Thanks Laurie! I also take a picture of my rental car or parking spot in an unfamiliar location.

@Rite1010.

4 жыл бұрын

I do this with all four sides when I pick it up and after I drop it off and the pictures are all time stamped. One time the person after me damaged it in the parking lot and told them he saw it on the front. They tried to charge me for the damages. Luckily I had my pictures and time stamped.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

So smart Sandra! Thank you!

Instead of the tissue in the side pocket of your backpack, I always use a koozie. It will absorb the moisture AND keep your water cool. It's reusable, and comes in handy if you want to keep a soda or beer cool later! ALSO, I like to lay one of the small face towels out on the counter by the sink to put my bathroom, etc... items on. That way you can see everything and not have to pack an extra item(green pb lid)! I love your channel and have learned so many great travel tips from you! I kind of feel like a pro now! Keep up the great work!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea; that's where I put my makeup brushes too.

I appreciate your site so much! Not only do you have wonderful ideas, but your presentations are concise and to the point. You don't ramble on and on like many presenters do. They seem to love hearing themselves talk, as well as primp for the camera! You get to the point, share your ideas and you DON'T waste my time!! Thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

I carry a piece of a no-slip mat (the ones used to prevent slipping in the bathtub) in a large ziplock bag when I go to Europe. They have deep, slippery tubs with no grab bars and very few hotels provide the no-slip mats. If it’s damp and it’s time to go, it goes into the ziplock and back in the suitcase. It’s about 14” x 16”, large enough to stand on. Also, I wrapped painters’ tape (the “blue tape”) around a pill bottle that contains paper clips, safety pins, etc. And I carry a small roll of duct tape that’s about the size of a roll of scotch tape that I bought at Hobby Lobby. (You can pick your color!)

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Great hack! I know what you mean. Thank you!

@donnamanitu8372

4 жыл бұрын

When I encounter a tub that I may slip in I just put down one of the extra towels. I have found that Gaffers tape works best and leaves no residue like duct tape.

Great tips! I pack our swimsuits in my carry on bag, so if our luggage gets lost, the kids can enjoy the beach or pool while we await the return of our luggage.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Yes yes! That was in another hack video I created. Thank you!

I like to pack some over the door plastic hooks for extra spots to hang items. If your hotel door is metal, pack a small magnet and you have somewhere to hang tickets/itineraries so that you don’t forget them heading out the door. Also, I believe if you squeeze in the sides of liquid containers...it creates an airlock and prevents spills.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Love love love!

Such great tips! I love your channel so much - no blaring music, no trying to be a tv show, no uptalking...just straight to the point and extremely informative. Plus you're here in Houston yay 😂 Looking forward to more productions, thank you

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the cooler temps and low humidity. Thanks for watching!

Lots of great tips. I love your channel and content and friendly presentation. I use a collapsible dog bowl for a valet on the hotel nightstand for my wallet, keys, jewelry, glasses and phone. I put my Bible and iPad under or beside it. I have grabbed these important items quickly a couple of times when the alarm in the hotel has sounded in the middle of the night.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

How smart!! It's nice and large enough too. Thanks for watching.

@MsRotorwings

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

I loves all your travel hacks. Thank you for sharing your "from experience" ideas!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Hope they help. Thank you!

These are all great!! Hadn’t heard of many of them. I like the suction cup also for hanging my mesh sponge in the shower. I’m funny about other showers besides my own. I also wear some cheap flip flops in the shower.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I def take cheap flip flops if going to an inexpensive hotel; sometimes that carpet is damp in beach hotels. Hubby just was in a Sheraton, and they now give free loofah sponge type pad for free.

When you hang the “do not disturb” sign, intentionally catch it in the door jam. Then you can see if someone has entered your room.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Eileen I do not know how I missed this comment. I love it!!

Thanks so much for all of the great ideas. I really love your videos as they are not only helpful but also so entertaining. You're so good at this!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi, Laurie. Thank you for your tips. Returned from a week-long trip and used many of your tips for a wonderful vacation. Cannot wait for the next helpful video. Enjoy!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to reality. Boohoo. Thanks for letting me know.

Great video, Laurie!! Thanks for taking the time to share all these tips with us! ❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi Laurie, great video! My tip is to schedule your return air home as late in the day as you comfortably can. I pack my day bag with my travel clothes and wear my bathing suit. I have my hotel keep my luggage safe after I check out and spend a few hours by their pool. Many Southern hotels have an pool snack bar which can offer you lunch. Before it is time to go, I use their spa shower, put my bathing suit in a “wet bag” or zip lock bag and now ready to travel back home after a restful day! 😍

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

I love that idea; now let's go to the beach!

