water can help you start a fire if you keep it under direct sunlight long enough.
17:56The bottle will act as a lens, gathering all the heat in one spot.
18:00Use fire and smoke to signal for help.
18:03Cover the flames with a big branch or with a pan for 3-4 seconds.
18:07This will gather enough smoke.
18:09Then let this puff of smoke go.
18:12Now, if you've fallen through the ice, try to get back to its edge.
18:16Don't pull yourself out by grabbing it.
18:18The edge will keep breaking, and this will wear you down in no time.
18:22Kick your legs until your body is positioned horizontally in the water.
18:26After that, get out of the water and on to the ice.
18:29Once you've made it there, don't stand up.
18:32Your weight should be distributed over a larger area.
18:35Then the ice will be less likely to break.
18:37Start rolling toward the shore like seals do.
18:41If you have a muscle cramp while swimming, try to turn on your back and float this way.
18:47Massage the bottom of your foot or the part of your leg that feels tight.
18:50If you have a cramp in the back of your leg, bend it at the knee and pull it toward
18:55your chest.
18:55You should be still floating on your back.
18:58Try to relieve the cramp by pulling your toes inward.
19:02If you get caught in an indoor fire, stay low and crawl toward the nearest exit.
19:07The smoke usually rises toward the ceiling.
19:10That's why crouching might keep you from inhaling it.
19:13If you have a piece of cloth or a handkerchief, put it against your mouth.
19:17It'll act like a filter against the smoke.
19:20Fall to the ground and roll back and forth if your clothes have caught fire.
19:24If you do have a fire extinguisher, aim it at the base of the flames.
19:28It's much more effective.
19:29And keep in mind that if you break a window, you'll let in more oxygen and this will feed the
19:35fire.
19:35And here's what you should do to stay safe during a natural disaster.
19:39If you see the area getting flooded while you're outside, run away from any streams, storm drains, or rivers.
19:46Try to get to higher ground.
19:48If you're stuck at home, move to the roof if you think it's safe enough.
19:52If a tornado is moving toward you and you don't have time to escape, find a ditch or some low
19:57place.
19:58Lie down and cover your head with your hands or clothes.
20:02If a tornado happens while you're inside and there's no basement in your house, hide in a bathtub.
20:07Use a pillow to protect your head from any kind of debris that may fall down.
20:12The plumbing in the bathroom walls add structural strength to the place.
20:16But if your bathroom has windows or an exterior-facing wall, pick a more secure place.
20:22For example, a closet.
20:24The more walls separate you from the tornado, the better.
20:27If you're outside during a storm and you suddenly feel your hair stand on in,
20:32it's your cue lightning is about to strike.
20:35Your skin might start tingling.
20:36And you're likely to hear some clicking or buzzing sounds.
20:40Immediately crouch down and place your head between your knees.
20:44But even though you should be as low as possible, do not lie down.
20:48The only thing touching the ground should be the balls of your feet.
20:52Keep your heels together.
20:54This way, instead of running through your entire body,
20:57electricity is likely to go in one foot and out the other.
21:00You can also cover your ears with your hands to prevent hearing loss.
21:04If you're lost in the desert, travel during the early morning hours.
21:09This way, you'll be able to avoid most of the heat.
21:12If you see a hill or some other high ground, climb it and look around.
21:16You might spot some greenery, buildings, or a road.
21:20You won't have such an opportunity at night.
21:22Many desert animals also hunt after the sunset.
21:26And here's how you should act around wild animals.
21:30If a bull is charging at you, stand still until it comes close.
21:34Then throw a piece of clothing in the opposite direction.
21:37Bulls react to movements.
21:39And throwing a hat or a shirt away from you will distract the animal.
21:43It'll chase the moving object.
21:44If a shark is moving towards you, don't swim away in panic.
21:49You'll look like something the animal will want to eat.
21:52Wait until the shark gets closer and start hitting it with your fists.
21:56Aim at its eyes, nose, and gills.
21:58These are the only vulnerable areas on the animal's body.
22:02If you meet a pack of unfriendly dogs, distract them and move away quietly.
22:07If one of the dogs still lunges at you,
22:09place some object between yourself and the animal's jaws.
22:12Now, let's say you've accidentally disturbed a swarm of bees.
22:17And now they are coming after you.
22:19Run in a straight line as fast as possible until they stop chasing you.
22:24An even better alternative is to find some shelter.
22:27It can be your car, a house, or even a public bathroom and hide inside.
22:32Now, if you accidentally meet a bear, introduce yourself.
22:36Now, wait.
22:37Actually, everything will depend on what species it is.
22:41If it's a larger brown bear, fall down and pretend you've passed away.
22:45Shouldn't be hard.
22:47But if it's a smaller black bear, which rarely attacks people,
22:51shouting and making yourself look bigger may help.
22:53You may also try to scare the bear away by pretending to lunge at it.
22:58If you encounter a snake, try to be as quiet as possible.
23:02If there's an opportunity to walk away, go for it.
23:05But if you can't avoid the reptile, raising your voice, banging two sticks together,
23:11or stomping your feet might make it retreat.
23:14Even though snakes don't have visible ears, they're sensitive to vibrations.
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