Although Shenaz Treasury has taken a hiatus from acting, she keeps creating a buzz on social media for her travel posts. From sharing tips on how to manage the budget effectively to suggesting ways for promoting the best travel experience, Shenaz’s Instagram is filled with effective travel hacks. Just a week ago, the former actress shared an interactive reel on how one can travel responsibly. “Let’s come together and leave a place a little better than we found it rather than leaving a mess behind when we leave,” said Treasury. Here are the hacks shared by Shenaz Treasury.

Tips to travel responsibly:

1. Pack Light: According to Shenaz Treasury packing light leads to a reduction in extra kg which can further reduce carbon emission in the atmosphere. So, the next time you travel only carry things that are required.
2. Public transport: Opt for public transport instead of private whenever possible. It isn’t only cost-effective but also reduces the possibility of carbon emissions.
3. Cloth bags: Say no to polythene bags. When shopping during travelling carry your own shopping bags, especially those made out of clothes to carry items.
4. Support local businesses: Along with trying the best brands, also find ways to support local businesses by purchasing goods from them. This also allows one to connect more with the ethnicity of the place.
5. Sustainable accommodations: “We’ve all heard about sustainable, green, ethical, and ecotourism. We are now finally hearing about destinations, hotels, airlines, and other tourism companies branding themselves as eco-friendly and sustainable,” says Shenaz Treasury. Hence, when choosing accommodation make sure they are sustainable.
6. Adapter: The actress-turned-travel blogger suggests, “Carry an all-in-one adapter to plug in your electronic devices.”
7. Carry Tiffin box: While exploring new restaurants and places make sure to carry a tiffin box for leftovers. It is better to take food home than to waste it.
8. Water bottle: Instead of purchasing plastic water bottles, carry your own. Refill it from time to time and reuse it. This also promotes self-hygiene.
9. No littering: Carry an extra bag for waste products during travelling, and collect it together instead of littering places. One can dispose of the waste when they find a garbage tin or dustbin.

Travelling is one of the most fruitful activities that people can do to spend a good time of fun and relaxation as well as enhance their knowledge.

However, people often faces health issues like sickness at the time of journeying or gut issues due to binging on unhealthy food.

It is of utmost importance to take care of your health while you are enjoying your holidays by travelling across scenic locations.

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar also feels that nothing expands your mind and warms your heart like travel does so you can follow her quick and easy health tips for travelling safely

The first rule to follow while travelling is to stay hydrated and the best way to do that is by carrying a water bottle with you and keep sipping on it at times during your journeys.

According to Diwekar, it is best to avoid chai and coffee on the flight and 60 minutes prior to boarding and post landing.

Moreover, the nutritionist also advises that one must avoid tea and coffee while on a road trip and when they are inside a moving vehicle.

While choosing hotels for your stay during travels, Diwekar advises to pick ones that offer gym access and can provide you with a yoga mat too.

“If you travel to smaller places, carry your own mat. Don’t forget to do five Suryanamaskars. Lie in Suptabaddhakonasana for 5 minutes during bedtime,“ advised Diwekar.

The nutritionist advised that you must try to order khichdi, dal chawal, pasta or risotto for dinner before leaving the hotel and ask the staff to send it at a particular time to your room.

“Carry peanuts, cashews, pistas, etc. Chew on them in between meetings and conferences,” she concluded.

Going for vacations during summertime started with getting summer holidays while we were in school. In those days it was the only vacation long enough to allow us to take a proper trip despite having tons of holiday homework. As adults, we can take vacations whenever we please (only if you are in the good books of your boss), but going for a trip during the months of summer has not lost its charm even after so many years. The fond memories of our childhood and the hope of making more such memories make taking a vacation during the season of summer an even special event.

Why travel in the months of summer?

Considering all the woes the season of summer comes with, the ease of travelling during this season is one of the few benefits summers come with. Apart from the good times, we spent as children during the summer vacations and the associations we make with it as adults, there are actual benefits to travelling in the months of summer. What are the benefits of travelling during the season of summer?

Let us explore some factors that make travelling during the summertime so appealing.

• More travel destination options available- Whether you want to visit a beach or a mountain located at a very high altitude, you can travel to any destination with ease and tick it off your bucket list. With no tension of road blockages and landslides due to heavy snowfall or rain, the months of summer make the ideal time to spend time outside your homes.

• A wider range of outdoor activities- From visiting water parks to wildlife sanctuaries located in the hills, most of these tourist attraction sites remain open only during the months of summer. If you are interested in taking part in adventure activities like zip-lining, trekking, river rafting and camping, it is easier during the season of summer.

• Enables travelling light- You do not have to worry about packing in heavy woollen and puffed jackets during the summer months. This reduces the load of luggage that you would have had to carry otherwise and saves a lot of space for you to bring back souvenirs from your vacation destination.

• Bearable weather- Considering the fact that you would not be travelling to an extremely hot destination during the summer months, the weather during this time remains bearable. The chill of the mountains is not extreme and the warmth of the beaches and plains can be tolerated as well. The precipitation remains restricted to a bare minimum ensuring a seamless journey.

• Suitable time if you have children- If you have children, it is the ideal time to take a trip, since they would be getting their summer holidays during this time.

What are some tips for travelling during the season of summer?

Below is a list of some travel tips you can follow for a hassle-free and fun trip during the season of summer.

