Author: Travel Guruji

If you are a traveler, you will come across a series of challenges when you keep on exploring different destinations. Cleaning clothes are one such challenge that you will have to deal with. From recent studies, it has been identified that a lot of travelers deal with hassle and frustration when they are trying to keep their clothes clean.

Below mentioned are some of the effective tips that you will be able to keep in mind when you clean clothes while traveling. These tips can deliver amazing results to you in the long run. Hence, you will be provided with the opportunity to focus more on your traveling and enjoy the different destinations that you visit during the journey.

1. Use a scrubba wash bag

Many travelers prefer to use scrubba wash bags in order to keep their clothes clean. The simplicity and effectiveness associated with the scrubba wash bags have contributed a lot towards their popularity among travelers.

The scrub wash bag would give life to a flexible internal washboard. With that, you will be able to get your clothes cleaned within a couple of minutes. Hence, it can be considered as an excellent travel companion.

You just need to follow six different steps when you are using a scrubba wash bag in order to clean your clothes. As the first thing, you need to add water into the scrub wash bag, along with a cleaning liquid.

You need to add water to about 30% of the total volume of the bag. Then you need to add the clothes that you want to clean. Once you do it, you need to remove excessive air found within the bag. By rolling down from the top of the bag, you will be able to get the job done.

The next step is all about deflating the scrubbed wash bag. You need to twist the valve found on the side of the bag while pressing the bag down. Then you will be able to remove trapped air.

Then you need to press down the bag and rub the clothes against the internal washboard found within the bag. You will need to do this for 30 seconds. But if you want to get a precise washing experience, you are encouraged to rush at least for about three minutes.

Once you complete rubbing, you should unclip the scrubba wash bag and unroll it. Then you need to remove dirty water found within the bag. You should then go ahead and rinse the clothes found inside the bag with fresh water.

You can use tap water for that. As the final step, you need to dry the clothes. The scrubba wash and dry kit will be able to help you with that as well. All you need to do is to wrap the wet clothes in the scrubba towel and hang them in a clothesline. Then you will be able to dry your clothes within a short period of time.

As you can see, this is one of the most convenient methods available for you to clean the clothes while traveling. Therefore, any traveler can think about giving it a try.

2. Hand wash the clothes

The second tip that you need to learn is about hand washing. Hand washing your clothes can also be considered as a step by step procedure. If you follow the steps, you will be able to get the job done without hassle.

As the first thing, you need to find a bucket or a tub to add your detergents. If you cannot find a bucket, you can simply take a ziplock bag. Then you need to add water and the detergents into it. Before you put in the clothes, you are encouraged to go through the instructions that can be found in the care label of your cloth. Then you will be able to avoid frustration in the long run.

Once you go through the care instructions, you can put the clothes into the water with detergent. Then you need to swirl the clothes inside water for few minutes. If needed, you can add additional amounts of detergent as well.

This will help you to get the cleaning job done within a short period of time. After you rub the clothes, you need to let them soaked within the water and detergent mixture for a period of about 20 minutes. If the clothes are too filthy, you should leave them overnight.

As the next step, you should drain soapy water and rinse your clothes with tap water. Then you will be able to get rid of detergent in clothes. It is also possible for you to keep the clothes within a tub of clean water for about 10 minutes. Then you will be able to clean them even better. After that, you need to squeeze the clothes with your hands. In here, you need to try to remove water as much as possible from the clothes.

Now you can hang your clothes in a clothesline and let them dry. However, there are few additional and options steps available for you to try out. These optional steps will help you to end up with better results. You are encouraged to hang all the wet clothes in a single layer of the clothesline.

Or else, you can take a towel and roll the clothes up in it. Then you will be able to squeeze it and remove water as much as you can. If you are having thick clothes, you should roll them several times on the towel.

Then you will be able to remove excess water as much as you can and get a quicker cleaning experience at the end of the day. If possible, you need to hang the clothes to dry overnight. It is better if you can hang them outdoors because you will be able to get a quicker cleaning experience.

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We need to understand what the hullabaloo that most travelers are making about luxury travel and travel itself, in its normal sense.

Is luxury travel the prerogative of only the rich, what about others who could use a bit common sense and prudence whilst still enjoying some of these so-called luxury aspects of traveling.

There are three areas which would entail a larger proportion of the cost of your holiday, which are the flights/transport, accommodation, and food.

If you could manage these three areas with a bit of flexibility you could enjoy some luxury and also do so at affordable costs without much ado.

Let us carefully go through a normal traveler contemplating of taking a holiday with his family or even on his own.

We could see how he or she could have luxury but still have an affordable holiday.

 Flights/ Transport

There are two ways of getting a good bargain on the cost of your flight tickets.

One would be to book very early for the destination you plan to spend the holiday.

The other would be to wait for the last minute and book your tickets.

In the former, the airlines would sell the ticket at a discounted rate, because for them “a bird in hand is worth two in the bush”.

In the latter scenario, if the flight is to leave with empty seats which would be a loss for the airline, they could offer you substantially reduced rates.

To enjoy the latter you may have to be flexible with your date of leaving and another important factor would be if you are not very fussy as to where you would spend your holiday.

