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Flight Attendant Shares 16 Tips And Tricks That Might Help You Out If You Travel A Lot
The sun, the sea, the sand. A margarita in one hand, a gourmet sandwich in the other, whilst the hotel staff bustles behind you as you forget all of the worries and woes of your regular life. But as the daydream breaks, the waves turning into the half-packed suitcase in front of you, bits of panic and angst start to set in.
What should you pack? Do you need all those socks? What if you’re unlucky enough to be a part of the 1 in 9,821 chance for the plane to crash? All these questions can make anyone queasy. Thankfully, a flight attendant named Yaima has been sharing all the tips and tricks anyone could ever need on TikTok.
Bored Panda has crafted a similar list before, highlighting hotel safety hacks for solo travelers, if you’re curious to learn more about keeping yourself nice and healthy, and content, with no random people deciding that they want to be your roommate for the night.
But today, we’ve gotten in touch with Justina, @justinavstheworld, who was kind enough to answer some questions about traveling, as well as sharing her own experiences and top tips for handling the most challenging of circumstances, so make sure you stick around for this—you don’t want to miss it!
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#1
One Of The Best Ways To Fit Your Clothing In Your Bag Is To Roll Everything
Upil 3 years ago
My dad was a radio operator for an oil tank ship, Once he show me a spesific folding to maximize the space inside a bag.
Marcellium 3 years ago
My dad was in the navy and this is how he was taught to pack in boot camp! Really helps when you need to save space.
Kyle Ferreira 3 years ago
I took a cross country road trip last summer and rolling my clothes made a huge difference.
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
Been doing this for a few years now and they don't crease very much, more room for your duty free.
Bored_NorWeirdian 3 years ago
Even a better tip is to buy vacuum bags! Believe me you save a lot of space using them. Never travel without them since I first tried it.
Traveling for some people may feel like going through the 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Whilst we dream of and imagine the amazing adventures we’ll be having and the friends we’ll be making, the journey to that point may come with a case of angst.
Thankfully, there’s plenty of advice out there for the weary traveler, trying to find the safest path to adventure. A TikToker, known by her username Yaimam, has been sharing all the tips and tricks nervous and inexperienced travelers could ever need. Since 2019, she’s gathered up a following of 166.8k, with multiple videos going viral with millions of views. From packing to dealing with turbulence, she’s got you covered!
Alongside Yaima, we have Justina, a Lithuanian travel-enthusiast, who’s found her little slices of Heaven-on-Earth in Georgia and Arctic Lapland, Finland. She went off traveling independently after finishing school, visiting 60 countries on a budget. 7 years ago, she and her friend opened a small tourism agency, called Magical Caucasus Travel, to help people discover Georgia and Armenia!
If there’s anyone who knows how to travel well it’s these two!
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#2
Do Check For Bed Bugs. During The Day, They're Usually Against The Headboard Or In Between The Mattress Seams
Strings 3 years ago
Having dealt with these things, it's worth checking. They are evil
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Anne Mitchell 3 years ago
Got bitten by bed bugs, 1st time ever, in USA motels. I now carry a pyrethrum insect spray, strip beds and spray mattresses when in that country. Never had them anywhere else and I travel for extended periods annually and have done for over 20 years.
Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
Do you know if Pyrethrum Insect Spray is sold on the West Coast of Canada?
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Zwiebel Suppe 3 years ago
But if I find them, what can I do? I have to sleep somewhere and you probably can't get rid of them within half an hour, can you?
Dolly_of TheCowboy 3 years ago
High temperature steam treatment to the bed, mattress, headboard if you can. Rubbing alcohol sprayed over the mattress etc, tea tree oil spray, lavender oil spray, eucalyptus oil spray, peppermint oil spray (basically most very pungent oils). Encasing the mattress/pillows in a plastic cover. Very fine baby powder or cornflour liberally sprinkled helps to keep them away as well (also works in cupboards and drawers etc for any kind of bugs as the fine powder suffocates them when they walk through it)
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#3
Bring An Empty Reusable Water Bottle With You And Refill It At The Airport
This Way, You Don't Have To Wait For The Flight Attendants To Serve You
Jay Kethley 3 years ago
in the US, the TSA jerks will take your bottle away from you before you board the plane since they are afraid you might refill it with C4 explosives. Not likely, but that is the level of paranoia the terrorists have brought us to... sad
Mitchell 3 years ago
Most airlines now won’t refill bottles, they just hand out plastic bottles. The amount of plastic waste in airlines is appalling.
