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Travel Hacks: Any Procedures or Actions That Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make Your Next Trip As Awesome As Possible
Find the best travel deals, skip the lines, pack like a pro, and enjoy the easiest trip of your life with this definitive guide to making your next getaway smoother than ever.
Traveling is full of exciting new experiences and discoveries—but it can also be expensive, disorganized, and stressful if you don’t know the insider tricks to make it simpler. Travel Hacks includes hundreds of expert guidelines, hacks, and DIYs for staying relaxed while you plan, book, pack, and travel to your next destination.
Including more than 600 handy tips for everything from how to score discounts on transportation to packing efficiently and avoiding lines, delays, and crowds, Travel Hacks will make every aspect of your travel experience hassle-free. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or about to embark on you first trip, this is the all-inclusive guide to the stress-free vacation of your dreams.
Traveling is full of exciting new experiences and discoveries—but it can also be expensive, disorganized, and stressful if you don’t know the insider tricks to make it simpler. Travel Hacks includes hundreds of expert guidelines, hacks, and DIYs for staying relaxed while you plan, book, pack, and travel to your next destination.
Including more than 600 handy tips for everything from how to score discounts on transportation to packing efficiently and avoiding lines, delays, and crowds, Travel Hacks will make every aspect of your travel experience hassle-free. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or about to embark on you first trip, this is the all-inclusive guide to the stress-free vacation of your dreams.
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October 28, 2024
I don't consider myself a very frequent traveler, but even still I already knew most of these tips and tricks. Some hacks seemed rather irrelevant to me, in the sense that I wondered how many people have that problem or need and can't figure out their own easy and convenient solution.
A passable read that may offer you a time or money-saving tip that makes it a worthwhile look through for you. The greatest usefulness will come from reading the relevant sections just before your trip when the hacks have a better chance of being recalled and utilized.
A passable read that may offer you a time or money-saving tip that makes it a worthwhile look through for you. The greatest usefulness will come from reading the relevant sections just before your trip when the hacks have a better chance of being recalled and utilized.
July 9, 2021
It's a list. This book is literally a list of 651 "hacks" you can find on any website for free. There are no pictures, or detailed information, just 1-2 sentence numbered "hacks." I use the word "hack" very lightly here because some of these things are so common sense that you'd have to be a complete moron to not know. Other "hacks' were things that I know are actually false (no your flight isn't going to go up in price if you don't use a private browser, and no the airport is not going to let you get in a cap at the passenger drop off). I read the whole book in one sitting so I can tell you that some of the "hacks" were repeated. There were also "hacks" that were clearly in the wrong section (why is there a cruise "hack" in the road trip section.) I actually said, "what the F---" out loud when one of their "hacks" was to visit the Eiffel Tower replica in Tianducheng, China rather than the real one in France, ON WHAT PLANET IS GO TO CHINA A "HACK" FOR VISITING FRANCE?!?!?!?!?! The only reason this book is not gettin one star is because some of the items were practical, like booking your next cruise during your current cruise, or taking extra passport photos with you on your travel. Overall, save yourself some money for your vacation and use google and your brain to find your vacation hacks.
August 31, 2023
Plenty of "I didn't know that" stuff that is worth knowing about. An easy and fast paced book of how-to travel tips.
Edit: after reading some of the other reviews, I went and checked out some of the tips that were mentioned. Not all that glitters is gold and some of these tips turned out to be bogus. Revised my rating to *** stars
Edit: after reading some of the other reviews, I went and checked out some of the tips that were mentioned. Not all that glitters is gold and some of these tips turned out to be bogus. Revised my rating to *** stars
July 11, 2021
I consider myself a frequent traveler and genuinely hoped to learn some new "hacks". This book is a compilation of things that could be found easily on travel websites. There are some good suggestions like taking photos of luggage, travel documents and even children before traveling. Some hacks are useful like packing tips or suggestions for websites for specific information. But other hacks seem silly like taking a photo of every window in my house so I know I closed them or using a happy voice to get my pet in a crate. And some hacks were wrong, saying exit number #75 means it is 75 miles from you. No it means it is 75 miles from the state border. Or saying most museums in NYC are free without giving a listing. I've been to NYC several times and none of the major museums are free although some have a free entry or pay what you want hours. Lastly a lot of the list is filler. Thirty hacks are saying hello in a different languages, 15 hacks list countries you don't tip and then in a repetition another hack was another four countries you don't tip etc. I really hate to be negative because there are some things that are useful but the more I read the more it seemed like a click-bait list. I really couldn't recommend this as something to purchase.
