What the Hack: The Best Travel Hacks From the Pros

In my job, I quickly learned one thing: most of the time, you never need all the clothes you've packed in your suitcase. That's why I choose what I take with me very carefully. Especially when I'm only in one place for 24 hours, as is often the case. 

I always have a "jogsuit" with me in a basic color like grey or blue. These are suits made from jogging trouser fabric, which are available from various brands. They don't have a pleat, don't crease and look very casual in combination with sneakers. You can put them in the washing machine when you get there and you're instantly styled if you want to go out in the evening shortly after your arrival.

A merino wool longsleeve is also always on my packing list. The material has the advantage that it is sweat-resistant and regulates the temperature well. This is very practical if you don't know what weather to expect when you get there. Just like a super-light, compressible and waterproof jacket that can be folded up into a small package. 

To make sure I look fresh and awake after a long flight from Germany to the USA, I like to spray moisturizing spray on my face. It works wonders.

On short trips, I usually only have a small duffel bag with me instead of a hard-shell suitcase. It's easier to squeeze into the overhead compartment on the plane. And in case I have time to go shopping on the road, I always have a foldable mini travel bag with me. You never know what you might discover.

Florian Schwebel is a flight attendant at Lufthansa. He travels both intercontinental on long-haul routes and within Europe.