Keep your bags packed to leave at short notice, and if you are lucky you may be offered a Business Class ticket at the same price that an Economy Class would have been offered to you in peak season.

So being flexible could take you in luxury flying Business Class, with all its trappings of luxury to the destination that you would finally leave to.

Flexibility and a bit prudent thinking without a stereotyped mind could procure you a Business Class ticket if it is luxury that you would want on your flight.

Another factor to remember would be to book your return flight because if they took you where they need to bring you back and they cannot refuse to do so.

In this instance, you could choose when you would return so you gain an advantage.

The matter to be satisfied with glee on your face would be, you travel in a style both ways, and that is luxury that you would want for you.

Accommodation

There are many safe destinations that are luxurious and still very affordable. These may be new destinations still trying to beat the competition and get off their feet.

They may have a new hotel just having begun operations with a soft opening where you are sure to get a bargain.

Try one of those less popular destinations and their off-season rates, with less traffic coming to them, generally, hotels drop their prices substantially.

You could either try to book through a travel agent or even contact the hotels directly and negotiate room rates, depending on how many days you would plan to stay.

The longer you would propose to stay it is inevitable that they would drop their prices to ensure they take your business.

If it is off season and you are a risk-taking gambler, another option would be to fly in and look around for accommodation, because as a walk in guest you may get a top hotel at cheaper prices.

Most tourist destinations apart from the very high end have good decent hotel accommodation at very attractive prices.

One important factor to remember would be “like soap, hotel rooms cannot be sold for tomorrow”.

Most hotels try to pack their property today because they cannot sell that room again for today if they lose you because tomorrow is another day.

On that premise other than large chain hotels which would have their own corporate image to maintain, smaller hotels would offer you a room, and if you opt to stay longer you are sure to get a good bargain.

Food costs

Once you are at a location look around as there is nothing wrong in checking for prices, which you could do discreetly by walking in for a coffee and checking their food menus.

This would apprise you of the general prices prevailing in the area and also the standards that are maintained.

Some of the top hotels may have sumptuous buffets laid out on weekends and depending on their room occupations, would drop prices too.

The food in such instances could be substantially cheaper, than at other restaurants around the area.

You could dine in style and enjoy some of the best food laid out with some luxury trappings attached too, such as the ambiance and atmosphere.

Conclusion

There are ample hotels spread all around the world which have luxury trappings and are still very affordable, especially during the offseason.

Check them out and try to be as flexible as possible and move away from the stereotype thinking and you are sure to get a better holiday at better prices.

One important factor to consider would be the weather at your intended destination at the time you would land there.

Some places would have super weather whilst others could be overwhelmed with rains and floods so check this out.

Another advantage of holidaying during the perennial offseason in your country would give you more peace of mind as the crowds would be lesser than during the season.

You may need to decide on what type of holiday you would want and accordingly select the dated and the destination, and you could have a great holiday.

You could spend the same amount that you would spend during the season and have a luxury holiday like never before.    

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Air travel may be relaxing for many. But for many, it is not. This is because many people are prone to motion sickness. The symptoms of motion sickness include nausea, dizziness, cold sweats, and headaches. In fact, motion sickness can occur to a person in any moving vehicle.

The first thing to battling motion sickness is to know what is. The motion sickness occurs when ears detect movements that eyes can’t register. This may work in the reverse if eyes detect movement and the body doesn’t. For example, you can become motion sick in a movie theater without any form of movement.

Although a doctor can give you better prescriptions on motion sickness, some common tips can also help you to overcome it. These tips will help you make your air travel comfier.

1.Choosing the airplane seat

Choose an aircraft seat in the front or near to the plane wings. These areas a more stable than the middle of the plane. This will help you cut down the body movement. Another seat you can choose is the window seat. A window seat allows you to see the horizon. This seat may also help you lower the motion sickness.

2.Using Air Vents

Using air vents in the airplanes can help you to relax if you are having motion sickness. The cool air directly on your face will help to cut down the dizziness you may be feeling.

3.Foods to avoid before or in the flight

If you are prone to motion sickness, you may avoid spicy and salty foods. Drink water and have a light meal. It is advisable not to eat new foods or oily foods that might upset your stomach. Another thing is to avoid consuming heavy meals in flight. 

4. Reading during the flight

This is something you must avoid. Although, you may think that reading will keep your mind away from the motion this actually aggravates the sickness. This is because your mind is looking at a stationary object but the ears are registering movement. 

5.Wear an acupressure band

Acupressure is the application of pressure at various points in the body so as to regulate the energy flowing through the body. You can purchase an acupressure band which will help you prevent motion sickness.

6.Have Ginger Flavored Drinks or Ginger Tablets

Ginger is great for digestion. Ginger flavored drinks like Ginger Ale can aid digestion and help reduce the feeling of nausea. Even ginger tablets can help to reduce this dizzy feeling.

7.Using Avomine tablets (but be careful)

Tablets like Avomine may help curb the feeling of vomiting. But be careful while using these tablets as they can cause drowsiness. This may have an adverse effect on your fellow passengers. However, it is a better option than going to the small toilet in the airplane. 

Some people are more prone to motion sickness while some are less. These tips will help you get over the feeling of motion sickness in air travel. These tips can also be applied when traveling long distance by train or bus.

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