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Contact lenses

If you wear monthly contact lenses, consider switching to dailies for travelling, as you won't need to carry cleaning fluid, and if you lose or break them it's not such a problem. Take a pair of glasses as back-up though..

By Chris67.

Keep track of travel rewards

Check out Travel Companion for iPhone to track your frequent flyer mileage and other travel loyalty rewards: http://www.travelcompanionapp.com/

By ashleydb.

Devil's Nose Train, Ecuador

If you fancy taking this trip make sure you book your tickets in advance as seats are now limited on the train. Also, be aware that you can no longer sit on top of the train so booking seats next to a window is essential.

By Cheska123.

Put a sock in it!

Take a spare sock or two with you either when travelling or on holiday. They make great sunglasses cases, small bags for bits and pieces, purses etc. I keep my camera in one to protect it from scatches.

By BelindaClarke.

Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

By voyager.

Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

By voyager.

Up the devil's nose

If you're travelling in southern Ecuador don't miss the dramatic train journey from Riobambe to Sibambe. Proudly declared by locals as the 'Most Difficult Railway in the World'. The train zig-zags back and forth clinging precariously to narrow ledges...

By DaisyStitcher.

Guanabana juice

Don't miss the delicious guanabana juice on offer in South America - it really is yummy - although we never did get to the bottom of exactly what a guanabana is!?