Jugaad is a colloquial Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu word, which refers to a non-conventional, frugal innovation, often termed a "hack". It could also refer to an innovative fix or a simple work-around, a solution that bends the rules, or a resource that can be used in such a way.

While jugaad is an integral part of our daily life., we travel enthusiasts also have our own travel hacks to make the most of out of our travel abroad. We have listed few of them below.

P.s. You can thank us later !

Travel Hacks

1. Turn on "Private Browsing" for cheaper flights
   

   Most people have a budget fixed for their trips and all their decisions are governed by that. Hence, if you want to avail the best opportunities backed by some key hacks to lessen the burden on your wallet- here is one ultimate way to do so.

   Flight prices change frequently and some travel sites are able to track what you are looking at online, and will raise the prices accordingly. That means if you visit the site more than once, you might find a higher price. Turning on the “Private Browsing Mode’ to look for cheaper flights is your way out of this ordeal.

2. Pack smart to save space and carry an extra bag
   

   Good packing skills are life-savior. Ever gone on a trip with someone who knows how to pack everything appropriately while you look at the mess your suitcase is in? The horrors are truly undeniable.

   Learn to roll your clothes, pack your belt in your shirt, choose your outfits wisely and bring only what you need. We know that the temptation to pack everything before a trip is truly unbeatable but this time around, try convincing yourself, you do not need ten tops for a two- day trip. Also, keep in mind to never leave packing for the last moment!

   Do make sure that you carry an extra bag with you for any emergency situation.

3. Always carry a portable charger
   

   In today’s times, your phone is your friend, your guide, your mentor and your personal source of entertainment. Just the prospect of carrying around a dead phone without a charger at a hand’s reach seems like a nightmarish reality, doesn’t it? Just in case, you need to fight such circumstances, always make sure to carry a portable charger and a power bank with you.

4. Email yourself a scan of your passport
   

   While a hard copy is certainly important to carry around, sometimes forgetfulness can be a disease that plagues you forever. Emailing yourself a scan of your passport is the safest way to ensure that a copy of your passport is just one click away. Simple steps like these can save loads of trouble in the future

5. Download Google Maps for offline use
   

   If you don't trust your data connection or are someone who always likes having backups to feel safe, you can always try downloading Google Maps so that you can use it even when you are offline. All you need is enough storage on your phone. The process to download Google Maps is one simple step- Go on the map to the area you want to save, type 'ok map' into the search option and then press 'Download'.

6. Mark your baggage as fragile
   

   This process simply requires you to request a ‘fragile’ sticker at the counter and it does not cost you a penny more. Not only does the sticker assure you that your luggage would be handled with care, but also that you will not have to wait for your luggage to come on the belt for long as most often the fragile tagged luggage come on to the belt first.

7. Buy your forex in advance.
   

   Always buy currencies in advance and not on the last day of travel. By this, you can compare quotes of your required currencies from various moneychangers and Prime Forex as well where you can get the best exchange rate for all your currencies and forex travel card and get Prime Forex !!