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'This might sound awful': The Travel Guides spill their surprise travel advice plus the one packing mistake you can make

Rosie Scott
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EXCLUSIVE: With a world tour and seven epic seasons, the Travel Guides have picked up a few handy hacks over the years.

Including one costly mistake you can avoid while travelling – packing too much!

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In the exclusive video, which you can watch above, you'll find there's one thing these seasoned Guides can agree on – and it's all to do with packing light.

"Don't pack more than you can carry yourself," Matt began among his other best tips.

"Pack your bag and then take half of it out..." Brett advised.

Catch their exclusive travel tips in the video above.

Travel Guides 2024 Kevin and Janetta

Kevin and Janetta share their advice.  Nine

When it comes to saving time, money (hello excess baggage fees!) and effort a light suitcase also means more space for souvenirs, Brett added.

With more than 40 years of travelling behind them, Kevin and Janetta agreed.

Kevin however, had some less than popular travel advice.

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"I know this might sound awful but... don't be frightened to spend a bit of money," he advised. "You don't go on holidays to lose weight, you don't go on holidays to save money."

From packing cubes to Brett's ultimate secret that could change the way you pack forever, the Guides shared their tried and tested methods to travelling like a pro.

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But their tips go far beyond the suitcase.

Behind the scenes, Travel Guides 2023, Kevin and Janetta

Kevin and Janetta in 2023. Nine

From the Fren family, Mark shared his "ultimate travel hack" to scoring the best seat – and a little extra space – on the plane.

While one of Dorian's tips left travel buddies Kev and Teng surprised.

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Travel Guides 2024 Kev, Dorian and Teng

What did Dorian have to say? Nine

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Hear what Dorian had to say in the video at the top of this article!

Travel Guides returns Sunday 16 June at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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