LandAhoy 3 years ago
You can usually refill in a water fountain after going through security
Load More Replies... Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
If you ask, after security at one of the shops, they'll point you to the direction of a water fountain/ station.
Patrick Whittington 3 years ago
Soda companies have a better profit margin than water...
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Pound Cake 3 years ago
It’s forbidden to take liquid through security. You can fill it after that though.
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One of the biggest mistakes novice travelers make is not doing your homework before a trip. “Spending more time doing research before your vacation will make it easier and even cheaper,” Justina told Bored Panda. “If you wanna be a tourist, you will pay a tourist price which will save you from hassle. However, if you would like to be a traveler, do your research, make a plan, and take pride in how you manage everything.”
So let’s start at the very beginning—the packing stage! Justina noted that you should pack clothing items that you can wear on multiple occasions. “Try to pack outfits that complement one another. Never forget that hotel/hostel sinks can be used to wash small items! A wide scarf is one thing that I usually find to be quite helpful, both for handling weather conditions and for adding some privacy in hostels.”
Yaima revealed that the best way to fit all your clothing in as nicely as if playing a game of Tetris is to roll them up. However, there is a special way to do this, and it’s called Ranger Rolling.
As stated on Travel And Leisure, to properly roll your clothes, lay them out flat. Then fold the bottom two inches of the item inside out so it creates a type of pocket along one side. From the opposite end, roll the item tightly until you get to the pocket you’ve created. Fold one side of the pocket over the roll, securing it tightly. It may take some practice, but it’s worth it.
#4
Use Hotel Laundry Bags To Separate Your Dirty Laundry In Your Luggage
Beans 3 years ago
Or you could save the plastic and bring your own fold up bag that is reusable. It weighs next to nothing. There's no reason to use up the hotels laundry bag (which they will replace if they see it missing, thereby adding to landfill)
Hecate DeMort 3 years ago
I take a spare pillow case to use as a laundry bag and when I get home I can throw the whole thing in the wash. If I'm likely to have a few items that are really dirty I may take two pillowcases and sort the things that are really dirty from the things that are worn but could be worn again.
Epona 3 years ago
I have a mesh bag I made, specifically for laundry. It's not as large as a hotel laundry bag, but it does the job. I haven't stayed in a hotel (even a vaguely nice - meaning nowhere near 5 star) in a few years, way before Covid, so I mostly use my homemade laundry bag for when I go on camping road trips with my mom
Bored_NorWeirdian 3 years ago (edited)
I thought that unless you use ther laundry service those bags was not allowed to take home🙃 learn something new on BP every time🤣 Edit typo
#5
Many Are Scared Of Turbulence, But If Flight Attendants Aren’t Freaking Out, You Shouldn’t Be Freaking Out Either
I'm not a scientist but turbulence is simply changes in air. The changes can be caused by mountains, changes in temperature and storms.
Out of my years of flying, I've never experienced severe turbulence because pilots know where it is most of the time. Not only do they know where it is, but planes also talk to each other.
So if there is a pocket of unexpected turbulence, the planes in front of you will radio either air traffic control or the planes behind them and let them know they might want to change their altitude or go left or right
LapCat 3 years ago
There has been a time or two where I heard the pilot tell the flight attendants to take their seats. The panic within me set in.
CanadianDimes 3 years ago
I was once on a flight where the pilot came on the intercom and said “flight attendants sit down RIGHT NOW”. That was the only time I’ve really been afraid of the turbulence!
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Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
This is why I always wear my seat belt on flights, I don't fancy giving myself any more brain damage by headbutting the overhead console.