July 9, 2021
I'm not an inveterate traveller; while I've certainly seen more countries than I've had years on this earth, some of them are because I've glimpsed or flown over them, and you can take a few notches off for ones I passed through without spending the night (hello, Belarus and Luxembourg, two or three times). So I could write a few tips-cum-anecdotes, such as 'don't worry, you can tote a half-full bottle of water through Istanbul airport because they don't give a shit and you don't have to worry about the airside water-bottle dispenser that fleeces everyone else' and 'don't worry, you can tote nail scissors and anything you like on internal Jordan flights because they don't give a shit either', but I could not hope to emulate the contents of this book.
Not many people, in truth, could emulate the contents of this, because they are at times suitably bizarre. So brief are the suggestions, tips and demands, I have no idea why some are even here. Why can't you pack playing cards in your hand luggage in North America?! (Speaking of which, this book is definitely weighted towards the US, with their websites and apps, and their rules for taking alcohol on board planes that are most alien to us Brits.)
That said there is some sterling advice – the packing of extra stuff to beat luggage and weight requirements within the case of your travel pillow; the threading of chain necklaces through a drinking straw to stop them tangling; and so on. The entire gamut of how to travel well is suitably covered, so we've left home with a mug and a coin in our freezer and are expecting to let our footwear join them, and we now know how to be of interest to zoo animals. The book is designed to be a pleasant, light and easy read, so it's not hectoring, it's just two or three factoid-sized sentences per page (or a list that cheekily has every entry as one of the numbered tips herein) presented in a most readable large font, with a scarce illustration. At least it admits to the traveller's worst bugbear, the uncontrollable hotel thermostat, and it loses much kudos for being so scaremongering and OTT about Covid, but it works at what it wants to do. The very idea you should never carry your own backpack is a sterling suggestion, and I think this has enough to raise an eyebrow of both a true globetrotter and the passport-less Yank. I'm glad I got to read it.
Not many people, in truth, could emulate the contents of this, because they are at times suitably bizarre. So brief are the suggestions, tips and demands, I have no idea why some are even here. Why can't you pack playing cards in your hand luggage in North America?! (Speaking of which, this book is definitely weighted towards the US, with their websites and apps, and their rules for taking alcohol on board planes that are most alien to us Brits.)
That said there is some sterling advice – the packing of extra stuff to beat luggage and weight requirements within the case of your travel pillow; the threading of chain necklaces through a drinking straw to stop them tangling; and so on. The entire gamut of how to travel well is suitably covered, so we've left home with a mug and a coin in our freezer and are expecting to let our footwear join them, and we now know how to be of interest to zoo animals. The book is designed to be a pleasant, light and easy read, so it's not hectoring, it's just two or three factoid-sized sentences per page (or a list that cheekily has every entry as one of the numbered tips herein) presented in a most readable large font, with a scarce illustration. At least it admits to the traveller's worst bugbear, the uncontrollable hotel thermostat, and it loses much kudos for being so scaremongering and OTT about Covid, but it works at what it wants to do. The very idea you should never carry your own backpack is a sterling suggestion, and I think this has enough to raise an eyebrow of both a true globetrotter and the passport-less Yank. I'm glad I got to read it.
August 3, 2021
Travel Hacks is a book by Keith Bradford that contains over 600 tips for travellers. I love the idea of a travel hack book; however, I only found a handful of tips to be helpful. If you are a frequent traveller, odds are you already know 90% of these hacks. The chapters are organized into groups such as packing, air travel, road trips, etc. but on more than one occasion, certain tips felt randomly placed and out of order. There were also a lot of repeating tips throughout this book, but they were just rephrased. For example, filling up your hotel sink with ice, keeping money in different areas to avoid getting mugged, asking for upgrades for flights and hotel, and more.
Although I’m familiar with most of the hacks in this book, I would recommend it to new travellers. The tips are short, to the point, and easy to understand. It’s a good handbook to have for those who have less experience with booking flights, finding hotels, staying safe, and knowing what to look out for. Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Although I’m familiar with most of the hacks in this book, I would recommend it to new travellers. The tips are short, to the point, and easy to understand. It’s a good handbook to have for those who have less experience with booking flights, finding hotels, staying safe, and knowing what to look out for. Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
July 21, 2025
Don’t bother. Poorly laid out. In total there are 650+ ‘hacks’. You may be wondering how. It’s very simple.
1. Repeat the same tip three times, with slightly different wording. “Book flights at 3pm Tuesday six weeks before.” “The cheapest days for booking include Tuesday.” “The cheapest time to book is 6-8 weeks ahead.”
2. Share information that anybody born after the Stone Age would be aware of. “Learn foreign vocabulary on Duolingo.”
3. Invent things just to see if people will do it. “Put your deodorant on the night before”. One less thing to do in the morning!
