As a non-minimalist ex-digital nomad who used to regularly live out of a 55-Liter backpack, Mary Grace has learned how to pragmatically cut corners throughout to truly get the most out of travel. In this episode, Mary Grace handpicks and goes through 20 specific travel hacks that she has implemented in her own life-saving situations abroad, and all of which she believes every traveler needs to incorporate into their trip planning and experiences for the most memorable, worthwhile outcomes - and most importantly, to help avoid as many unexpected, unpleasant surprises as possible!

(00:00) Intro & Overview

(01:43) Hack 1: The "Splid" App for Expense Splitting

(03:26) Hack 2: Downloading All Local Apps

(04:48) Hack 3: Free Walking Tours

(05:46) Hack 4: Packing Empty Items for More Space

(06:43) Hack 5: Packing Cubes, Hanging Organizers & Rolling

(08:12) Hack 6: Stuffing Neck Pillows with Clothes

(08:34) Hack 7: Compressed Towel Tablets

(10:01) Hack 8: Getting Travel-Sized/Mini Everything

(10:54) Hack 9: Extra Set of Essentials in Carry-On

(12:28) Hack 10: REALLY Research Where You're Going

(13:58) Hack 11: Saving Money with Overnight Transport

(14:40) Hack 12: Google Translate & Camera for Offline Use

(16:07) Hack 13: Offline Google Maps & Pinning Locations in Advance

(17:15) Hack 14: Having a Fully Charged, Multi-Charge Power Bank

(17:40) Hack 15: Plug Adapters & Voltage Converters, Why It's Important

(18:38) Hack 16: Getting a Universal Multiport Adapter

(18:56) Hack 17: Carrying Spare Coins for Public Toilets

(19:32) Hack 18: Keeping a Written Journal or Taking Lots of Footage

(20:36) Hack 19: Befriending a Local & The Alternative If You Can't

(21:21) Hack 20: Keeping Digital Copies of Passport & Documents

(22:09) Last Remarks