#travel-preparation

#travel-preparation

There's an easy way to make sure those undesired smells never form in your sink to begin with, and it takes just seconds. Add this to your list of kitchen tasks to do before leaving on holiday. Just fill a glass with cold water and pour it down the drain. Then, take a dampened paper towel and use it to cover the drain. Next, go enjoy your getaway and return home to an odor-free kitchen.

For the majority of travelers, though, flying is a scrunched (and increasingly shrinking) torment that makes it impossible to fall asleep, exacerbates persistent back pain, or generally leaves them feeling sore and sour. That's too bad - especially if you're en route to a vacation with lots of walking. Or, god forbid, if you're an amateur athlete headed for a big event like a marathon or triathlon.

Many countries require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates, making it essential to check passport expiration dates early for smooth travel plans.

The holiday countdown is on with a pre-trip checklist designed to ensure no detail is forgotten, preventing any derailment of your well-earned vacation.