4. I don’t even know what to say about this. “Did you know you can bring alcohol on a plane! 🤪 Just make sure it’s under 100ml.”
1. Repeat the same tip three times, with slightly different wording. “Book flights at 3pm Tuesday six weeks before.” “The cheapest days for booking include Tuesday.” “The cheapest time to book is 6-8 weeks ahead.”
2. Share information that anybody born after the Stone Age would be aware of. “Learn foreign vocabulary on Duolingo.”
3. Invent things just to see if people will do it. “Put your deodorant on the night before”. One less thing to do in the morning!
4. I don’t even know what to say about this. “Did you know you can bring alcohol on a plane! 🤪 Just make sure it’s under 100ml.”
June 17, 2022
This book is filled with great tips and hacks for traveling. I ended up taking notes so I could remember several things I could use for an upcoming family trip. There is helpful information about the best time to book a flight, what to pack and how to pack it, how to label and protect your luggage, how to make traveling easier and less stressful, and even lists a few apps to use while on a road trip. I would highly recommend this book to anyone preparing to go on a trip in the near future!
Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
August 2, 2021
I'm itching to travel again so I thought I'd read this and see if I could pick up anything new.
There were some great ideas in here as well as some that were a tad confusing.
All in all, it's worth the read and you can dip in and out of the sections that interest you.
There were some great ideas in here as well as some that were a tad confusing.
All in all, it's worth the read and you can dip in and out of the sections that interest you.
August 17, 2021
A huge thanks to Adams Media for my e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Travel Hacks is a book full of hacks for seasoned or beginner travelers. As someone who wants to travel more, this book was something I definitely needed although. I felt though that this book was more leaned to US travelers because some of the things are relevant to them. It's an incredible book and i highly recommend it if you are like me and you have never traveled.
October 11, 2021
I am uncertain about this one. As a travel planner and seasoned traveler, I knew a lot of these. And what I didn't know, I'd already figured out on my own. So it's kind of hard for me to say what the average traveler might get out of it.
It's a very quick & easy ready. Many people would need to review the book every time before they start booking travel. I found things that made me stop and take note - like contact cases for small amounts of beauty products. I don't wear glasses or contacts so it would never have occurred to me. Some things I felt required better or more detailed explanations then what was given.
I was completely unimpressed with the COVID related content - which will make it an even shorter read.
I received an ARC from Netgalley to prepare my honest review.
It's a very quick & easy ready. Many people would need to review the book every time before they start booking travel. I found things that made me stop and take note - like contact cases for small amounts of beauty products. I don't wear glasses or contacts so it would never have occurred to me. Some things I felt required better or more detailed explanations then what was given.
I was completely unimpressed with the COVID related content - which will make it an even shorter read.
I received an ARC from Netgalley to prepare my honest review.
July 19, 2021
I haven’t done much traveling as an adult, but hope to change that in the next couple years. So I was excited to get this book to see if I could learn some great tricks. The book has 651 hacks that cover things such as airplane travel, road trips, packing, etc., presented in short little one to three sentence bites. I would say that at least half of the tips are either pretty well known or just common sense. In addition, some of them I don’t think are accurate or good (the suggestion to travel to China to see their replica of the Eiffel tower as opposed to going to Paris to see the real one simply because it’s cheaper is absurd). However, I did pick up a few ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of on my own, such as taking a photo of yourself with your luggage before leaving so that if your luggage is lost you not only have a picture of what it looks like but also show that you own it.
Overall the book is a bit of a mixed bag, but for the novice traveler there are definitely some things to learn.
Thank you to NetGalley & Adams Media for this advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Overall the book is a bit of a mixed bag, but for the novice traveler there are definitely some things to learn.
Thank you to NetGalley & Adams Media for this advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
August 23, 2021
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is an ok guide for traveling.
A lot of the information seems like common sense (like weighing your suitcase before you go to the airport). Some information also seems contradictory or repetitive since the first list of "hacks" says that airline tickets are typically cheapest six weeks in advance, then later that tickets are typically cheapest four to six weeks in advance. There's also a lot of information that is tied to websites, so it's easy for this information to go out of date quickly.
Some of it is also very specific, like tips for visiting Disney parks. Especially given the pandemic I think the way we travel has fundamentally changed, and this book focuses a lot on how people moved around pre-pandemic.
I see how this could be a useful book for someone traveling for the first time, but it's not the book for me.
This is an ok guide for traveling.
