10 simple ways to relieve headaches while traveling

Sometimes there are unexpected situations that arise during your trip such as: lost luggage, lost passport, broken souvenirs… that will make you have a headache to solve them. There are 10 simple ways to stop those “headaches”.

Wendy Perrin - Founder of WendyPerrin, where she shares her unique and rich knowledge of travel solutions and planning. Prior to founding WendyPerrin, Wendy served as Chief Information and Digital Officer at Condé Nast Traveler's for 20 years.

Take photos and save the following information for your next trip, according to Wendy Perrin. Taking photos only takes a few seconds, but can save you headaches, time, and even hundreds of dollars.

1. Take a photo of the parking lot at the airport

When you return from your trip, you will definitely feel tired and lethargic, making it difficult for you to find your car in the large parking lot. The best way is to have a photo taken in advance to know the exact location, floor/space where you parked your car.

2. Take a photo of your luggage

Take a photo of your luggage before checking it in at the airline. If your bag is lost or stolen, at least you will have a photo to help the airline identify it.

3. Take a photo of your personal information from your passport

This will help you quickly find a replacement in case you accidentally lose your passport while traveling.

4. Take a photo of the transportation system map

Don’t forget to take a photo of the transportation system map of the city you’re visiting. This way, you can refer to it often when you need to get around and explore the city.

5. Take photos of the rental car before and after receiving it.

This way, you will be able to take accurate photos of the condition of the rental car before you drive it and the condition when you return it. The photos act as a document proving that any dents or scratches on the car were there when you picked it up or after you rented it.

This is not redundant, it will be useful in case the rental car company later forces you to pay repair bills for damage you did not cause.

6. Take photos of signs, advertisements, posters

Take pictures of signs, advertisements or posters that interest you, because you may need them later: restaurant addresses, technical instructions or historical information that you might want to remember.

7. Take pictures of souvenirs before sending them home

Take a photo of the expensive gift you bought and send it home just in case it never arrives, or is damaged, you'll have a photo to prove what you bought.

8. Take pictures of souvenirs you can't buy because they're too expensive

Don’t be afraid to take a picture of any souvenir you like but don’t buy because it’s too expensive. You can still “enjoy” it in your memory in the short term. But if you want to share your enjoyment with friends, a picture is also helpful. If you’re lucky enough to see a local craftsman making a souvenir in a shop you’ve just entered, take a picture of it.

9. Take pictures of your child every morning of the trip.

If you are traveling with children, you should also take pictures of them every morning before you set out to explore. If they get lost, you can show the pictures to authorities so they can find them more easily.

10. Take pictures of your child's favorite things on the trip.

If your child shows a particular interest in anything during the trip that you cannot afford or want to buy, take a photo or a collection of photos to keep. These photos will help soothe your child when they are forced to leave their “treasures” behind and return home.

According to Timeoutvietnam.vn