One item every traveler on a budget should pack
Bubble wrap…don’t leave the house without it. Photo: iStock THAT’S PACK Since I work and travel around Southeast Asia, often staying in budget hotels, I’ve packed bubble wrap. It has many uses, such as ensuring a precious piece of porcelain goes home intact but is also great for sliding under doors to block out light or noise. Crimped, it can serve as an additional neck rest. Tina Faulk, Gladesville, NSW OPEN AND CLOSE CASES Given the increasing number of lost bags, a tip I read a few years ago might help. The last thing you should put in your bag, in order to be above all else, is a piece of A4 paper with your name, destination address and contact details, both phone and email. That way, if your bag gets lost, when the airline folks open the bag they have all the information they need. It’s a simple thing and can save you a lot of anxiety (although, thankfully, I haven’t needed it, so far). Ron Wessel, Mount St Thomas, NSW DRY IDEA ...