Why put your luggage in the bathtub in your hotel room: this and other useful life hacks for tourists

By TravelWiseMar 2, 2024 19:55 PMLite
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Why put your luggage in the bathtub in your hotel room. Source: Twitter / Snopes

Sometimes some life hacks can be completely surprising, but believe me, most of them are worth using while traveling.

If you are offered to hang a glass on the doorknob or put your suitcases in the hotel room bathtub, don't be too quick to sneer. These and a few other life hacks were shared by Obsev.

Hang a glass on the door handle

When staying in a hotel or Airbnb, it's natural to worry about safety. To stay calm, lock the door and place an empty glass on the inside handle. This trick serves as an improvised alarm system. If an intruder tries to enter your room, the shaking of the handle will cause the glass to fall and break, alerting you to their presence. The loud noise may startle them, or they may unknowingly step on the broken glass, giving you precious time to take action.

Put your luggage in the bathroom when you arrive

As soon as you get to your room, consider putting your luggage in the bathtub or at least leaving it in the hallway. This can actually protect you from a potential bed bug nightmare!

Always take a bread clip with you

When it comes to vacation, most of us look forward to quiet days spent at the beach. And what better footwear for those sandy shores than a pair of flip flops? The only downside is that they seem to break at the most inconvenient times. If you've ever been in this predicament before, it's time to start carrying a small, handy solution in your wallet: a bread clip. Use it to save your favorite flip flops in a pinch.

Why put your luggage in the bathtub in your hotel room: this and other useful life hacks for tourists. Source: Facebook/Nick Wharton
Why put your luggage in the bathtub in your hotel room: this and other useful life hacks for tourists. Source: Facebook/Nick Wharton

Connect your laptop to the TV

When you're traveling abroad and don't understand the local language, the chances of finding something interesting to watch on TV in your hotel room may be slim. However, if you have access to Wi-Fi and a smart TV in your room, why not take advantage of these benefits by streaming your favorite movies or shows via your phone or laptop instead? Simply connect your laptop to your TV with an HDMI cable and you can watch everything on your computer on the big screen.

Block out unnecessary light

Sleeping in a different bed can be a little difficult when you're away from the comfort of your own home. Especially if you're in a noisy city, the brightness of street lights can make it even harder to sleep. In such situations, try this simple hotel trick: take a clothes hanger from your closet and close the curtains with it, blocking out any excess light.

As TravelWise wrote, a little-known life hack can help travelers find incredibly cheap long-haul flights.

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