Fish Fingers 3 years ago
We hit very bad turbulence once, and my wife saw my lips moving and thought I was praying. As she knows I am hard anti-religious she took this to mean we were all going down in flames. When things settled and she asked me about it, I pointed out that I was actually singing Beatles songs to myself as I was bored and couldn't read my book because of the shaking!
Gourdeous 3 years ago
We had a really bumpy flight UK to Vegas. It made the national press when one of the crew was sacked for shouting 'we're all going to die!'. She was only saying what we were all thinking!!
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
That was the crew member’s professional training kicking in. 😜
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Chickens are fluffy 3 years ago
When I heard the pilot come on to tell the flight attendants to sit down I never panic. I just think it's a little to dangerous to stand up right now. Besides turbulence will probably shake the plane a bit, but rarely, very rarely I think it can cause a crash
Mama Penguin 3 years ago
One of the worst bumpy flights I've ever experienced was a long haul flight from Seoul to NYC. It was during meal service and the plane probably hit an unexpected pocket of air or something because people felt the altitude dropped. Flight attendants had to scramble to halt meal service. Those who were already served their meals had to hold on to their trays in the meantime.
WoodenLion 3 years ago
i had a needle stuck into my neck for something. doctor asked if i was a free bleeder because it would not stop. i told him it'll stop eventually.
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Just a Purpler 3 years ago
Lol I absolutely love turbulence, I know it's just adrenaline junkie in me, but I always HOPE I'll be on the bumpy flights XD, I know how safe airplanes are so it definitely doesn't bother me. Planes can put up with a LOT more than most seem to realize.
Next come the shoes. If you’ve got some shower caps handy or you find them in the hotel room, take them with you. Yaima advises placing those shower caps (unless you’re intending to use them for their intended purpose) over your shoes one by one to avoid any dirt getting on your clothing.
Last but not least, cosmetics and liquids. Universally, the sizes of those items are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Yaima advises all to bring a refillable water bottle (empty, of course), so that you can fill it up once you’re done with security and avoid paying extra for bottled water.
And for the cosmetics: go to your favorite beauty shop, such as Sephora, and ask for samples of your favorite products, as they’ll most likely be the perfect size to take on trips. Then you can keep the containers and refill them as you see fit. Easy!
Remember, if all else fails, have your airline ticket and your passport; that’s all you need to travel! Or is it? “I usually say that if you lose everything but your passport and bank card, you can still survive,” Justina stated. “The second charger, though, is one of the things I find to be most helpful on all of my travels. Finding another one can be difficult and a fully charged phone is the most essential travel item.”
#6
Use This Little Baggie For Ice For The Remote. It's The Nastiest Thing In The Hotel Room
Ivo H 3 years ago
I wouldn’t trust any antibacterial wipe to clean every little hole in that thing.
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BOTW PANDA 3 years ago
Let me tell you-one time, at a motel, (because my mom & dad are medical professionals), we were wiping evrything down. I get to the remothe, wipe it. COVERED IN DUST AND DIRT AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE. Wipe was black. AND THERE WAS FRIGGIN YEAST on the REMOTE!
AwesomeLeoWife 3 years ago
If you are that scared of the germs that you probably were already exposed to by virtue of being in the room, just stay home
LandAhoy 3 years ago
Baggie for ice? Never seen a hotel with one. For what purpose would they give out a baggie for ice? Where would you get the ice from?
Epona 3 years ago
I don't understand why this is getting downvoted. There are 8 billion people on the planet, not every single one of them will have definitely been to a hotel that has ice buckets/liner bags for them/ice machines. People are allowed to not know something!
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genevieve.honor 3 years ago
yes! i never realized how much germs are on the remote until now- ew!
Anne Mitchell 3 years ago
Better still. always carry disinfectant hand wipes and wipe anything a little bit suspect.
Ray Heap 3 years ago
No its not, at some point a hotel guest or two has used the shower head to mastrubate.