Thank You So Much for sharing this. I picked up a lot of NEW tips!!!🤗

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Brilliant, Laurie! Going to use at least three of your ideas on my upcoming trip, thank you!

Cheers Laurie. I love all you travel vlogs. I am packing at the moment for a month long trip to India so you have timed this one just right for me. Thank you from the UK.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Cheerio!

Hi Laurie! My 10 year old daughter and I love watching your channel together. Our travel tip is to use REUSABLE baggies for packing. I have ones I use everyday and some I keep just with my travel stuff. Reusable baggies are much more durable and come in super cute patterns and colors!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Love love love it! Thanks for watching.

Thank you very much for these tips! Great ideas that I'll definitely use for future travel... 😊

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome tips. Thank you Laurie.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I use the hack with the ironing board to extend my bathroom counter space, however I place a clean towel on top of it to protect both my makeup / toiletry as well as the ironing board :-D

@themistressofnone3443

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed you did the same when you used it for eating in front of TV :-)

So many useful travel hacks, thank you! I am flying in a week and going to incorporate lots of them into my packing and traveling.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Have a great time! Don't miss my packing tip videos. Thank you!

Love some of these new tips!! Great ideas!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank You Laurie, Great Hacks!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Laurie, I just recently discovered your site - great videos and tips! I am a professional photographer who travels internationally quite regularly. Managing the ability to charge all of the different batteries and devices was a challenge until I purchased a power strip that works in both 110volts and 220 volts. It has two three prong U.S. style outlets plus four USB outlets. It has a U.S. style plug at the end of the cord so all I need is the correct adapter to allow it to fit into the wall receptacle. While it is NOT a power transformer, most chargers work on both voltages. I have a multi-adapter that has worked for me just about every where. In addition, on planes that have a power outlet they often only have two outlets for three seats. I always have a splitter (also known as a tap) that turns one outlet into three. It has saved several situations that could have become uncomfortable with my seatmates. I also found a night light that is able to be used in 110 or 220 volts, 50 or 60 cycles.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I wish I remembered a viewer who needed these tips. Thanks for sharing! And for not putting a link - YT will spam you. Thanks for watching!

I love that I’ve found you on here. Thanks so much.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks for watching!

I’m going on vacation tomorrow and I am so excited! This video has so many good ideas. Thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Did you think of any new tips I can share?

Hi Laurie I loved this video w all d hacks & specially d piece of self liner to secure ur cup or cell on table. 🙏😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love this hacks. Thanks Laurie!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Excellent travel tips. I really enjoy your videos. 👍👍

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thank you Laurie ‼️ Brilliant ideas‼️🌹💞🌹

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I actually buy travel size bed bug spray which is organic from Amazon to spray my bed in my hotel or air bnb room

Awesome tips, I’m going on my first international trip in 8 months and will definitely use some of these 🙌🏽

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Have fun planning! Thanks for watching!

@itsmeGeorgina

4 жыл бұрын

Break a leg!! No, wait, that was for show opening night.... Have a safe trip 😊

Thanks alot!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So many useful tips... excited to use some for my upcoming trip!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Oh yes I always take a pic of my suitcase, where I park my car at the airport and my passport.

@turena8745

4 жыл бұрын

stinkygraykitty smart!

Hi Laurie. I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. I learn so much from you. I’ve watched most all of your videos, some more than once. 😁. Thanks for putting out such great content. You are a true professional! 👌😁

@debraladams9140

4 жыл бұрын

I second that!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Made my day, Robin!

These are such clever tips! I wouldnt have thought of most of them :)

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

My viewers share these awesome ideas with me. Thank you!

Laurie, thank you for your great tips. I stick to my cables/chargers a washi tape and write down my initials, some times when you are traveling with other people, they can get mixed up. And yes, I normally pack a change of cloths and underwear in my carry on or backpack just in case my checked bags don’t arrive the same day, I also told my husband to pack his cloths in two different luggages just in case one doesn’t arrive, witch already happened with his luggage the last time we went to Colombia, I gave him that advice just on time 😅

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Great ideas.

Just discovered your channel & have been binge watching. Great tips and presented with charm and humor. Thanks! I always take a purse size spray can of Lysol and give the bathrooms a thorough treatment.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for watching! Taking a break because puppy.

