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9 Unusual Travel Tricks That Really Work

At SmarterTravel, we’re big fans of “lifehacks,” or MacGyver-like workarounds for common problems. From making the elevator go directly to your floor to fixing a broken zipper, these not-so-well-known tips make travel a little bit easier.

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