Observant readers may have noticed that we changed this feature from “Weekend Reading” to “Blog Reading.” I should have realized that no one would read a post titled “Weekend Reading” on Monday. Stupid me.
Anyway, this week’s blog post is all about hacks. Now that I have a blog name like “The Travel Hack,” it’s about time I start sharing more of my own travel hacks. So, to warm up your mood, here are some of my favorites from around the web.
enjoy!
If you have any other hacks you would like to share, please write them in the comments section below. Links to your own posts are welcome.
Travel Hack {Lifehacker}
I’ve been scouring the internet for authentic travel hacks and this is the best collection I’ve found. There are lots of helpful articles and tips here. Did you know that you need to book your Wednesday 1am flight at least 45 days in advance?
Other sites seem to think that “rolling your clothes instead of folding them” is a travel hack it’s not. It’s just common sense.
20 London Life Hacks {Time Out}
Living in London can be tough, but these life hacks will make life a little easier in the Big Smoke. Here’s how to save money on travel, how to eat and drink cheaply (or for free), how to keep foxes out of your garden, and my personal favorite, how to keep slow people out of your way. Here are some hacks.
DIY packing hacks that will forever change the way you pack {Huffington Post}
Some of these are silly (who can get mad at you for having time to refill a tube of toothpaste?!), but some are really cool. Now I always bring a hotel shower cap to cover my dirty shoes.
DIY IKEA Hacking {Scrap Hacker}
I like to fill my home with antique furniture and vintage finds that I find at flea markets and flea markets and lovingly restore. But realistically, my house is full of cheap IKEA essentials. The worst part is that all my friends have the exact same furniture in their homes, so each room is a replica of each other. This is why I love Scrap Hacker’s Ikea hacks. Because there are some easy ways to customize or completely change that IKEA basic that everyone has and hates.
6 Nonverbal Hacks to Help Your Website Get Attention and Convert – Copyblogger
This is aimed at blog readers who are bloggers themselves. He has 50 milliseconds to draw the reader in, and first impressions often have to do with appearance and psychology. Check out some super simple non-verbal hacks that can make a huge difference to your site. Favorite Hack #6: KISS