{"id":2191,"date":"2014-10-07T14:43:07","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T14:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=2191"},"modified":"2026-09-17T00:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:20:29","slug":"every-single-travel-hack-you-will-ever-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/every-single-travel-hack-you-will-ever-need\/","title":{"rendered":"45 Travel Hacks that Will Make You A Better Backpacker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yup, you read that right – call us optimistic, call us deluded, call us arrogant, call us whatever you like, but what we have for you here are all the travel hacks you\u2019ll ever need; from ensuring you never miss a flight to finding your own personal omnipresent guide, from making sure your electronics are always working to weaselling yourself a little VIP treatment, it\u2019s all here. Here are 45 travel hacks you\u2019ll wonder how you ever did without.<\/p>\n

1. Never pay for water at the airport<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Essential<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf7@losingthemamakilos<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Things have got rather strict with bottles of liquid recently. Doesn\u2019t matter whether it looks as if the seal been tampered with or not, a bottle with liquid in it is a no go. So, instead of bringing a full bottle, bring an empty bottle to the airport and refill it after you\u2019ve passed through security.<\/p>\n

2. Turn on \u2018Private Browsing\u2019 for cheaper flights online<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Essential<\/p>\n

Airlines and travel sites can record your visits by installing cookies on your browser, which can cause the prices you’re shown to rise simply because you\u2019ve searched for those flights before. This is to trick you into buying your flights sooner and encourage impulse buying, the cheeky beggars! Avoid it by switching to \u2018Private Browsing\u2019 whenever you book flights.<\/p>\n

3. Roll your clothes for more space<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Travel<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf7<\/em>@ironypoisoning<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

One of the most simple but effective travel hacks there is. Rather than folding your clothes, roll them up into a little tube. This will save a ton of space and stop creases and wrinkles \u2013 all in all, pretty sweet!<\/p>\n

4. Charge your electronics through a TV<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Travel<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf7@wuestenigel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Lost or forgotten your wall plug for your charger? No worries, most modern TVs have a USB connector on the back or side. Simply plug in your electrical device and watch that little battery icon charge.<\/p>\n

5. Book Your Accommodation with Hostelworld<\/strong><\/h2>\n