A lot of the information seems like common sense (like weighing your suitcase before you go to the airport). Some information also seems contradictory or repetitive since the first list of "hacks" says that airline tickets are typically cheapest six weeks in advance, then later that tickets are typically cheapest four to six weeks in advance. There's also a lot of information that is tied to websites, so it's easy for this information to go out of date quickly.
Some of it is also very specific, like tips for visiting Disney parks. Especially given the pandemic I think the way we travel has fundamentally changed, and this book focuses a lot on how people moved around pre-pandemic.
I see how this could be a useful book for someone traveling for the first time, but it's not the book for me.
January 21, 2025
A very, very long list with no illustrations. While I can appreciate the author’s effort to put all of these hacks in one place, most of these were well known “hacks,” just a google away, and the rest required purchases i.e. luggage scales, etc.
I did appreciate the international travel hacks and thought this would make a nice gift for someone that was more nervous to travel than your average bear.
I did appreciate the international travel hacks and thought this would make a nice gift for someone that was more nervous to travel than your average bear.
February 1, 2025
A lot of these hacks have become less applicable over time, but I found it helpful to at least get in the right mindset.
August 25, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Travel Hacks is a handy collection of tips for making travel as convenient and stress-free as possible. Due out 7th Sept 2021 from Simon & Schuster on their Adams Media imprint, it's 240 pages and will be available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
The book has an easy to read simple graphic layout and is arranged logically. Each tip is numbered sequentially (and there are 651 of them). They are arranged thematically in chapters: planning & booking, packing, before you leave, air travel, road tripping, traveling with kids & pets, food & lodging, maximizing your vacations, staying safe & healthy, communication & technology, and heading home. The author has done a good job of writing tips and advice in pithy short paragraphs which are easy to understand and access. Much of the info is common sense, but there are quite a number which are creative, perfectly within the rules, and can save travelers time and money. The websites included in the book are mostly aimed at travelers in North America, but the rest of the information and tips are great for readers whatever their location and destination.
There's an index included so finding particular tips again will be easy. There's no photography in the book, but many of the tips are illustrated with simple line drawn graphics in a monochrome blue retro style drawing which adds a whimsical vibe.
Well done. Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Travel Hacks is a handy collection of tips for making travel as convenient and stress-free as possible. Due out 7th Sept 2021 from Simon & Schuster on their Adams Media imprint, it's 240 pages and will be available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
The book has an easy to read simple graphic layout and is arranged logically. Each tip is numbered sequentially (and there are 651 of them). They are arranged thematically in chapters: planning & booking, packing, before you leave, air travel, road tripping, traveling with kids & pets, food & lodging, maximizing your vacations, staying safe & healthy, communication & technology, and heading home. The author has done a good job of writing tips and advice in pithy short paragraphs which are easy to understand and access. Much of the info is common sense, but there are quite a number which are creative, perfectly within the rules, and can save travelers time and money. The websites included in the book are mostly aimed at travelers in North America, but the rest of the information and tips are great for readers whatever their location and destination.
There's an index included so finding particular tips again will be easy. There's no photography in the book, but many of the tips are illustrated with simple line drawn graphics in a monochrome blue retro style drawing which adds a whimsical vibe.
Well done. Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
November 10, 2021
Confession: I'm really glad I read Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World earlier this year, because that book proved incorrect some of the "hacks" reported here (i.e. using incognito browser or searching at X time on a Tuesday, six weeks out, for the cheapest domestic airfares). To borrow from Dwight Schrute: False.
Another Schrute!false: #219, stating that "exit numbers on [US] highways ... correlate with the miles of the highway. For example, Exit 75 is about 75 miles down the highway." Um ... no. Sorry, but that's not how it works. (I also was amused at a cruise tip being included in the road-trip section.)
While I'm a _huge_ fan of credit-card rewards, I'd recommend taking a course like TravelMiles 101 or the one from FinanceBuzz ... they lay out all the details much more eloquently than a two-sentence tip that doesn't address Chase's 5/24 rule, annual fees, etc., etc. It's a much bigger game than indicated here.
A number of the "hacks" are just broken-out subsets of larger bits of info (such as dimensions for carry-ons, by airline; items to include in your carry-on bag; or instructions for jump-starting a car). That was a bit underwhelming, and frankly, I'd prefer to check out carry-on dimensions via the airline website. Others seem like basic common sense; someone out there likely needs it, but for me as an experienced traveler, disappointing.
I did appreciate some of the suggestions, like tossing a dryer sheet into your suitcase, or double-checking items you can work!expense. And, I'll add that rolling clothes is great for more than just backpacking trips--really, any type of trip benefits from this!
Another Schrute!false: #219, stating that "exit numbers on [US] highways ... correlate with the miles of the highway. For example, Exit 75 is about 75 miles down the highway." Um ... no. Sorry, but that's not how it works. (I also was amused at a cruise tip being included in the road-trip section.)
