7 Genius Travel Hacks for Your Next Trip Posted on May 1, 2017September 14, 2024 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Completely Stress-Free Tips Travel can be very stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few stress-free travel tips. You should include it in your travel itinerary so your mind, body, and soul can survive flight delays, lost luggage, crowds, and stomach aches. So don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s a common problem. Table of Contents Completely Stress-Free Tips Combat Eye & Mental Strain For Happiness & Relaxation Take a Walking Tour Get the Most from Your Vacation Pack for Comfort Don’t Overpack Know Your Budget Tips When You Have Kids Tips for Stress-Free Travel Combat Eye & Mental Strain Limit your time on your phone or computer. Social media’s prolonged electronic light and sometimes ridiculous nature can make anyone crazy. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Not only will it keep you hydrated, but it’s also proven to contribute to stress-free travel and help with mental acuity. For Happiness & Relaxation Use essential oils like peppermint and lavender to foster energy and good REM sleep. Make sure you get enough sunlight—I can’t tell you how much a beautiful sunny day does wonders for your heart and your hands. Don’t forget your sunglasses and sunblock. Take a Walking Tour Some will argue that there is no such thing as stress-free travel. Your biggest weapon is to keep up with your exercise routine. Keep your mind clear of negativity and fill your lungs with fresh air. Luckily many vacation destinations have instructor-led activities like yoga and meditation. Watch what you eat and drink… enjoy that yummy wine, but remember moderation is still key. Get the Most from Your Vacation Avoid high season and crowds, do your research and have a Plan A, a Plan B… you may even want to have a Plan C just in case. Don’t overdo it, alternate high energy activities with periods of rest and relaxation. Pack for Comfort Pack comfortable shoes and clothing that makes you feel good while you look good. The last thing you want to do is sit it out because your feet hurt. Make sure you water your plants or place your pets in good hands. It may seem odd at first, but make your bed before you leave. It’s always nice to come home to my nicely made bed. It just extends the vacation a few extra hours. Don’t Overpack You want to be able to move quickly. It sucks to lug around a lot of luggage. Here in Asia, many of the flights are red-eyes that include long delays that are made more stressful if you have a lot of luggage to transfer, watch and lift. And… you may have to deal with lots of stairs, narrow spaces, and expensive checked baggage costs. Know your Budget Avoid the money blues and stick to it. Make sure your bills are paid through your travels. Look for deals, use those points. I like to pay for most of my trip before I even pack my suitcase. I know my hubby hates to come home from a great trip to a stack of credit card bills. Tips When You Have Kids There is no way around it, kids will heighten the stress level whether you are going across town or across the ocean. Knowing this in advance somehow lessens the impact when it happens. Being prepared is key. Make sure you have their favorite toy, all the necessities, some extra patience, and your favorite toys (LOL) close at hand. This post is sponsored and/or contains affiliate links, from which I earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader. I appreciate your support and know that all the views expressed are my own. I love sharing stories, lessons from abroad, and tips for curious travelers. If my work has inspired you or made you smile, please buy me a coffee. Your support helps me keep the blog running—at no cost to you. My articles are available as mobile apps for offline reading and GPS-assisted directions. Download my articles on GPSMyCity. This post contains sponsored and/or affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission. DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES
Great tips. Though travelling takes us away from our cluttered lives, planning a trip can create its own clutter. But you need to make sure you have all of the important documents and information you need while on your trip. Keeping them organized will make your travels much more enjoyable. Reply
Wow, it’s a great article about stress-free travel. So helpful post for me and I learned a lot from this article.! A lot of Great Tips and Very nicely written. I have learned a lot from your article Thank you for sharing with us. Reply
Stacey, thank you for sharing this article! It’s true that stress can be a hassle especially to me I’m working on an BPO company and even if I travel sometimes (once every 2 months) I can still feel the stress from the company call to me even if I’m on vacation. Anyhow, thank you for sharing this once again and looking forward to reading more of your amazing articles in the future. Keep up the great work! Reply
Hello Stacey, I liked your blog. It is very necessary to make your mind stress free. Daily exercise plays an important role for this. You have shared such a helpful and useful tips. Thanks for sharing such a beneficial blog. Reply
I love to travel and it is always nice to go great and often new places the one thing I can do without is the stress. Love the tips you shared thank you Reply
Thanks for these awesome tips for stress-free travel. I love bringing essential oil when traveling because it helps me relax. My favorite is eucalyptus. Reply
These are some amazing stress free travel tips! I really need to consider these more, especially with all the trips we have coming up. Reply
I always find that planning ahead makes travel way less stressful. I make a list of everything we will need to eat, entertain, and enjoy while we are on the go! Reply
Balance is key. I do find those monday blues come around after my holiday. I wish holidays would last forever. Reply
Stress free travel sounds great but a little difficult with Iittle babies. I love the idea of having essential oils handy….must try that. And making your bed, cleaning up and doing your laundry before leaving on a vacation is definitely a blessing when you get back home. Reply
Who wouldn’t want a stress free travel, it’s the best way to enjoy your vacation and not end up worrying about every single thing. These are all very good tips! Reply
I’m usually a frazzled mess when I travel and spend the first part of my trip winding back down. I’ll definitely put some of these tips to use. Reply
To be honest, stress free travel sounds so funny to me because I have two little ones who make most events stressful! The oil tip is something I have yet to try so that might just be my next one! Reply
Is there such a thing as stress free travel when you have two kids under 5? Really, is there? lol Great tips though! 🙂 Reply
Traveling has always been an exciting, yet stressful thing for me. These are great tips to eliminate the stress and just enjoy the travel! Reply
I’m certainly guilty of wearing impractical shoes abroad – I need to learn to place comfort over fashion! I’ll be sure to remember that (and the rest of your wonderfully helpful tips) next time I travel abroad! Reply
I am guilty in overpacking my luggage! Slowly though I am learning how to limit it and stick to comfy essentials. 🙂 I do have a knack though in sticking to our budget! Reply
Stress free travel is the nicest thing in the world. I would love to travel alone ao its not stressing. Reply
I need to keep this in mind when we travel this summer. I’m usually good, but my kids flip out and sometimes my husband flips out. So then I turn cranky and I’m all, “All you people are on your own! I’m out!” Reply
Great tips! I’m always stressed when traveling long haul. And with my health issue I really need to try these tips the next time I travel. Reply
Having two young kids that don’t travel well, I can definitely use some stress free travel. I just wish that they grow up a bit quicker and being able to communicate what they want. life will be much easier. Reply
Stress free travel has always been one of the things we consider when going on a vacation. This tips does help a lot. Reply
I can find travelling quite stressful especially when it is abroad so I like the sound of stress free travel. I like the idea of using essential oils x Reply
Thanks for the stress free travel tips! I have totally done a few of the “do not’s” on the list. The worst mistake was accidentally going on a vacation during one of the busiest weeks of the year. If I had known, I woulda rebooked. Reply
These are great tips for having a stress free travel. Everyone wants to be able to relax while traveling and not have any worries. Reply
For me, travel is really only stressful BEFORE going – trying to figure out what to do is the hardest if you know NOTHING about the area you’re going to – for me right now – it’s AFRICA. Reply
I try to go off-season when I can. Sometimes like where I live, the off season everything is closed so people have to go when things are open. Reply