Travelling is most definitely an art and there are a few travel hacks that have been discovered by a few hardy travellers that the world should know, which we reveal in this short article. 

• Take passport photos – Most people are unaware of this one; take photos of your main passport page and the current visa and when anyone wants to see some ID, simply bring up the images on your device!

• Don’t change money at the airport – The worst rates are to be found at your destination airport; get enough local money from your home country to get a taxi into the city, then search for the best exchange booth. This could save you quite a bit of money, especially if you are a big spender. There are many hotels to stay in Singapore that offer better exchange rates than most exchange booths.

• Rolling clothes – None other than thrifty backpackers discovered this incredible hack. It can really save you a lot of space in your luggage; next time you are travelling, roll your socks, underwear and T-shirts and you’ll be amazed at how much extra space you have. This is especially good when flying home, as you can buy more souvenirs.

• Invest in a VPN – A virtual private network offers many benefits to the global traveller; not least the ability to access online content when you are in a location not covered. It also gives you an extra later of online security. Start by searching online and choose a well-known VPN and subscribe, then you can access your favourite content from any location.

• Last minute flights – People cancel their flights due to any number of reasons and if you are prepared to fly at short notice, you can grab some really good deals! Bookmark the top sites that offer cheap flights and check often to find the best last-minute cancellations. Click here to find out about staying busy on long-haul flights.

• Free air miles – Many travellers don’t bother with the free air mile promotions, but if you are a frequent flyer, you can amass enough for free domestic flights, which saves you a lot of money. All the major airlines have this feature and joining is free! It might take aa few years before you get enough miles for a free flight, but there will come a day when you are glad you took the time to register.

• Google Translate – Forget phrase books, download Google Translate and kiss language issues goodbye forever! From needing directions to a deep conversation, this app can do it all and what’s more, it is totally free!

• Walk in hotel bookings – Not many people know that by walking into a hotel and booking, you can save money. The reason is simple, you are cutting out the middleman! Saving money should be on everyone’s list and this is one of many ways that you can shave a bit off your travelling costs.

Whether travelling to Singapore, Thailand or anywhere in the world, use these hacks and you’ll wonder how you ever managed without them.