While I'm a _huge_ fan of credit-card rewards, I'd recommend taking a course like TravelMiles 101 or the one from FinanceBuzz ... they lay out all the details much more eloquently than a two-sentence tip that doesn't address Chase's 5/24 rule, annual fees, etc., etc. It's a much bigger game than indicated here.
A number of the "hacks" are just broken-out subsets of larger bits of info (such as dimensions for carry-ons, by airline; items to include in your carry-on bag; or instructions for jump-starting a car). That was a bit underwhelming, and frankly, I'd prefer to check out carry-on dimensions via the airline website. Others seem like basic common sense; someone out there likely needs it, but for me as an experienced traveler, disappointing.
I did appreciate some of the suggestions, like tossing a dryer sheet into your suitcase, or double-checking items you can work!expense. And, I'll add that rolling clothes is great for more than just backpacking trips--really, any type of trip benefits from this!
August 11, 2021
My Recommendation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Travel Hacks—Any Procedures or Actions That Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make Your Next Trip As Awesome As Possible”
by Keith Bradford
Simplify Your Next Trip Across Town or Around-the-World
Smart and entertaining bullet-points of bite-size traveling tips make every journey more fun, efficient and cost-effective in Keith Bradford’s new book, “Travel Hacks” (Any Procedures or Actions That Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make Your Next Trip As Awesome As Possible).
This well-organized collection of insightful excursion research pointers includes where to hail cabs at airports; countries where leaving gratuities is an insult; locations where skyline photos are free; and when and where to purchase travel tickets; plus so much more.
Bradford has done the research and legwork for the novice traveler, as well and the weary, world-worn explorer because his suggestions are on trend and the latest information.
One of my favorites hacks/tips, although not super high tech, is highly recommended. Pack a power-strip along with electronic chargers in a take-on bag. It will be useful in airports and hotel rooms with limited outlets. Who knows? You may make new friends while sharing your power-strip, too!
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REVIEWER: J. Hunt
STAR RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Travel Hacks—Any Procedures or Actions That Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make Your Next Trip As Awesome As Possible”
by Keith Bradford
Genre: Non-Fiction, Travel
Publication Date: 7 October 2021
Publisher: Adams Media
My Sincere Appreciation to NetGalley, Author Keith Bradford and Publisher Adams Media for Providing this Advance Reader's Copy for Review.
“Travel Hacks—Any Procedures or Actions That Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make Your Next Trip As Awesome As Possible”
by Keith Bradford
Simplify Your Next Trip Across Town or Around-the-World
Smart and entertaining bullet-points of bite-size traveling tips make every journey more fun, efficient and cost-effective in Keith Bradford’s new book, “Travel Hacks” (Any Procedures or Actions That Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make Your Next Trip As Awesome As Possible).
This well-organized collection of insightful excursion research pointers includes where to hail cabs at airports; countries where leaving gratuities is an insult; locations where skyline photos are free; and when and where to purchase travel tickets; plus so much more.
Bradford has done the research and legwork for the novice traveler, as well and the weary, world-worn explorer because his suggestions are on trend and the latest information.
One of my favorites hacks/tips, although not super high tech, is highly recommended. Pack a power-strip along with electronic chargers in a take-on bag. It will be useful in airports and hotel rooms with limited outlets. Who knows? You may make new friends while sharing your power-strip, too!
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The Book Maven’s Journal—Reviews for Word Connoisseurs
REVIEWER: J. Hunt
STAR RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Travel Hacks—Any Procedures or Actions That Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make Your Next Trip As Awesome As Possible”
by Keith Bradford
Genre: Non-Fiction, Travel
Publication Date: 7 October 2021
Publisher: Adams Media
My Sincere Appreciation to NetGalley, Author Keith Bradford and Publisher Adams Media for Providing this Advance Reader's Copy for Review.
August 26, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily.
If you’re anything like me, you love to travel but hate the stress associated with traveling. So when I came across this book promising to offer plenty of travel hacks to lessen stress and costs that I always thought came along with traveling, I couldn’t believe my luck! But was the promise too good to be true?
In fact, this book delivers on all of its promises. It’s a quick read, but it is honestly packed full of simple and sensible tips that can make traveling easier. It’s broken down into different chapters that offer easy to follow tips on a range of travel-related subjects. Want to save money on traveling costs? There’s a section devoted to it. Traveling with kids? Planning a road trip? Want to bring your pets? Packing tips? Handy ways to deal with documents or lost luggage? It’s all in this slim volume. And it’s immensely helpful. It even offers tips for traveling around in an unknown place, or in a country where you don’t know the language.