I love your channel. The hacks are practical and so very useful. Watching from South Africa🇿🇦

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Thank you Laurie! Brilliant hacks & some of them I have never heard before. Looking forward to your next video. Greetings from South Africa

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi again! Thank you!

I just joined your channel and I love all tips and hacks. I was looking for new luggage and researched for hours and I’m lucky to have found your channel and now the perfect luggage which seems to be the travel pro 🙂

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

I love it and just bought the Maxlite 5 one that fits under most seats. Thanks for watching!

Very good tips.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Beautiful video. Good hacks.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

I absolutely love all your tips and hacks, very helpful thank you... I have one Airline hack that may be useful for some folks. I love when they serve you a little Ice Cream for dessert, but it's usually frozen solid. So, what I do is order a cup of coffee or hot tea and dip the spoon in the hot liquid to help scoop it out of the container. Only works if the flight offers you metal utensils. 😉

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

You're so right! That's brilliant! Thanks for watching!

This video contains a wealth of really useful ideas.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness; thank you so much!

OMGOSH! LOVE THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You rock!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Thank you!

Great tips! Which Houston TV station do you appear on? I’ll be watching for you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I have been on Fox 26 and CW 39. I need more practice.

Good video. It's helpful post.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Greetings from SE Texas. Thanks for the hacks. Some I do already and others I would have never thought of.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Smart girl! Great minds think alike. Thank you for watching!

I use a hotel washcloth to put jewelry etc at nighttime. I always put it on the right side of the tv. Gives me plenty of room,don’t have to carry anything extra and shows up on the dresser. The other thing I do is all accessories are red, cords,plugs, anything that could be overlooked easily. One more thing, I bring a travel pillow because the thought of sleeping on a pillow that someone else sweet on the night before is just disgusting! Thanks for all your tips, going to get a door stop and spray paint it red.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Someone just told me that you can use 2 pillow cases and take the outer one off before you sleep on the cleaner one. Thanks for watching.

Hi there, love these hacks! I'm with your friend....we bring zip lock bags(reuse) every trip to put our TV remote in and Clorox wipes to wipe the room down before we do anything! Now, we will also flush the toilet. Thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

That was such a great idea.

This is such a great video. I just pack my beauty blender and a snack sized baggie. Also, my husband and I tend to cross pack ourselves and our kids (when we packed for them) into each other’s bags. I like the idea of a Kleenex in the mesh part of a backpack, but I also think that’s another job for a cheap microfiber washcloth. That way you also have a washcloth if you need it. I’ll have to try the beach ball idea. Great job! I also try to take nearly empty facial & hair products with me when possible (easier if you check a bag, but also for carry on), so that I don’t have to bring back the empties.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Great 2 birds with one stone idea with the microfiber washcloth. Thank you!

@itsmeGeorgina

4 жыл бұрын

Microfiber washcloth is like a mini all purpose towel and washcloth combined😊

@eundongpark1672

2 жыл бұрын

me too (swap one packing cube with my partner). I also have change of underwear/sox in the bag I take onboard (flatpacked in a large ziplock bag) , and if I have a larger carry on (I'm not in America, so our carry-on allowances are a fraction of yours) I'll take a change of shirt onboard too for those occasions when my bag is delayed or lost.

These are wonderful, and not the same old same old ones everybody knows. Thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I do have one that is 33 travel hacks too. Thank you for watching!

I think nail polish remover will eat through plastic sandwich baggies, but you can get polish remover wipes in foil packets. Although last item I flew with a ton of cosmetics, lotions, medical creams, packets and wipes etc, I got searched and wanded and scanned like crazy. They couldn't figure out what set off the machine, finally let me through. Now I don't take anything I don't KNOW I need, I figure I can buy anything else there in a small size and use it up or leave it with people I'm visiting.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

You're right I bet. Thanks for watching!

I love you Laurie always and forever ♾!❤️

Awwww, you're awesome 😊

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Did I pronounce your name correctly??? You're famous!

@ShenataMondelus

4 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie you totally did, I was so impressed. That's why I said you're awesome 👏🏾

I just saw this product a few days ago at bed bath and beyond and it is amazing. It is a Samsonite Silicon collapsible 16 oz water bottle. When unfolded it looks like an actual water bottle. When rolled or folded up it is 2 by 3 inches big. Plus for me is it does not look like a colostomy bag like some others do.

@debraladams9140

4 жыл бұрын

I have one! Used it in airports and when I travel. No need to buy water (if the water where you're travelling is good) and when finished, simply roll up and put in your day bag. No need to carry it around while looking for a trash can -- and adding to the landfills. I have pink and my husband has blue.

