5 things that make traveling better

As a tennis professional you are somewhere between 5-star, holidaymaker and backpacker, you get to know all aspects of travel. I've seen everything from hostels to Hiltons. Today, five things that can make traveling better.

1. Noise canceling headphones

I'm not stingy, but I wasn't willing to invest in headphones for a long time. Earpods have been around for years, but I still used my wired headphones until recently. The other day I forgot my headphones and bought noise canceling EarPods from Beats at the airport. The subsequent flight was more relaxed than ever before, you didn't hear any annoying noises or conversations and you could switch off more easily.

2. Socket adapter

With a bit of luck, large hotels around the world usually have various charging options. 1 hour outside of London, our German plug will no longer work. If you travel a lot, it's probably happened to you before: you get to the hotel and you can't charge your cell phone. You frantically plug the USB cable into your laptop and buy yourself some time. Until the laptop is empty and you have to be extra careful with the battery. Annoying! It's best to buy a universal adapter, invest once and you'll have peace of mind!

3. Power bank

Sometimes there is no power outlet, or you are sitting in an old rental car with no charging facility. Turn on the power bank and drive off in a relaxed manner.

4. Yoga Mat

There are often gyms or comfortable floors, but not always. No matter whether it's abdominal training, push-ups, etc. a mat makes everything more relaxing. More importantly, you can stretch better on a yoga mat. Sitting a lot when traveling makes you rusty, so if you want to get more out of your vacation faster, then it's better to stretch and loosen up straight away. Lifts the mood immediately after long travel exertions

5. Sunglasses, sunscreen, after sun

Everyone likes the sun, but we are especially sensitive when we have had little sunlight after a long winter. Nothing is more annoying than a sunburn on day 1 of vacation. The trio of sunglasses, sunscreen and aftersun is your best friend. Sunscreen and after sun aren't necessarily cool, but you learn to appreciate it, and the glasses add the coolness factor 😉