Spocks's Mom 3 years ago
How do you know they didn't use the remote for the same purpose???😱
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Panda Kicki 3 years ago
You get bags for ice? I stayed in hotels in 40+ countries and never encountered that. But it is easy to bring your own bag.
Mama Penguin 3 years ago
They usually have it included with your tea/coffee machine and cups.
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Not Going To Use The Toiletries? Shelters Will Gladly Take Them As A Donation
Sonja 3 years ago
In most hotels they get thrown out even if you didn't use them. The risk is too high that someone tempered with them. There are too many sickos out there for hotels taking the risk.
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Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
I take them as backup in case I run out and don't have time to shop until later.
Now that you’re all packed and ready to hit the road (Jack), let’s see what hacks Yaima has for the airport. In one video she explained that each airport will be different from the last, depending on the threat levels in the area. Regardless, it’s best to prepare for the strictest circumstances to have the easiest time in security.
So, wear easily removable shoes with socks underneath; the floor is gonna be nasty, you don’t want none of that. Place your liquids and creams into a clear ziplock bag. Many airports will provide them free of charge. Keep your electronic devices separate, as you’ll most likely be asked to remove them from your bag.
The one thing that slows everything down in security is if you keep things in your pockets. You’ll be asked to take them out, and you fiddling around your trousers for minutes on end as you try to dig out every knick-knack may be anxiety-inducing, especially when you’re being closely observed by a guard and a line of impatient travelers. Just put everything in your bag.
#8
Also, The Liquid On The Lavatory Floor Is Not Water, So Beware
WindySwede 3 years ago
I guess pee? But there are so many liquids that are 'not water" :P
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kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
I don’t think I’ve ever seen water on the floor under a toilet and thought, “That’s water.” 🧐
stardrop loves you 3 years ago
I work at a pool place and i also swim for competition but still i never trust anything blech
Load More Replies... Chickens are fluffy 3 years ago
Yeah, I always try to clean it up for others and be the hero. Then wash my hands for 10 minutes
Loggers Ink 3 years ago
Never ever go in there in socks or bare feet. I travel for work and I see DOZENS of adults and kids do this EVERY TIME! 😳
Epona 3 years ago
She's a flight attendant, even if she doesn't personally clean the bathrooms on a plane, she may be friends with the cleaning crew, and they get to talking about what they don't like about the job. Also, you don't have to be close up to pee to know that its pee.
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Always Double-Check If The Bottled Water Is Free
gas station cola 3 years ago
get reusable water bottles & fill them at water fountains or the sink if you're in a country where tap water is drinkable. way better for the environment.
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Scott Seeger 3 years ago
Pro tip - drink only clear spirits like vodka from the mini fridge. They are the easiest to replace with water.
Bored_NorWeirdian 3 years ago (edited)
I believe they check if the bottles have been open and don’t have the security on em anymore.buy alcohol,soda and water at the supermarket next time, and use the fridge for the drink and food from supermarket.Right before you leave to go back home put the minbar bottles, chocolates etc back inside the minibar and they see you haven’t taken anything. . PRO TIP: If you arrive very late and supermarket is closed, take a water/soda and/or some nuts/chocolate from the minibar and replaced it with one from supermarket next day. That’ll save you money. Minibar prices are not worth it! Edit typo
Load More Replies... Bored_NorWeirdian 3 years ago
I always take out everything in the small fridge, set them aside and go to a supermarket and buy water,soda and something to eat for breakfast inside the mini bar, and before I leave I put all the bottles back into the minibar. Saved a lot of money doing that.
West Hermans 3 years ago
Ask the front desk for a water. If it's free, they have extras at the front desk, if not, they'll tell you.
Now, for those of us who fear flying (that would be I), Yaima has some tips. Oftentimes it’s the turbulence that causes a lot of distress: the sudden and violent shifts in airflow that vibrate the plane, often caused by changes in temperature, storms, and nearby features such as mountains.
Pilots and traffic control do the best they can to manage turbulence. Yaima explained that there’s a device used to specifically determine the locations of pockets of turbulence, as well as to determine which of the 3 categories it’ll be in: light, moderate, or severe.