Hi Laurie, love your channel. Leaving for Mexico soon. I love to travel and am an admitted overpacked. 😏 But working hard to overcome the problem. Thanks for the help.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! I just uploaded a Packing Tips for the Beach in the Winter video. Thank you for watching!

Hi Laurie! Love your videos! Great ideas and helpful hints. One thing I do when we go on our little trips is to take/wear one set of "goes with everything" jewelry. Like a simple bolder necklace and earring set and matching bracelet. That way you don't have to worry with a lot of jewelry. We drive to most places we go, so space is not an issue, but this seems to help me a lot. I have a go to set that I use for most trips. Sometimes, I also pack a simple pair of hoops as they go with everything also, for times when I do not need anything more. I love the idea of the baggies and roll them up tight for jewelry.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Love that idea for jewelry. Regular jewelry is fine for security, but I am thinking Texas-sized jewelry should just be put on after security if that helps. Thank you for watching!!

i love these hacks, too! can i make one tiny suggestion? please ask people to use re-useable sandwich baggies when they can. thanks for your awesome videos!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Every act helps.

Hi I am new and I love ur videos. I just subscribed!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Great video! To cover liquids I use plastic from the stray plastic grocery bag that makes it into the house. But don’t use anything that has color labels - I learned this the hard way

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea! Thanks.

Great Tips!!! I have the Costco lunch box!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing!

*LOVE* your *NEW travel hacks list* !!! #TravelTipsByLaurie

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet, but all of your comments were in my spam folder. Haha. You can't put hash tags or links fyi.

I use the extra washcloths in the bathrooms laid out on the counters to place brushes creams makeup jewelry so you can see them on granite counters, you’re organized and able keep track of your stuff when it’s time to repack

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love that one too. Thanks for watching!

To keep all my charging cables from getting tangled place each cord in its own zip lock back. The will all lay flat and you do not have to keep up with rubber bands or ties. I then put all the bags and the plug adaptors in the small mesh packing cube. I tend to take it out when going through airport screening. It may not be needed but a friend had her back flagged for extra screening since the X-ray machine showed a butch of cords in the middle of her bag. By pulling it out it is easier for the screeners to see what it is and since it is in one packing cube it is easy to take out and put back in my back.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

So true! Thanks for watching.

Great hacks

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Best ideas are shared or stolen. Thank you!

I really enjoyed this compilation of hacks. Thanks for the great ideas. Here’s my tip. I save underpants that are worn out and would otherwise be thrown out. I take them on vacation, wear them one last time and throw them out there. Backfired one time, the cleaning lady removed them from the garbage and washed and folded them. Two days in a row! She must have wondered how I could afford a vacation when I couldn’t even afford decent underwear.

@Rite1010.

4 жыл бұрын

Wow. At least the cleaning lady was thoughtful I guess

@life_and_motion

4 жыл бұрын

I do the same. :)

Love your ideas, also love the bedspread in your background. Do you remember where you found this? Thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Liz, it's old Stein Mart. Thank you! I LOVE it.

@sbbart1869

2 жыл бұрын

I found mine (same one also ) in a home catalogue like soft surroundings or bbb or one that has an extensive home soft goods section with sheets bedding n stuff.

Hi Laurie YOU are a pleasure to listen to for hours ;) & do an awesome job sharing all these ideas.... THE one about the colored jar lid in hotel room made me think of one I use -- TAKE inexpensive different colored frisbees for each person then each person has a (larger place than a lid) to put things - baseball cap or men have a wallet. THEN when ready to leave they nest nicely in your luggage. HELPS to not lose in room/leave something behind :). Question - I'm debating doing a check bag or carry-on as I struggle already with balance/walking issues. THINK will do a check back & pack it like it's size of carry-on SO won't be so heavy, as already have to be responsible for my c-pap bag & which ever personal bag decide on ( I REALLY love your latest bag w/ the tassel) but in this video it did show how much smaller it is compared to the black/white one. So will have to keep thinking on it, hmmm. AS I really want to be able to take an extra outfit in it & (and XXlarge down jacket OR might have to just hold it like a blanket since it's only a 2 hr flight. #SouthernGirlsRTheBest

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Love love love the frisbee idea. YT banned your comment because you used a hashtag fyi. Thanks for watching!

