Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn moreWhile it’s certainly true that travel can be both an expensive and complicated process, there are plenty of hacks out there to cut costs and make the experience smoother and more pleasant.From packing less and sticking to just one bag, to researching your destination well in advance to avoid coughing up for a tour guide, jet-setters from around the world have shared their best tips online for preventing prices creeping up as you explore different parts of the globe. One frequent traveller on Reddit recommended marking luggage with ‘something bright, colourful and easily seen at a distance’, to make it easily spottable at baggage reclaim, describing the trick as a ‘minor and incredibly cheap thing to do’.Another said they always bring a power board with multiple outlets along for the ride when travelling, so they can charge multiple gadgets at once.’Especially useful when travelling overseas. Can make one wall outlet adapter much more useful,’ they said. And while there are several different variations to choose from nowadays, one frequent flyer revealed they swear by a classic neck pillow. ‘Those weird U-shaped neck pillows are a little silly, but they a) basically work (at worst you can wedge them against the seat or something) and b) don’t require hands to carry,’ they said.They also said they keep a stash of sweets in their carry-on: ‘When you’re tired/ exhausted/bored/hurting, eating a little pick-me-up can help you get through the last bits of the journey.’Another Brit confessed to always travelling with a mini kettle to always ensure a good brew when abroad. Not only can you make a comforting cup of tea wherever you are, but this less conventional addition to your hand luggage also comes in handy if you need a quick and easy meal or are pinching pennies; you can also use the kettle for making oatmeal, noodles or mac and cheese. Another traveller recommended always having a bag of miniature toiletries prepared at home to make packing less painful. ‘I keep a toiletry bag packed with minis of all of my usual things. Just refill them occasionally. Having this already packed saves me so much time and makes packing a lot easier,’ they explained. Another agreed: ‘[Buy] doubles of all your toiletries initially and then whenever you run out of toothpaste in your house bathroom, you take the slightly used toothpaste tube from your toiletry bag and replace the one in the toiletry bag with a brand new one.”That way you never have to figure out if you have enough toothpaste for your trip or not, or accidentally forget the toothpaste. And then when travelling, I know I can just toss my toiletry bag into my suitcase, and it’s all ready to go.’Other tips people shared included bringing a water bottle and sachets of electrolytes to stay hydrated, and keeping your phone and laptop filled with downloaded movies and TV shows in case your in-flight entertainment is down, or you get stuck waiting somewhere due to an expected delay. Many said a power bank to keep gadgets charged is an absolute must, while others swore by packing cubes for optimal organisation on the go. ‘Get the cabin bag there and the checked-in bag back when flying; you get to bring back food that way and save some money,’ a keen traveller added. Someone said they love merino wool socks as they don’t need to be washed after every wear.Another user recommended Merrell Moab shoes as the perfect footwear for travelling, allowing for comfortable sightseeing for hours on end.Celebrities often fly around the world – whether on tour, to record a new film or just simply go on holiday – and many have picked up some useful travel hacks along the way.Margot Robbie wears make-up when making her way through the airport ‘because there are often paparazzi there,’ the star revealed to Vogue.But she is ‘pedantic’ about taking it off once she boards the plane. ‘So I use wipes – usually Johnson & Johnson,’ she explained. A pack of six Johnson’s Make-up Be Gone wipes are priced at only £9.97 on Amazon, making it a very affordable £1.66 hack. As for Keira Knightley, the actress admitted she ‘completely fails to keep an even keel with skincare when travelling’.Fortunately, her friend recommended using rosehip oil, which she has found keeps her skin hydrated when flying and ‘always’ travels with it. The small-but-mighty product can be bagged for £10.50 on Amazon and, at 25ml, is perfect for popping in your carry-on bag. Drew Barrymore admitted she doesn’t drink enough water when flying, so to tackle this issue, she carries a mini Evian mister. Waitrose stocks the travel essential for just £4.50.Conscious about possible germs on planes, British model and actress Adwoa Aboah revealed she does ‘a lot of disinfecting the area’ when settling in for a flight.For any wanting to do the same, travel-sized antibacterial wipes will become a mainstay in your carry-on, and can be found on Amazon for £9.99.The model and actress also avoids using the pillow provided and urges holidaymakers to bring their own. Other hacks shared by frequent travellers online include packing a small laundry bag to help keep worn clothes separate from clean outfits, while dryer sheets make sure everything ‘smells fresh’. Alternatively, packing cubes can be used in a similar way if you bring along extra for dirty and wet clothes.