If it’s something that significantly affects your well-being, avoid traveling in summertime and winter, as the turbulence is the worst during those seasons. But, with the technology available, and with planes communicating with each other as well, discussing the safest routes and altitudes for travel, try to fear not.
In a lot of situations, that’s easier said than done. Yaima advised getting to the airport early to prevent adding further angst. “Listen to your favorite music, and when you’re on the plane, keep your headphones in, and breathe,” she said in a video.
#10
Always Use Both Locks. If You Forget To Put Your 'Do Not Disturb' Sign On, The Bottom One Will Keep Housekeeping From Coming In
#11
Most Hotels Offer Free Shower Caps. If You're Not Going To Use Them For Showering, Use Them For Your Shoes
It will help you protect your clothing from anything dirty you might have on the bottom
Beans 3 years ago
Again, does no one bring reusable foldable shoe bags on trips? They aren't heavy. Why use something plastic the hotel will have to replace and you'll throw away later?
Meredith Lill 3 years ago
I like to use the nice plastic bags that some bed sheets are packaged in. They have zippers and fit my shoes perfectly.
Dimp1961 3 years ago
Plastic isn't the enemy, the careless disposal is the problem
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Maisey Myles 3 years ago
I but cheapie shower caps for covering plates of food or pies. I'm a total spaz with Saran wrap
Lili Octopus 3 years ago
You may not realise it, but that word can be hurtful to people.
Load More Replies... Mama Penguin 3 years ago
I usually pack my shoes in plastic bags because they're usually packed on top of my clothes.
Epona 3 years ago (edited)
Nope. If you do not use the shower cap for it's original purpose (worn over the head, to prevent getting your hair wet, some people shower every day but do not wash their hair every day, or their hair takes a really long time to dry, even if using the provided blow dryer most hotel bathrooms have) the OP is suggesting you put your shoes inside the shower cap, to prevent dirt from spreading all over your suitcase.
Load More Replies...“If you have a big fear, communicate with the flight attendants and let them know, as they’ll check up on you every once in a while,” she continued. Avoid alcohol, as it tends to raise your anxiety levels, and if it’s debilitating for you to fly, consult with your doctor or consider getting a certified emotional support animal.
Finally, Yaima assured that pilots and wait staff are trained to handle turbulence and a lot of other issues, and are there to help as needed. If they’re not panicking, you shouldn’t be either! “Remember, we’re here for you,” she said.
#12
For Makeup And Cream Products, Go To Your Local Makeup Store And Ask For Sample Sizes Of Your Favorites
At Sephora, for example, they always give free samples. Or you can use little sample sizes of your favorite stuff and just refill them every time you go traveling
Jill Hojnacki 3 years ago
I hate samples that come in tiny pouches. I never use all of whatever it is and there’s no way to seal the pouch up to save the rest. When I get one of those I rarely open it. I may “save” it, in case I later “need” it - as with the little pouches, rather than tubes, of conditioner that come in a box of hair color - but, the need rarely arises. Eventually, most of them end up in the trash, unopened.
Load More Replies... Mama Penguin 3 years ago
I try to bring just the essential skincare and makeup products when I'm traveling. That way, my skincare products can fit in one pouch and my makeup products in another. So, it'll be just two travel sized pouches max.
#13
Don't Use The Coffee Makers
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
After reading these, I think it is just safer to book the hotel room, pay for it, and then sleep in the yard.
Moezzzz 3 years ago
No joke! Guess I need to just buy a 5th wheel and stay in a campground
Load More Replies... Scott mati 3 years ago
If it’s a kerig how can it be nasty? Poor in water and use sealed k-cup. Other types have disposable filter with tray. The water reservoir is the only part that may get nasty but the water is heated and kills germs. Also use disposable cups.
ThreeAngryLlamas 3 years ago
I have heard of many people peeing in hotel coffee makers.