Love your tips! What brand is the grey backpack with scarf? It's just what I need!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gloria. The backpack is below the video when you watch it. If on your phone, click the upside down triangle. If on a laptop click show more. Thanks for watching!

Lots of ones in here I’ve never heard of!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Sorry for the delay.

The dollar store (aka the pound store in the UK) is great for cheap stuff that you can toss later.

@janstickles3035

4 жыл бұрын

AKA" Poundland"

Thanks for all of your tips! We are flying out of the country for the first time in a couple of weeks. I’ve been “educated” by many of your videos. In one of them you showed a small square pill box. I use a long skinny one at home to dole out daily prescription and OTC vitamins & meds. Do I need to have everything in original bottles? I haven’t really found a definitive answer to that question yet. I’d appreciate any info you may have.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Also, check the state department site for flying out of the country.

I love that some of my tips I mentioned are on your list :D. I always love your videos. By the way Zac George's latest video has a great starter packing list for dogs (what he took to the restaurant with Inertia) Also to deter theives from your hotel, turn your tv on when you leave. We always do that and make it just loud enough to hear through the door with your ear pressed. That is also quiet enough for neighbors. I personally have had major issues with scarves and ribbons tied to my checked luggage (ripped off my luggage handle) I also want to add to one you mentioned before. If you are uncomfortable putting your address on uber or other rideshare put the address for your lobby of the aprtment complex or hoa club house community mailbox (whatever close community center) if you have one and don't want to weird out your neighbors when you are standing in their driveway. Many of my uber passengers do that.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Love this additional hack!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a restaurant one yet. Watched the puppy training one today AND bought a ton of stuff on Amazon and Pupford yesterday.

@Rite1010.

4 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie He posted it wednesday I think. It was VERY QUICK. He just showed what was in the duffle bag while she was laying on her cooling mat. It is general basic what to bring to keep her busy, but on many videos I am finding, that is also generally what to pack besides pee pads and food.

I like the suction cup hack. I would use this hack!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

I thought that was smart. Now I just have to remember to pack it lol.

Greetings from a new follower from Norway! Thank you so much for all your videos with hacks and great tips for travelling! I am going to the Us in December and cant wait to go there. I love your great bag on the right side and love the idea with a scarf on it. Do you have the smal or the large size of the bag? 😊❤️

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have size large but wish I had gotten the small to use this while shopping. We just got a puppy so I'm taking a few weeks break btw. Thanks for watching!

@phyllislesniak4658

4 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie How does your kitty like the new roommate?

I love the ironing board/counter extension!! I would suggest if you are planning to do this pack a light weight towel flat in your suitcase to put on the board under makeup bags so powders and creams don’t get all over the board

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karla, yes, I think I added to use the hotel hand towel. So glad it gave you a visual.

Samantha Brown had a great hack....if you have an expandable suitcase expand it when packing then when done press down hard to remove air while zipping expand zipper close, so it goes back to original size (great idea for carry on !

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

She's the original travel expert who is adorable to watch! Thank you for watching!

👋 a hard-sided glasses case can be used as a phone prop so you can watch movies/KZread etc.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

True if it does not slide.

I always pack a Foldable Pop Up Mesh Laundry Basket Hamper to keep all the dirty clothes in. It folds flat when not in use but holds loads of laundry. Available from Amazon. Also keep the complimentary plastic shower caps in hotel bathrooms and use to pack shoes.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Very smart and easy to pack. Thanks!

My name is LaRae. I am loving your videos and tips.

Love the travel too about flushing the toilet. Also check the shower/tub to see if there is hot water & to see how well it drains. Found that out the hard way, smh.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

I loved her idea too. Thanks for watching.

Such super travel hacks!! We seem to travel in the winter so we do the 1 outfit of his in my suitcase, vise versa, I always pack a gallon ziplock with other size ziplocks in it including a few more gallon size and a smaller kitchen garbage bag (wet boots last day going home in suitcase), again traveling mostly in winter so under our fleece jacket/top we wear older t-shirts and at the end of the day, toss them in the garbage...more room for souvenirs! Love the suction cup and 2nd toothbrush idea. I also buy some bright colored ribbon, on each zipper of my suitcase I tie a piece of the ribbon, leaving a few inches of it dangling just incase my multiple name/address tags get tore off (happened to my friend flying to Iceland) and she had a common suitcase! YIPES.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's a good idea! Thanks!

I have taken two chairs back to back and (hang a broom or whatever is long) as a makeshift clothes line ,placed near the air conditioner or heater

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant; I'll add that to my next one!