This is definitely worth the read, and I know that I’ll be referring to this book plenty of times in the future. And I’ll absolutely be using these tips whenever I plan a trip in the future, whether it’s in or out of the country. I love that it offers information for car, plane, and train travel, both foreign and domestic. Some of them are common sense, but most of them were ideas that I never would have thought of on my own. This is a great book.
If you’re anything like me, you love to travel but hate the stress associated with traveling. So when I came across this book promising to offer plenty of travel hacks to lessen stress and costs that I always thought came along with traveling, I couldn’t believe my luck! But was the promise too good to be true?
In fact, this book delivers on all of its promises. It’s a quick read, but it is honestly packed full of simple and sensible tips that can make traveling easier. It’s broken down into different chapters that offer easy to follow tips on a range of travel-related subjects. Want to save money on traveling costs? There’s a section devoted to it. Traveling with kids? Planning a road trip? Want to bring your pets? Packing tips? Handy ways to deal with documents or lost luggage? It’s all in this slim volume. And it’s immensely helpful. It even offers tips for traveling around in an unknown place, or in a country where you don’t know the language.
This is definitely worth the read, and I know that I’ll be referring to this book plenty of times in the future. And I’ll absolutely be using these tips whenever I plan a trip in the future, whether it’s in or out of the country. I love that it offers information for car, plane, and train travel, both foreign and domestic. Some of them are common sense, but most of them were ideas that I never would have thought of on my own. This is a great book.
January 20, 2022
First let me thank Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for an opportunity to read Travel Hacks (2021) in exchange for an honest review. I am (was) a frequent traveler so I was eager to learn any new tips that I could. I appreciated that there was section devoted to "Staying Safe and Healthy" which included tips related to covid ( Which is the best seat on the plane?) and other health concerns ( visiting a hospital outside the U.S.) that could occur during your vacation away from home. Other chapters included information/hacks about planning and booking, packing smart, things to do before you leave, air travel, transportation once you've reached your destination, traveling with kids and pets, food and lodging, making the most of your trip, communication and technology and heading home.
There are 651 hacks. Each one is a few sentences long. Because they are numbered and short it is easy to find them when needed. As other reviewers have noted some of the suggestions are what I consider to be common sense, those not needed. On the other hand there were some that even more seasoned travelers than myself had not heard of. There are apps given for finding food, getting your own personalized tour, finding your way around, translating signs and menus and more.
I recommend getting your hands on this book and learning more ways to save money on your trip. I've waited a long time to travel again and I plan to make the most of my upcoming vacations.
There are 651 hacks. Each one is a few sentences long. Because they are numbered and short it is easy to find them when needed. As other reviewers have noted some of the suggestions are what I consider to be common sense, those not needed. On the other hand there were some that even more seasoned travelers than myself had not heard of. There are apps given for finding food, getting your own personalized tour, finding your way around, translating signs and menus and more.
I recommend getting your hands on this book and learning more ways to save money on your trip. I've waited a long time to travel again and I plan to make the most of my upcoming vacations.
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July 22, 2021It’s been over a year now and I have to admit, even I (who does not like to fly and would rather stay inside with a book) am antsy for travel. I miss my family and I miss being able to go somewhere. Not just a drive but go somewhere far. I miss the opportunity and dreams that travel affords us.
Which is why I was happy to read Travel Hacks.
With 600 tips on traveling, I let myself be pulled back into a world where we could hop on a plane and travel wherever we want to. (Or, in my case, somewhere that is family friendly that also has a pool.)
A lot of the travel tips I wasn’t aware of (early Disney admissions anyone?) and some are plain helpful (air travel and kids). I think for a seasoned traveler, some of these might be common knowledge, but I like that it got me thinking about traveling again.
Told by numbered hacks, it’s easy to read and gives tips on travels with kids, car rides and international travel.
We haven’t traveled in a very very long time since before the pandemic. Travel Hacks got me back into the travel mind set as well as providing useful tools to make my first vacation painless.
It’s the perfect book for prepping that big trip that you’ve now been planning for over a year.
Which is why I was happy to read Travel Hacks.
With 600 tips on traveling, I let myself be pulled back into a world where we could hop on a plane and travel wherever we want to. (Or, in my case, somewhere that is family friendly that also has a pool.)
A lot of the travel tips I wasn’t aware of (early Disney admissions anyone?) and some are plain helpful (air travel and kids). I think for a seasoned traveler, some of these might be common knowledge, but I like that it got me thinking about traveling again.
Told by numbered hacks, it’s easy to read and gives tips on travels with kids, car rides and international travel.