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Jen Hart 3 years ago
Husband and I travel a lot for work; we generally have our own jar of instant coffee crystals with us (not picky about taste, just want the caffeine). Avoids the potential mold or other dirt in a room brewer. Sometimes we'll get a cup from the lobby since those machines are harder for public randos to mess with.
Monosyllabic girl 3 years ago
They are all one cup style in the US now anyway. I've stayed in 20+ rooms over last couple years and have never seen a gross one, i always check reservoir. (The gross one i ran into was a small pot i kept at a friend's house... Never again!)
Jane Cortez 3 years ago
Considering that hotel blankets/bed spreads are never laundered unless visibly dirty any object is gross. I like to wipe down surfaces like door knobs, switches, bedside tables with Lysol wipes.
Now that you’ve gone through all of that, Yaima has some tips for your hotel stay. “Use a little bag for the ice for the remote, as it’s the nastiest thing in the hotel room,” she stated in a video. “Check for bedbugs. During the day they’re usually against the headboard, or in between the mattress seams. Don’t use the coffee makers,” after which she proceeded to gag.
She did encourage using the free sugar packets and mixing it with your face wash to create an exfoliator. Although this point in particular caused some discussion, Purvisha Patel, M.D. and board-certified dermatologist, reassured everyone that physical exfoliators are indeed not the Devil.
“If you have oily skin it is safe to exfoliate in the shower every day,” she said. “Those with combination or dry skin may only be able to tolerate physical exfoliation every two to three days.” And a final word of advice from Dr. Patel: “When exfoliating, rub in a circular motion and rinse off well, so the dead skin cells are taken off.”
The final bits of advice from Yaima regarding hotels: Use hotel laundry bags to separate your dirty laundry in your luggage, always double-check if the bottled water is free, and donate unused toiletries to local shelters. And of course, use all the locks provided on the door. If you forget to put your ‘do not disturb’ sign on, the bottom lock can keep housekeeping from coming in and seeing you in your birthday suit.
#14
Prepare For The Security Checks By Wearing Easily Removable Shoes, Putting Liquids In A Ziplock Bag, And Separating The Electronics
Please wear socks! And take everything out of your pockets and place the items in your bag.
As far as liquids and creams go, put anything you might need like makeup, shampoo, lotion, conditioner in no bigger than a 4-ounce bottle and put all of those in a 1-quart clear Ziploc bag.
Keep your electronics separate, because they’ll most likely have you take them out of your bag during security
LapCat 3 years ago (edited)
I am a seasoned world traveler since childhood (my family is in Egypt and traveling in the 80’s 90’s was less expensive and much simpler.) Last March I brought my then-boyfriend and his brother, who never travel, to Hawaii for their first time. I tried to give them tips and such before going through security, but ultimately had a “bless your heart” kind of moment while watching them remove their shoes, struggle with their luggage on the X-ray belt, have to go back because something metal went off in their pockets etc. I tried to warn them but sometimes you just have to learn through experience. My then-boyfriend, while not experienced in traveling but an all around amazing guy, proposed to me while in Hawaii. We’re getting married in March 2023 and are honeymooning at the same destination there. We hope to go on many more trips together. He’ll eventually get the hang of security and breeze right through it with me.
Jason 3 years ago
Congrats! Which island are you going to? Travel seems to have picked up quite a bit here after the pandemic
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Slip-on sneakers are my go to when I'm flying. Also, my backpack has a laptop compartment so I don't have to struggle with a laptop sleeve with a million people behind me.
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
I was really shocked last year when I flew up from San Diego to visit my Mom in Washington state. The number of people (not just women) wearing flip flops at the airport just astounded me. You have to take them off and walk on that nasty a$$ floor to go through security. Eww, gag, eww.
Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
I do that. All liquid containers are in their own little clear plastic bag in my suitcase that goes in the luggage storage on the plane. That way my luggage can be checked with little problem.
Stannous Flouride 3 years ago
I wear a nylon belt with a plastic buckle that originally came with long-gone pair of cargo shorts. Not having to take it off has kept my pants up and avoiding exposing something no one in the world wants to see: my 70 y.o. butt.
thatlesbiantacocat 3 years ago (edited)
Wait, when people go to the airport to go through that metal thingy, they don't wear socks? Like they want to get their feets dirty? That just sounds so gross.
