My Best Travel Tips to Make You the World’s Savviest Traveler

1. Always pack a towel.
2. Buy a small backpack/suitcase.
3. Pack light.
4. But take extra socks.
5. Take an extra bank card and credit card with you.
6. Make sure to use no-fee bank cards.
7. Travel by yourself at least once.
8. Don’t be afraid to use a map.
9. But don’t be afraid to get purposefully lost.
10. Always visit the local tourism office.
11. Don’t buy a money belt — they’re stupid.
12. When you go out, take only what you need.
13. Always carry a lock.
14. Make extra copies of your passport and important documents.
15. Ask hostel staff for information — even when you aren’t staying there.
16. Never get behind families.
17. Lunchtime is the best time to visit historical sites.