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Don't miss out on these must-know tips that will change the way you travel forever!
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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.
01:10Even 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.
01:20Also, if you ever need to cancel a non-refundable ticket, just don't cancel it and don't show up.
01:26In 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.
01:44If 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.
01:59Six-hour 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.
02:16But you will still be treated like a special guest.
02:19Also, when checking in, ask for an opportunity for an upgrade.
02:22You 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.
03:00You can meet and befriend travelers from other countries.
03:03And maybe you can even stay at their place if you ever 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.
03:15So put together the list in a couple of days and add 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.
03:29Roll all the shampoos and other things that can spill over in a shower cap.
03:32This way, even if something explodes, everything inside will still be protected.
03:37Also, use packing cubes.
03:39They help to organize everything and save a lot of space.
03:43Learn to organize your stuff efficiently.
03:44A tic-tac box can be a good storage for bobby pins.
03:48And they'll all be in place.
03:49Use a carbine to keep all hair ties together.
03:53Have you packed a pillowcase?
03:54You should.
03:55It doesn't take much space, but in case you get uncomfortable when traveling,
03:59you can just stock the pillowcase with some 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.
04:14And you can 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.
04:32A 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.
04:56But 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.
06:01Which is inconvenient.
06:02Just keep the dice in a little transparent plastic container.
06:06Then shake the container and see what you got.
06:08To find cool places to visit, go on social media, check out photos and videos people post from your location,
06:14and 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.
06:29Do 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.
06:43But 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.
06:54You heat a pack of popcorn in the microwave, and there are small unpopped grains left.
06:58You can get rid of them before you open the bag.
07:01See this little tiny hole at the top?
07:03Shake the pack over the plate, and all the grains will fall out of the hole.
07:09It's much better to peel off the stickers, not from the bottom to the top, but tear them off from
07:14the side.
07:15This way, the paper remains flat, and its low side doesn't bend.
07:20Peel the banana starting from the top, then you will not have to squeeze the bottom of the fruit.
07:25The hole on the panhandle can be used not only to hang it on the wall.
07:30You can insert a spoon into this hole while cooking a soup.
07:34Cardboard containers with Chinese food can be opened so that four paper walls lie flat on the table.
07:40So, all you need to do is unfold the container.
07:43This way, you'll get a very realistic plate, and scorching food will cool down faster.
07:49An easy way to peel an orange is to cut off the top and end of the orange.
07:54Then, cut it in the center to the middle.
07:56Then, unroll the fruit.
07:59Almost all people misuse a travel pillow.
08:02Usually, the two ends of the U-shaped cushion are directed forward.
08:06The correct position is to turn the pillow on the other side.
08:10The arc should be under your chin, and the two ends should look back.
08:14Your neck will feel much more comfortable in this position, and you'll get a great nap.
08:19Your ceiling fan has two modes, for winter and summer.
08:23You need to find the switch on your fan.
08:25Switch up to start winter mode, or down for summer mode.
08:30In summer mode, the fan pushes the air down, and it sucks the air up in winter mode.
08:36According to the rules of etiquette, you must first let those who leave the room, building, elevator out, and only
08:43then can you enter.
08:45First, they come out, then you come in.
08:47If you're inside, then you come out first.
08:50This simple rule will help to avoid a collision.
08:53In restaurants and cafes, toothpicks are always on the table.
08:58Most people use them incorrectly when they pick their teeth immediately after eating.
09:02The correct and cultured way is to go into the restroom and carefully pull out all the food leftovers from
09:08your mouth.
09:09Here's the right way to tie a garbage bag without making this little hole on the top.
09:14Don't tie these thin straps together.
09:16Hold them up, make a knot, wrap them around the knot through the loop, and here you have a good
09:22tight seal.
09:23To properly dry your sneakers in the dryer, you need to tie the laces together.
09:28Then put the sneakers inside the dryer, but leave the laces' tips sticking out.
09:33Close the lid so that it clamps the shoelaces.