When we travel to Europe we take cheap wash cloths from the Dollar store and just leave them behind because in Europe most hotels don't supply wash cloths and my husband & I use them. Also we take our oldest underwear (save them up for traveling) and leave them behind thus saving on dirty laundry coming back with us.

@lou-anneh5248

4 жыл бұрын

Christine Tulipana last time I took baby face clothes! Cheap and tiny!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Very smart! Thanks for watching.

The walls inside cruise ship cabins are metal. We always pack magnetic hooks for hanging things that don't fit in those tiny closets.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Yes yes! Thanks for watching.

Bandana on the bag is genius in many ways, it can be used to go with an outfit, as an extra large hankerchief in case you cry, and extra head band

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

You're right! Thanks for watching.

Hi Laurie! I've loved your tips! FYI...I just got back from Tanzania, a country that does NOT allow single use plastic, which can hold you up @ security entering the country! And this is likely a trend of the future! So instead of baggies/ziplocks... I went to a thrift store and found mesh bags or reusable plastic bags with zippers. These are also available new at grocery stores and cosmetics or swim departments of many stores! Added bonus... the satisfaction that we are not contributing to the microplastic pollution problem! Thanks for all your tips!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

So cool to know. How did they let you know that? Did your airline email you? Thanks for examples of alternatives to plastic.

Just found your videos and you are awesome. I’m leaving for Europe in three weeks and I just ordered my Zella leggings!!!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you have a blast! I saw a ton of booties. Did you watch my What not to forget to Europe video? Have fun!

@lisafeistritzer1988

4 жыл бұрын

TravelTipsbyLaurie I did watch that one and so many more!!!! I just found some Born booties that I ❤️ and I’m sure they’re going to be perfect for my trip

Love the ideas! Two "exceptions": don't put nail polish remover on cotton ball and then store in baggie. It will melt the bag. Also, putting plastic wrap over bottles and add screw tops is a great vhf idea BUT the liquid can't be acidic. I just got back from a cruise where I did that with lemon juice. When I opened it. The lemon had eaten the plastic.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these tips Lori!

@amandareiche9083

Жыл бұрын

True Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit comes in (1) wedge size powder packets--no additives and tastes like fresh. Pack in a zip bag w/ that tea you can't do without. Slip it in your AM make-up/etc bag.

If you antique shop or buy fragile things on your trips, here’s a great tip! - pack a roll of bubble wrap and some really big rubber bands. You can then protect your items on your way home and if you need to unpack anything when you go through security you can easily unwrap and rewrap everything! Worked great coming home from Paris after shopping at the Paris Flea Market and finding several lovely little breakable antique items.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's smart! Thanks for watching.

@janethompson4169

4 жыл бұрын

If you need really big rubber bands, I buy the elastic headbands in Dollar Tree 6 for $1, I use these for everything.

I like using excersize bands (the flat ones) on an airplane to cradle my feet, and then to keep blood flow, (bicep lifts, leg exercises etc) when not using it as a foot cradle. Also then to work out at the hotel. The ones from Denmark (pure lime) are extremely flat but super DUPER strong, and they come in different strengths.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Loge your channel i just found it. Great tips

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I use an old eyedrops bottle to fill with Folex. It is an enzyme carpet cleaner (but I have been using it on clothing for many years) that will remove organic/food stains.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is a great travel hack. Thanks for watching!

I use a hard sided eyeglass case to put jewelry in. The interior has soft lining which will protect from scratches, the hard side prevents it from getting crunched, and I can get all my jewelry in it (watch, earrings, necklaces, rings) I don't take large pieces of jewelry, but could still fit a few in it if I wanted. Also, you have an eyeglass case if you need to take it to beach and temporarily put any other jewelry in safe or another bag (or take 2 cases).

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

So smart of a hack. Thanks for sharing and watching!

I always bring a small flashlight and I have two plastic S hooks to put over the shower curtain rod so I can hang my bathing suit or towels or whatever you want. I haven’t done this yet, but on my next trip I will bring a clothes hanger that you can put over the door. There never seem to be enough places to,hang things. I’m also thinking about bringing some command hooks that can be put on the wall or door and then they can be easily removed when you’re ready to check out. Hope this helps.

@debraladams9140

4 жыл бұрын

I travel with caribiners -- and use them for everything! (not the kind you use to actually climb mountains, mind you, but lightweight ones. I bought a box of colourful ones on Amazon).

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

Best invention!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

4 жыл бұрын

S hooks, yes!! Thanks for watching.