Having a smooth and efficient travel is not something luck can do; it requires utmost preparation and proper knowledge. Whether you are traveling by bus, plane or your own vehicle, knowing these travel hacks can save you time and effort.

Download apps. Here are the apps that you should download: a navigation app, a travel organizer, food app, hotel-booking app, car rental app, social networking app, and a language app. Search the web for the best version of these apps.Saving these apps on your phone gives you a smooth and controlled travel. Gone are the days when you have to bring bulky books with you for reference. Information is at the tip of your fingers; make use of it.

Skip through airport lines. Make sure that you are fully prepared for your flight. Instead of checking in at the airport counter when you travel with a backpack only, check in online. Check the details of your cheap ticket online instead of at a ticket counter. Search the status of your flight by visiting the airport's website; the website would tell you whether your flight is early or delayed. Make sure that you have read about the dos and don'ts when traveling by plane, and observe all these. More importantly, don't carry prohibited items with you.

Pack light. If you are on a vacation for three days, a backpack will do. There is no use carrying a check-in luggage if you are traveling for leisure only. You have to strip down your travel belongings to bare essentials. Do you really need to five lipsticks or one whole set of moisturizer? List all your essentials so you won't forget something.

Book your rooms wisely. Book only a night of accommodation for last-minute trips. Booking sites give reviews to help you with your booking decisions. It is tempting to book in one spot for the whole vacation. However, there might be uncontrollable circumstances that would come your way. You might need to go to another place to see another site. Book just for one-day accommodation and then decide from there if you want to use the same hotel for the rest of your stay.

Travel like a local. It is better to enjoy the trip as a traveler and not as a tourist. If you are adventurous, go out and enjoy the place. Roam around the place. Don't just sit by the poolside. Eat like a local. Commute like a local. Do what the locals do. Make your travel experience more enjoyable. more enjoyable.