• Apply and reapply generous amounts of sunscreen of a wide UVA UVB range to all the body parts that may be exposed to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Try to keep the SPF above 30. Reapplication after every two hours is necessary as sunscreen tends to wear off with time. Remember, Sand, ice and Water reflect Sunlight more than usual, so the chances of Sunburn are more in those areas.
• Drink plenty of water or other fluids to stay hydrated. Travelling causes a lot of stress to the body, which increases the need for water. Drinking water or other beverages at regular intervals, even if you are not thirsty, helps prevent dehydration and the illnesses associated with it.
• Ensure that your body is getting enough nutrition through the food that you eat. If that is not the case, then consider taking food supplements with you on your trip after consulting a doctor, to reduce the chances of falling sick during your vacation.
• Eat smaller, lighter meals at regular intervals for ease of digestion. Spicy and oily food when teamed with the exhaustion of travelling all day tends to make the stomach upset.
• Carry ample mosquito repellents and coils, as mosquitos are a menace during summertime.
• Dress in light clothes or in layers if travelling to a cooler destination.
• Carry a pack of wet wipes or refreshing mist, for freshening up during a long day of travelling.
• Carry masks and hand sanitisers and maintain all other COVID–19 related protocols for both your and the others’ safety.
• Book air-conditioned rooms if you are travelling to a destination which has a comparatively higher temperature.
• Fresh fruits are a good option, available easily. Consume plenty of fresh fruits when travelling in the summers.

Travelling during the summer months has several benefits. You can pack in lighter, go visit water parks and can worry less about landslides and road blockages. Some important tips for travelling during the season of summer include staying hydrated, applying generous amounts of sunscreen without fail whenever you are going outside and carrying mosquito repellents.

Remember those viral TikToks over the summer capturing never-ending lines at the airport, flight delays and cancellations, and rooms full of unsorted luggage? While those nightmare scenarios might not be the norm for would-be travelers at the moment, the busy holiday season is looming. And with that comes a new set of headaches, especially when you couple it with high ticket prices and everyone swarming the airports at the same time. As stressful as it may be, the bright side is, we get to travel again, and better yet, the list of places we can finally go to has grown. With all of that in mind, there are, in fact, several ways to keep your stresses and costs to a minimum, according to the expert traveler behind The Points Guy, founder Brian Kelly. From the top spots on everyone’s list to how to score that coveted business class upgrade, Kelly has five tips to keep in mind before you book that next big trip.

Flight Prices Are High, So Embrace Technology

Back in pre-Covid times, you could capitalize on a good sale, or perhaps even a site error that gave you an extremely cheap fare. Sadly, those days are long gone. With the rise in gas prices and the pent-up demand for travel, it’s pretty difficult to find good deals, especially if you’re looking during peak times. Kelly recommends using Google Flights to track fares for specific dates and destinations. But if you’re more adventurous? “Consider using their Explore Map feature to search for cheap flights from your home airport, if you’re flexible on where to go,” he says.

Keep Track of Your Luggage

We’ve all seen the horror stories play out, with baggage backed up at airports or straight up lost. Kelly says things are better, but don’t rule out the same scenario repeating itself again this fall and winter. “There are still issues due to staffing shortages, especially at the main Europe airports like the ones in Amsterdam and London Heathrow,” he cautions. While the best advice is to pack light and jam everything into your carry-on luggage, that might not be possible. In that case, he suggests getting an AirTag so you know exactly where your bag is, even if it never makes it onto the plane.

Know Where to Go (Or Avoid)

Depending if you’re the type to jump on travel trends or looking to avoid the crowds, Kelly has noticed several destinations emerging as the top spots in the next few months. Domestically, cities like New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, and Seattle are popular, while internationally, it’s everywhere from Mexico (namely Cancun) to Dublin to Qatar and other Asian locales. “Doha’s extra popular this November as it’s hosting the World Cup. And we suspect an increase in bookings to Asia, particularly Japan, which recently opened up, as well as Thailand,” he says.

Maybe Wait on That Big Asia Trip

Speaking of heading across the Pacific, Kelly says while you might be eager to finally revisit countries that have only just opened up to tourism, it’s probably better to give it a few more months. “Know the rules! There are still restrictions in place such as vaccine booster requirements. I’d recommend waiting a bit after a country reopens, hear how travel is going, and then plan your trip,” he advises.

Business Class Upgrades Are Getting Rarer, But Not Impossible

Have you been hoarding all of your credit card points in hopes of snagging a coveted front of the plane, lay-flat class seat at no extra cost? Well sadly, those chances are getting slimmer—unless you’re willing to spend big. “It’s been a tough summer for loyalty program redemptions as travel has rebounded and business class award space has either been unavailable or incredibly expensive,” Kelly says. That’s not to say it’s impossible though, and you can leverage your frequent flier miles. The easiest way is to bid for an upgrade, as a lot of the airlines let you do that when you check in. Another way to score a seat? Sometimes it pays to be nice and ask for what’s called an operational upgrade. “This is when planes oversell economy tickets so they’ll bump passengers to business or first class,” Kelly explains.

If you’re set on gaming the system and getting the most out of your points, flexibility and waiting until mid-2023 for that big vacation will be your best bet. “Most airlines open their booking calendars 330 days out. Searching now for next summer’s redemptions will likely get you some of the cheapest pricing,” Kelly says. To really make every precious credit card point count, you can also check TPG, which alerts readers to when the likes of Amex or Chase offer transfer bonuses to airline loyalty programs. This can bring down the cost of redemption significantly.