09:36Done!
09:38Wired headphones fit much better in your ear if you put them on in a way when the tips with
09:43the wire direct up.
09:45Then, the wire can be put around the auricle.
09:48So, your headphones will not fall out of the ear.
09:51A bobby pin should be attached with the wave side closer to the head.
09:55Then it will not fall out of your hair.
09:58Don't brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush using fast movements.
10:02The electronic toothbrush should pass smoothly through the teeth.
10:06You can tear a bag of sugar with one hand.
10:09Hold the bag above a mug.
10:12Just place it on your index and middle finger.
10:14Then, press your thumb into the middle of the bag.
10:17It will break the center, and sugar will easily pour out.
10:22When you pour juice or milk, keep the neck of the box at the top, above the glass.
10:27Then there will be less splashing.
10:30You wear sunglasses and enter the room.
10:32Where are you going to hide them?
10:34Do you leave it on your head, hang it in your shirt collar, or put it in your pocket?
10:38The best way is to put the glasses in the breast pocket, so the lenses will be inside, and only
10:44one temple sticks out of the pocket.
10:46Your glasses will be safely inside, and the lenses will be protected from damage.
10:51When you flush the toilet, always cover it with a lid.
10:54Small, imperceptible particles of dirty water and germs splash when pressing the flush button while keeping the toilet lid open.
11:01You don't have to tear off the plastic sheeting from the dishwasher tablet and crumble it.
11:06Just put it in the tank and close it.
11:08The water will dissolve the sheeting.
11:10It doesn't work with all the brands out there, so check the instructions.
11:14The compartment under the stove is not properly used when you put only pans and pots inside.
11:20You can put dishes with food there.
11:22The heat from the oven will keep the food warm.
11:24This is useful when you're waiting for guests who are running late.
11:28Almost everyone has a plunger with a round rubber shape.
11:31In the movies, we have seen how many times it's used to eliminate a blockage in the toilet.
11:36In fact, this plunger is needed to eliminate a blockage in the sink.
11:40For the toilet, you need to use another special plunger.
11:44You're eating a taco, and all the food is falling out on the other side.
11:48Put another tortilla on a plate.
11:51All the fallen food will be on it, and thus, you have another small taco.
11:56Using a vegetable peeler, most people make only one forward movement to cut the peel.
12:00Then, they put the blade back and cut off the peel again.
12:04You can cut the peel in the opposite direction and move the peeler back and forth.
12:08It will be faster and more efficient.
12:11Don't tuck the belt from the bathrobe through the back.
12:14Pull it out and thread it in a loop on the side of your stomach.
12:17After that, tie the belt as you like.
12:20This way, the bathrobe will snuggle tighter to the body.
12:23Most of us use toilet paper seat covers incorrectly.
12:27The correct way is to put the paper so the round side, in the middle, looks into the back part
12:32of the toilet.
12:34Advertisements show us that we need to cover the entire surface of the brush with toothpaste.
12:39One small pea is enough to brush your teeth.
12:43Companies want you to use the paste fast and buy another one.
12:47That's why they show this wrong and uneconomical way.
12:52We've been applying deodorant wrong all this time.
12:56The most effective way to use deodorant is to apply it at night before you go to bed.
13:02The easiest way to peel garlic is to put it in the microwave.
13:06Cut off the upper part, then put the garlic in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
13:12Done!
13:13The skin easily tears off the garlic.
13:17Most people cut pizza from the middle to the edge.
13:21The filling always leaves the dough, and you have to make a lot of cuts.
13:26The correct and convenient way is to cut the pizza across, from one edge to the other.
13:32You only need two cuts to divide the pizza into four pieces, three cuts to divide by six, and so
13:40on.
13:41It turns out that it's not necessary to wrap the suitcase with protective plastic sheeting.
13:48You can just put a t-shirt on the bag.
13:51Make sure the handle sticks out of the collar.
13:53And don't forget to make a little cut for the side handle.
