Exploring parts unknown, whether domestically or internationally, is a pastime that hundreds of millions of individuals embark on each year. For families, travel is even more precious because it allows parents to expose their children to something that could be out of their norm. That said, with all the benefits of travel come some stressors that can impede on the travel experience for just about anyone, but you don’t have to let those ruin your vacation. Today, we will take a look at 23 travel hacks that can make your vacation more productive, fun, and comfortable.

　　每年，前往国内外各地探索未知已成为数以万计人们的一大消遣。旅行对家庭而言更加弥足珍贵，因为父母能有机会让孩子们体验平时不常有的经历。虽说旅行有各种益处，但任何人在旅途中都可能遇到有碍观瞻的意外；当然，你绝不能因此而兴致索然。今天，我们来看看下面这23个小贴士，让旅行变得更有效、更舒心、也更快乐吧！

　　Travel Hacks Before You Leave

　　出行前的小贴士

　　1. Instead of a hotel, look into reserving a home if traveling with a family, or a single room if alone. Websites like AirBnB can provide homes and private rooms from home owners who are renting them out, usually offering better accommodations than hotels.

　　与其住宾馆，不如选择跟家人一起住民宅；如果是一个人，那就订单间吧。AirBnB等网站上有很多屋主人出租民宅与私家房的信息，住宿条件相对宾馆要好一些。

　　2. Roll your clothes when packing. Instead of creating a folded pile in your suitcase, rolling allows you to fit more things in. Plus, you can even roll underwear and socks within your clothes for optimal space-saving.

　　衣服卷着打包。不要把衣服叠放在行李箱中，而应该卷着放，这样可以腾出更多空间。而且，你可以把内裤袜子卷在衣服里，这样能最大化节省空间。

　　3. Scan your passport, identification card, and itinerary and email them to yourself. This provides an extra copy of each in the event of loss or theft. As an iPhone user, once I email the documents to myself, I usually open the email on my iPhone and save them onto iBooks. This provides me with an offline record.

　　扫描护照、身份证及行程路线等文件，然后发到自己邮箱里，这样万一丢了或被偷，你还有备份。因为我用的是iPhone，所以每次我只需打开手机邮件，然后把文件保存在电子簿上就行了。这样就算连不上网我也还能查看文档。

　　4. It’s important to remember to call your credit or debit card company before you leave to ensure that you have your card authorized for your foreign destination. This prevents them from suspecting suspicious activity.

　　动身前一定要向信用卡或签帐卡公司问清楚，你的卡在国外能否使用，以免到时候被怀疑从事非法活动。

　　5. Mark your baggage as fragile. This is a tip I learned a while ago from a friend who found it to be a great way to ensure that your baggage is handled correctly. Your luggage is kept at the top because of this, which will make it one of the first bags to be released.

　　把行李标记为“易碎”。这个方法是我不久前从一个朋友那儿学来的，这样做能确保工作人员小心搬运你的行李，并把你的行李放在最上面，这样，到时候你也能最先拿到行李了。

　　出发时的小贴士

　　6. Bring your own water bottle. Depending on the airline’s own policies regarding drink costs, the amount of times water is offered may not be to your liking. Having your own water bottle ensures that you have water when you want it. When they do come around, top off your bottle with what they give you.

　　自己带瓶装水。各家航空公司的饮水费不尽相同，而且到时候你不一定会喜欢他们提供的饮水。自己带瓶水的话，想喝就喝；如果有水供应，你还可以把自己的瓶子接满。

　　7. Never underestimate the value of a fanny pack. Yes, they can be embarrassing and seemingly out of the mid-to-late 1980s, but trust me—every time I travel, even domestically, it has ensured that my valuables are safe, and it expedites security checks.

　　腰包的作用不可小觑。没错，腰包或许看上去很土气，但请你相信——每次我出去旅行，哪怕就在国内，腰包都能确保贵重物品安全，而且腰包过安检比较快。