We haven’t traveled in a very very long time since before the pandemic. Travel Hacks got me back into the travel mind set as well as providing useful tools to make my first vacation painless.
It’s the perfect book for prepping that big trip that you’ve now been planning for over a year.
August 18, 2021
I was a bit skeptical. Are there any Travel Hacks out there that I haven’t already heard? But this book promises 651 hacks so I figured that at least a few would be new to me. And I was correct. Here are a few of my favorites.
“Prices for flights actually go up the more times you visit a site, so use your browser’s incognito key.“
“Booking too early (six months out) can actually result in paying up to 19% more for your tickets.”
“Websites can tell what type of computer you are using and will show Mac users more expensive bookings first. According to The Wall Street Journal, Mac users are charged $20-$30 more.“
There are also two bedbug registry websites where you can see if anyone reported your hotel. Yuck! However, that brings up a potential problem with the book. There are a lot of URLs and app recommendations here. Websites and apps come and go. So far, about a year after initial publication, they are still working. But what may happen a few more years down the road?
Even if only 10% of the Travel Hacks are useful to you, you have still saved a ton of time by not reading a bunch of travel websites. And 10% means you have 65 good ideas to improve your travel experience. 4 stars!
Thanks to Adams Media and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
“Prices for flights actually go up the more times you visit a site, so use your browser’s incognito key.“
“Booking too early (six months out) can actually result in paying up to 19% more for your tickets.”
“Websites can tell what type of computer you are using and will show Mac users more expensive bookings first. According to The Wall Street Journal, Mac users are charged $20-$30 more.“
There are also two bedbug registry websites where you can see if anyone reported your hotel. Yuck! However, that brings up a potential problem with the book. There are a lot of URLs and app recommendations here. Websites and apps come and go. So far, about a year after initial publication, they are still working. But what may happen a few more years down the road?
Even if only 10% of the Travel Hacks are useful to you, you have still saved a ton of time by not reading a bunch of travel websites. And 10% means you have 65 good ideas to improve your travel experience. 4 stars!
Thanks to Adams Media and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
October 8, 2021
If I had purchased this book - I would have been really disappointed. Travel Hacks - while a great concept - was a let down.
Granted, I am a pretty seasoned traveler and know a lot about the ins and outs of airline travel. However, there were a lot of poor suggestions in this book. Some of the “hacks” have even been disproven. (Like looking for airline tickets on an Apple vs. a Windows computer for cheaper rates - while fares vary, they don’t vary by computer type.)
There were also a bunch of recommendations for different apps to use while traveling. I wanted to check out some of them because they sounded useful. However, most of them were not listed in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
The author also recommends checking out locations on FourSquare to find wifi passwords - I’m pretty certain FourSquare is no longer the social media platform it used to be.
I can’t say I would recommend this book. I did find it interesting to see what “hacks” the author decided to include, though. If you’re a new traveler and looking for travel tips, this is definitely NOT the book to read.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinions.
Granted, I am a pretty seasoned traveler and know a lot about the ins and outs of airline travel. However, there were a lot of poor suggestions in this book. Some of the “hacks” have even been disproven. (Like looking for airline tickets on an Apple vs. a Windows computer for cheaper rates - while fares vary, they don’t vary by computer type.)
There were also a bunch of recommendations for different apps to use while traveling. I wanted to check out some of them because they sounded useful. However, most of them were not listed in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
The author also recommends checking out locations on FourSquare to find wifi passwords - I’m pretty certain FourSquare is no longer the social media platform it used to be.
I can’t say I would recommend this book. I did find it interesting to see what “hacks” the author decided to include, though. If you’re a new traveler and looking for travel tips, this is definitely NOT the book to read.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinions.
July 20, 2021
At first, I would like to thank Netgalley and Adams Media for allowing me to review this book. Keep in mind that my review, however, is my true opinion on this book.
“Travel Hacks” by Keith Bradford is a book of all the travel hacks you could ever think of and a bunch more you have never thought about. This is a book that will for sure help you when you travel.
If you feel stressed, when you have to travel, this is the perfect book for you. If you need some tips for traveling, this is a perfect book for you. If you love traveling, this is the perfect book. I will for sure come back to this book the next time I have to travel because this is the perfect book of tips.
Easy and important tips! This is a great book of travel hacks!
But when you read this book, you will want to travel right this second. So be aware of that!
“Travel Hacks” by Keith Bradford is a book of all the travel hacks you could ever think of and a bunch more you have never thought about. This is a book that will for sure help you when you travel.
If you feel stressed, when you have to travel, this is the perfect book for you. If you need some tips for traveling, this is a perfect book for you. If you love traveling, this is the perfect book. I will for sure come back to this book the next time I have to travel because this is the perfect book of tips.