13:57To move a needed letter or a word on your phone screen,
14:00it's not necessary to press your finger on the text area.
14:04Press the space button and hold it to control the slider.
14:08Works on all iPhones.
14:11The Spotlight function on your Mac is designed not only for quick search of files and applications.
14:18You can use the search bar as a calculator.
14:21Just enter a mathematical example that you need to solve.
14:26Spotlight also uses internal dictionary data.
14:29Enter any word and get data from the dictionary about this word.
14:35If you're hungry and don't know what to order in a restaurant,
14:38there are special mobile apps to help you out.
14:41They show how the dish looks, its size, and weight.
14:46Next time you jump into a yacht, you should worry not about the wind, but about waves.
14:51An average storm can't cause enough damage on its own,
14:55as the wind is unlikely to tilt the boat over.
14:57A wind-driven wave, however, might destroy a lot of equipment and even sink the yacht altogether.
15:06Don't worry, though, it's not that common to come across a bad storm, or worse, a hurricane, while at sea.
15:12You'd really have to be looking for it.
15:15Most people with over 20 years' worth of experience at sea have never encountered extreme weather.
15:22Sure, the word yacht can sound a bit luxurious, but in some parts of the world, it's not that expensive.
15:27Like in Northern Europe, for example, you can purchase a ready-to-sail ship for around $10,000 to $20
15:33,000.
15:35It might need a bit of fixing, but it won't be a bad investment.
15:40If you do plan on sailing to Europe, you might want to skip the Mediterranean,
15:44since it's a pretty lousy region for sailing.
15:47You'll either have too much wind or no wind at all, which is the worst kind of weather for sailors.
15:53The perfect conditions are created by relatively strong and steady winds.
15:57You'll find those in the Caribbean.
16:00And don't worry about the size of your ship. It's really not that important.
16:04You'll just need to be well-prepared.
16:07You can really travel around the world in a 30-foot-long yacht if you're brave enough.
16:12In fact, one of the smallest boats to ever sail around the world was just 21 feet.
16:19Alessandro Di Benedetto circumnavigated the world in his little sailboat.
16:24It took him 268 days and 19 hours.
16:28What's even more impressive is that his boat was nearly destroyed near Cape Horn,
16:33but he managed to fix it and get back to France to win the world record.
16:39Planning on breaking world records yourself?
16:41Make sure you sail around the world eastward.
16:43It's easier, mostly due to stronger and more predictable winds and eastward currents in the southern hemisphere.
16:51Only five existing world records were obtained when travelers used the westward route.
16:56And since 2010, no one has set a record while going in that direction.
17:02There's no need to start learning astronavigation.
17:05Nobody uses it these days.
17:07It's more of a nice-to-have.
17:09Experienced sailors don't rely on space bodies to orient themselves.
17:13What people do use now for recreational navigation is an iPad.
17:19Even Airbus and Boeing pilots use iPads when flying.
17:25Speaking of how prepared you should be, brace yourself for a lot of boredom.
17:29We've all heard stories about wonderful sunrises and sunsets, swimming with dolphins and tuna.
17:36But you might have nothing to do for weeks.
17:39You'll just need to fix the tack every now and then.
17:42And that's it.
17:43As for the remaining 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds of the day, no tasks.
17:49Bring a board game or a lot of books, will you?
17:53You might not be able to catch up with your friends back at home either.
17:57The internet at sea is both really slow and expensive.
18:01Slow as in it's going to take about a half an hour to download a small picture.
18:07Expensive as in a gigabyte might cost up to several thousand dollars.
18:12It's also best if you leave your pets at home.
18:15Dogs in particular don't like it at sea too much.
18:19Especially large dogs or those who weren't accustomed to that environment early on in their lives.
18:25You won't be able to easily toilet train a dog on board either.
18:28Cats, on the other hand, are a lot easier to take care of, so they make better sailors.
