Man who has travelled the world for 50 years reveals his five essential pre-holiday rituals

A travel expert has identified six things that travelers should do in advance of their vacation, particularly if there is a possibility that their flight will be delayed.

An expert offered advice for fellow travelers in case they find themselves in a similar predicament after a traveler on Reddit posted their experiences of getting stuck at Heathrow Airport.

After describing that they have over 50 years of experience traveling, the traveler listed the six most significant lessons they have discovered while traveling.

Here are a few key points he made that you should remember.

1. Never travel anywhere, even domestically, without cash

Having enough money for food, clothing, and shelter for four or five days will save you a ton of problems.

You can keep the money in your underwear or in an inside pocket.

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2. Use baggage tags

Make sure your bag has a luggage tag on it if you are checking it in.

Make sure your name, address, and phone number are on them because they make it much easier to find misplaced luggage.

3. Always have underwear and a t-shirt in your carry-on

Having a clean shirt and underwear will make you feel less dirty as you wait for your suitcase to be returned, should it get lost.

Additionally, take your essential documents, medications, and toiletries with you rather than in your checked luggage. By traveling with the mindset that you might not see your bags again, you can prioritize what belongs in your carry-on.

4. Take photos of your luggage and keep them on your phone

This makes it easier if you need to locate your misplaced luggage.

This is particularly useful if you need to retrieve luggage that has lost its airport-applied tags.

5. Have both a credit card and a bank card when you travel

Inform your bank and credit card company of your vacation plans and destination.

Otherwise, they might reject the charge or even lock the account if they see an arbitrary charge from a foreign nation.

Make sure you have enough cash in your bank account and accessible credit to cover your expenses for food, clothing, and housing for at least four or five days.

This list of suggestions would have been helpful to this family after they became stranded in a Turkish airport.

How to stay occupied during airport delays was disclosed by this travel expert.

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