#15
Fear Of Flying? It's Okay, Lots Of People Have It. Get To The Airport Early, Listen To Your Favorite Music, And Breathe
If it's really that bad, make sure to communicate with the flight attendants and let them know, they'll try to check on you every once in a while. You can get a certified emotional support animal, you can also consult a doctor.
Also, turbulence is the worst during summer and winter, so avoid travelling then if possible
RavenTheCat 3 years ago
It's not flying I'm afraid of It's airport security violating me and destroying my belongings
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
That and being locked up cheek to check with a bunch of strangers with no room to breathe is what makes me gobble the Xanax.
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Taibhse Sealgair 3 years ago
Careful about emotional support animals. As of 2021 in the US, airlines can legally treat them as pets. So think small enough to fit in a carry-on pet bag.
Jason Mills 3 years ago
I was actually thinking about this type of fear yesterday. If you have this phobia how are you able to drive? Thousands and thousands of people die every month in vehicular accidents, very few die each year in airplane accidents. I trust planes/pilots a million times more than the drivers around me that I see doing stupid things every single day. I can't count how many accidents I see every week driving to and from work.
Jayme 3 years ago
It's the loss of control for me. In a car I am the driver, I can actually do something at least. In a plane I can't do anything and that is what scares me when turbulences are going on. In my mind I know all the statistics, but in a plane my body shuts down. Had several really scary flight situations before.
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Mama Penguin 3 years ago
I don't have a fear of flying, but I get nervous sometimes during heavy turbulence. What I do is I put my hands together on my lap or clutch the little pilllow close to me, close my eyes, take deep breaths while exhaling slowly through my mouth.
People have absolutely loved this series, offering their own bits of advice for travelers. “Don’t stay on the first floor. And avoid staying above the 7th floor, so you can be rescued by the fire department,” said one. “Pick one hotel chain and increase hotel points!! Don’t stay in old hotels... might be haunted!” said another.
Some last bits of advice from Justina: “It's normal to feel worried when experiencing anything new. How can one feel better? Read about other people's first-time experiences, their suggestions, and, most importantly, never be hesitant to seek help when confronted with unexpected situations. Whether it's an airport staff member, a local, or another traveler, people are helpful and kind!”
Make sure to follow Justina and her adventures on her Instagram page. If you’d like to check out more of Yaima, don’t hesitate to follow her on TikTok! Let us know your thoughts on these tips and share your own in the comments below! Until then, I wish you all safe travels and a beautiful day ahead!
#16
Do Use The Coffee Sugar Packet. Mix It In With Your Face Wash And Exfoliate Away
Vanessa Steis 3 years ago
It doesn't. Sugar is kind of a good exfoliator,as is coffee grounds, but they're to sharp for the face, the skin in your face is thinner. It's more suited for use on the body.
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AwesomeLeoWife 3 years ago
Any dermatologist will tell you this: any exfoliating done with anything that isn’t round (those teeny sugar pieces are cubes) will cause micro-tears in your skin. This opens your skin/pores up to more germs than necessary.
Beck 3 years ago
I used to work at the splenda plant. The sugar was fine and kinda floated in the air. My showers after a 12 hour shift were sticky.
Epona 3 years ago
Hotels want you to take them (usually). They are in the room to promote the hotel, or a local (if the hotel/resort is in a small town, or even if it is in a not as small tourist area, they want to support local businesses as well as advertise their hotel) business who makes the soaps and toiletries. The hotels know that if you take the free shampoo and conditioner and body wash, you will likely talk about the hotel you got it from and that is good advertising for the hotel. They are usually free, why wouldn't you take them?
Epona 3 years ago
This seems mean (if I am interpreting your "crying laughing emojis'" correctly, if not, I apologze). I think Screen_Addict was genuinely confused, and people are insulting their lack of information and that is not nice. Why not help someone learn, instead of being mean? We all have gaps in our knowledge. Nobody knows everything, but everybody knows something.