18:34Don't go heavy on the bananas if you're heading for the ocean either, as they're seen as bad luck, especially
18:40on fishing boats.
18:41Some sailors say fish won't bite a hook if bananas are somewhere on board.
18:47Cats are, again, absolutely okay to take on a boat, since they're thought to be a sign of good luck.
18:52It probably has more to do with the fact that they keep rats away.
18:58Let's say you want to cross the ocean.
19:00Will there be any stops on the way?
19:03If not, you won't want to.
19:05Sure, you can stop in the middle of the ocean and take a break, but why would you want that?
19:09There aren't a lot of islands when you cross the oceans, and it takes weeks to go from one piece
19:15of land to another.
19:17No matter where your yacht is, it has to obey the laws of its country of registration.
19:23As such, you have to make sure that everything you bring on board complies with your national law.
19:28Plus, you have to register everything you have when crossing sea borders.
19:34If Antarctica is on your must-see list, you must know that you might not get there on a non
19:39-metallic boat.
19:40The hull must be made of either steel or aluminum to withstand harsh weather conditions.
19:47You might find birds in the ocean.
19:49They don't just pass by, but actually live there.
19:52Most of them choose to sit on deck to rest when they see a boat.
19:56That's because they may have been in continuous flight for months at a time.
20:00If you're not planning on cleaning up after them, it's best you don't allow them to land on your boat.
20:05It depends on how bored you'll get, I guess.
20:09On the fun side, there are a lot of small islands you can only check out by boat.
20:13They are otherwise off-limits to tourists.
20:16You'll be able to see exotic plants and animal species, unique landscapes, and secluded villages.
20:24One knot is equal to one nautical mile per hour, or approximately 1.151 miles per hour.
20:31The best win to handle small and mid-sized ships is anywhere between 8 to 12 knots.
20:38This is still good enough to reach impressive sailing speeds.
20:41For beginners, a speed of 5 to 8 knots is perfect to learn the basics.
20:46Anything under 5 knots is too slow.
20:49Age was only a number for Laura Decker when, at 16 years old, she became the youngest person to ever
20:56circumnavigate the world solo.
20:59The Dutch authorities almost didn't allow this to happen since they believed she was too young for the journey.
21:04This astonishing feat isn't recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records,
21:09because nobody wants to encourage 14-year-olds to sail the world by themselves.
21:14The first time a person managed to circumnavigate the world alone was back in the late 1800s.
21:20Joshua Slocum left Boston, Massachusetts on April 24, 1895, and returned, three years later, on June 27, 1898, to Newport,
21:31Rhode Island.
21:32In total, he sailed more than 46,000 miles.
21:37The water in oceans and seas is pretty salty.
21:41While 3.5% is the average salt level, some bodies of water contain even more salt.
21:48It speeds up metal corrosion, so the saltier the sea, the more damage it will do to your ship and
21:54the faster it'll happen.
21:56The saltiest waters on Earth are in the Mediterranean Sea, which has roughly 3.8% salinity.
22:03For less salty water, head towards the poles.
22:07The fastest sailor of all time is Paul Larson from Australia.
22:11He broke the world record at 65.45 knots.
22:16His records are for the sailing speed at a distance of 0.3 miles, also called outright, and for the
22:23fastest nautical mile.
22:25No maritime story would be complete without that of Violet Jessup, the nurse that survived all three disasters aboard the
22:33sister ships, the Titanic, the Britannic, and Olympic.
22:38She worked on ships to support her family well into her 60s and traveled all over the world.
22:45After finishing her voyages, she spent the rest of her life in Suffolk, England.
22:50There are no boats with an unlimited lifespan.
22:53They all have to retire at some point.
22:57After a certain time spent at sea, they are no longer considered safe or stable.
23:02Cargo ships that cross oceans, for example, typically reach 20 to 30 years of age.
23:08As for sailboats, they're meant to last 30 to 40 years at most,
23:13even if they're built with more flexible materials like plywood or fiberglass.
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