Hostels are an inexpensive option when you want to stretch your travel budget and don't mind sharing space with strangers (who might even become your friends). The downside is that if you want to hang your clothes or towels up to dry, you're fighting for the same common drying spots with everyone else in the hostel. Toss a couple of small magnets in your bag and you have this problem solved!

Sharing a holiday rental with friends is a great way to cut down on accommodations costs and have a space to relax together after a long day sightseeing. But splitting a holiday rental doesn't always go smoothly -- we've all had that one friend who hogs the bathroom getting ready, spews their stuff all over the couch, or tries to skirt paying their fair share.

Turbulence can range from annoying to downright frightening, and you don't have to be an anxious flyer to get worked up by it. It's hard to avoid turbulence when flying, but you can control how you handle it.

It's hard to stick to your budget when you travel, especially if you have kids who want souvenirs or gifts that can add up. Instead, consider loading a prepaid card before your trip and giving it to your kids, or using it to cap your own souvenir spending.

Anthony Bourdain has made a name for himself as a not only a travelling connoisseur of food, but as a guide through which we learn about different cultures and cities. Only so much actually makes it into an episode of his show Parts Unknown, so a new accompanying site takes his travelogues even further.

Holidaying in another time zone often means being the victim of jet lag, which can make the first few days of your trip tough. Here are a few tricks I've used over my years of travelling to make sure jet lag doesn't stop me from making the most of my holiday time.

I've visited all seven continents, which means sleeping in many different time zones and situations. After trying to sleep on cruise ships, aeroplanes, and in cities that come alive at night, I have the perfect bedtime routine that helps me fall asleep no matter how jet lagged I am.

Rolling clothes is one of the best ways to pack for a holiday, and if you have kids, it is also a great way to pack entire outfits so getting ready each day goes more quickly. Here's what we mean.

Holidays are a time to create meaningful memories and do something different and, ideally, fun. It might not sound fun to give yourself something to do while on holiday, but a creative project like a photo walk or travel journal can make the experience that much more memorable.

If you can pack everything you need for a long trip in carry-on luggage, go for it, but if you're flying abroad, keep in mind that carry-on size restrictions are often more frequently enforced on international carriers. Budget airlines in Europe are especially known for this, says Rick Steves.

Popular travel destinations and activities usually fill up quickly, which means if you want to experience them next year, you should book now. Here are some holiday spots that qualify and what you have to gain by planning now.

Arriving at a hotel only to find that the beautiful pool, relaxing spa or well-stocked gym are all out of order can put a damper on your holiday. But you don't have to just deal with the disappointment: The hotel may be willing to give you a room credit, or even an upgrade, to make up for lack of amenities -- all you have to do is ask.

You have so many options to immerse yourself in a city when travelling, but the best way get a sense of a city's unique vibe - not to mention see its layout and boost your sense of direction - is to find a high viewing spot that overlooks most of the city.

Year to year, the cheapest time to book holiday flights changes a little bit, but it is always in the spring. According to Hopper, now is the best time to buy your plane tickets to save for Christmas travel.

Issues with passport photos are the primary reason applications are denied, which sucks if you need a passport quickly, already booked that trip or don't want to deal with the headache of applying again. Here are four things you can do to make sure your passport photo gets accepted.

TravelMath can figure out all sorts of travel-related calculations, including your travel time so you get to the airport on time or don't miss a connecting flight. Now they have updated to compare the cost of driving versus flying, which is perfect for planning a weekend getaway or holiday travel.

iOS: Modern Atlas is one of many trip-planning apps that can organise what you want to see, do and eat during your next holiday. Its focus is on the research portion, and gives you a ton of information about your destination that you can use to plan the perfect trip.

Tourist passes can save you money when you travel and want to visit local museums, but so can your membership to your local museum. Check with your museum, or the museums you want to visit, to see if your local membership will get you in abroad for free.

Some places are tough to visit because of environmental factors, like air pollution, but that doesn't have to stop you from crossing a city off your bucket list. Here's what you can do to protect yourself while still enjoying your destination.