Parents know the importance of packing snacks when traveling with children. However, we don’t heed the same advice when traveling solo. Although snacks are available for purchase at the airport and in the airplane, there is no guarantee that you’ll have time to stop and shop or that your preferred snacks will be available. Unexpected travel delays happen and being hangry doesn’t help anyone. Have at least two non-perishable snacks with you- the more protein, the better.
Taking your favorite pet with you on your next trip? You will want to do your research on pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, flight guidelines and more.
Here’s some advice to get you started:
https://www.bringfido.com/destination/
https://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/dog-friendly-travel-tips
If you travel regularly with your pets, what tips would you recommend for someone less familiar?
Just because your boarding pass lists a gate number, it does not mean your plane is actually going to show up at that gate. 😉
Often changes happen that require the gates to shift. Our best advice is to check the gate on the monitors in the airport once you arrive and again after you pass through security.
It is also helpful to sign up for the text alerts. Of course each airline’s app can also provide such information and notifications.
As you can see there are plenty of helpful options to keep you informed and from having to sprint at the last minute to a new gate!
Maybe it is just my luck, but the airport USBs never work. Even though they are now placed in very convenient spots around the seats at the gates, they are usually broken or don’t seem to be getting electricity. The best bet to avoid this problem in a hotel room, train station or airport is to carry the socket part so you can use good ole outlets rather than hoping you’ll find a working USB port.
Today I had to walk a mile, literally, in the Los Angeles airport just to arrive at the boarder entry & customs. There were zero bathrooms between my plane and baggage claim. Luckily I had anticipated this and made sure I wasn’t in desperate need of a bathroom stop when the plane landed.
I can only assume this is on purpose, but it is rather annoying nonetheless. Just remember to be sure to use the bathroom before you land on future flights that involve passport checks and customs.
Lead. Travel. Pray. 