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It works with washing up liquid too, especially if you have very soiled hands like oil or paint on them.
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Screen_Addict 3 years ago
Me, an introvert: "oh no I guess I can't go anywhere. I MIGHT just have to stay in the comfort of my own home away from people.🙃"
Lisa H 3 years ago
Seriously, what if I want to make friends with ghosts??
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Luna Crow 3 years ago
Kinda disagree about the staying on the first floor comment.. often the rooms have higher ceilings, since that's the floor the lobby is on. And in case of an emergency (or any other reason), easier to get out
Abner_Mality 3 years ago
Spent a few years traveling for work, flew around 5-6 times a week all around the western US. Learned to always stay at the same chain hotel, not just for rewards but they're all decorated the same... Helps when you wake up in the night you feel like you're in "your room", you know where the bathroom is and how things work, even in the dark. Much easier to get back to sleep!
Jason 3 years ago
Marriott was my jam when I could get one locally. Though they did vary in quality quite a bit
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Apatheist Account2 3 years ago
Maybe I've stayed in the wrong hotels, but I've never seen an ice bag.
Lisa H 3 years ago (edited)
If you're staying in California and Knight's Inn pops up as a possible bed for your head... DON'T. It would be more sanitary to sleep on the street next to a dumpster. You have been warned. This is coming from someone who slept in someone's dining room on a lumpy secondhand futon mattress for 3 straight months before, so it's not like I have high standards.
Mitchell 3 years ago
There’s a lot of really bad advice here. No consideration to environmental waste.
Tye Williams 3 years ago
Well, the items she's utilizing have already been manufactured, so they're going to the trash someday. Might as well use them if traveling. Situations arise that require inventiveness, she's thinking outside the box.
Load More Replies... Ray Heap 3 years ago
And above all don’t look at the room with a blacklight. Trust me, just don’t.
Epona 3 years ago (edited)
So, you just happen to travel regularly with a portable blacklight (because everyone has one of those /s)? Are you a forensics officer or something?
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Screen_Addict 3 years ago
Me, an introvert: "oh no I guess I can't go anywhere. I MIGHT just have to stay in the comfort of my own home away from people.🙃"
Lisa H 3 years ago
Seriously, what if I want to make friends with ghosts??
Load More Replies... Luna Crow 3 years ago
Kinda disagree about the staying on the first floor comment.. often the rooms have higher ceilings, since that's the floor the lobby is on. And in case of an emergency (or any other reason), easier to get out
Abner_Mality 3 years ago
Spent a few years traveling for work, flew around 5-6 times a week all around the western US. Learned to always stay at the same chain hotel, not just for rewards but they're all decorated the same... Helps when you wake up in the night you feel like you're in "your room", you know where the bathroom is and how things work, even in the dark. Much easier to get back to sleep!
Jason 3 years ago
Marriott was my jam when I could get one locally. Though they did vary in quality quite a bit
Load More Replies... Apatheist Account2 3 years ago
Maybe I've stayed in the wrong hotels, but I've never seen an ice bag.
Lisa H 3 years ago (edited)
If you're staying in California and Knight's Inn pops up as a possible bed for your head... DON'T. It would be more sanitary to sleep on the street next to a dumpster. You have been warned. This is coming from someone who slept in someone's dining room on a lumpy secondhand futon mattress for 3 straight months before, so it's not like I have high standards.
Mitchell 3 years ago
There’s a lot of really bad advice here. No consideration to environmental waste.
Tye Williams 3 years ago
Well, the items she's utilizing have already been manufactured, so they're going to the trash someday. Might as well use them if traveling. Situations arise that require inventiveness, she's thinking outside the box.
Load More Replies... Ray Heap 3 years ago
And above all don’t look at the room with a blacklight. Trust me, just don’t.
Epona 3 years ago (edited)
So, you just happen to travel regularly with a portable blacklight (because everyone has one of those /s)? Are you a forensics officer or something?
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