Easy and important tips! This is a great book of travel hacks!
But when you read this book, you will want to travel right this second. So be aware of that!
July 7, 2021
Travel Hacks by Keith Bradford is a reference book that you will want to keep close at hand for all of your upcoming adventures, both near and far. I consider myself to be fairly well-versed in the tips and tricks of travel, but there were many suggestions here that I have never before considered, particularly for journeys closer to home, such as car maintenance tips etc. This is a handy guide for any traveller, no matter how seasoned, and I would venture to say that anyone reading these hacks will find something new to add to their travel modus operandi, thereby enhancing the overall journey.
This is a wonderfully beneficial book that I would recommend highly to travellers and adventurers everywhere.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for an ARC.
This is a wonderfully beneficial book that I would recommend highly to travellers and adventurers everywhere.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for an ARC.
July 15, 2021
A great resource for all travelers. Their are tips and tricks on booking (best time to purchase for cheapest ticket - I've always wondered this. Will have to try it), how to pack (I always overpack, probably still will even after reading this) and keep your stuff smelling fresh, folding vs. rolling, how not to get the special pat down at security. So many things that I should have figured out by now as a seasoned traveler but never paid attention. I particularly like how it's all bullet points instead of paragraphs making it easier to find a point you might want to go back to. I will definitely change the way I do some things now.
I received a copy from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 29, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for the digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Like most people, I love travelling, and that hasn't been possible since the pandemic hit. But this is a great time to prepare for future travels, so I was interested in this book.
It has useful hacks for all of the steps of travelling: from booking to coming back home and going back to work. The book is divided in chapters by subject (such as Planning and Booking, Air Travel and Communication and Technology). Some hacks are really useful, some read more like curiosities and some are a bit repetitive (even within chapter in some cases).
I do recommend you give the book a try if you want some quick travel tips as it is a really fast and interesting read.
Like most people, I love travelling, and that hasn't been possible since the pandemic hit. But this is a great time to prepare for future travels, so I was interested in this book.
It has useful hacks for all of the steps of travelling: from booking to coming back home and going back to work. The book is divided in chapters by subject (such as Planning and Booking, Air Travel and Communication and Technology). Some hacks are really useful, some read more like curiosities and some are a bit repetitive (even within chapter in some cases).
I do recommend you give the book a try if you want some quick travel tips as it is a really fast and interesting read.
August 31, 2021
If you travel aboard or just for a weekend getaway I would recommend reading this book. This book has some really good travel hacks or ideas that I have never heard of that I think most travelers new or well season ones would find very helpful. This book is a book you would read before traveling to refresh your memory and to keep around so you can keep referring to. The information in this book will always be helpful no matter where you go. after reading this I noticed they have a lot of other books with helpful hacks on everything from Holidays and Happiness I for one am Looking forward to reading more of them.
Thank You NetGalley and Keith Bradford for letting me read this great wealth of knowledge that’s in this book.
Thank You NetGalley and Keith Bradford for letting me read this great wealth of knowledge that’s in this book.
October 24, 2021
~~~ I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ~~~
Travel Hacks is a resource book full of pertinent information, surprise... travel hacks!! This book covers everything from booking trips to packing for trips. The table of contents include (truncated and reworded) information on: planning, packing, considerations before you leave, planes, road trips, traveling with the family, food and lodging, maximizing your vacation time, staying safe, communication, and returning from vacation. I found many useful tips in this book that will potentially save money and/or time. Possible improvements to this book would be adding some graphics, or breaking up the information some how to make it more eye appealing. However, overall a good resource for travelers!
Travel Hacks is a resource book full of pertinent information, surprise... travel hacks!! This book covers everything from booking trips to packing for trips. The table of contents include (truncated and reworded) information on: planning, packing, considerations before you leave, planes, road trips, traveling with the family, food and lodging, maximizing your vacation time, staying safe, communication, and returning from vacation. I found many useful tips in this book that will potentially save money and/or time. Possible improvements to this book would be adding some graphics, or breaking up the information some how to make it more eye appealing. However, overall a good resource for travelers!
July 13, 2021
If you like to travel then this is the book for you. I wish I had read it before my last trip. This book is full of all kinds of hints divided into easy to use sections for whatever kind of travel you might be doing. The authors share apps that are also helpful. I really wished I had had the bathroom app Flush on my last trip. The hints for purchasing plane tickets and reservations can help the traveler save money. If you travel a lot you will enjoy this book. I even took some screenshots of some hints so they would be easy to find later on. Grab this book before planning your next trip.
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