The luggage 'mistake' to avoid when travelling solo, according to travel expert Sami Lukis

Welcome to 9Travel Tips with seasoned jet setter Sami Lukis. She's got all the advice and the best tricks to make your next holiday a breeze. Here she shares her tips on solo travelling.Sami Lukis has been on plenty of holidays by herself and as a result has worked out a few tricks to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.9Travel caught up with the seasoned traveller to find out what some of the most important things were to consider when travelling solo.You can watch the video above.READ MORE: Six unlikely destinations young travellers are flocking toThere are three main things to think about.Choosing accommodation"I think when you're travelling solo where you stay is really important," Sami says.Reading as many reviews as you can is crucial, she says, as well as choosing a good location - even if it means paying a little extra.Sami also says if you're staying in an Airbnb or similar holiday rental, make sure you don't arrive too late."In case you can't find the key in the dark or you can't work out the code on the lock. And the hosts aren't always available after hours," she points out.READ MORE: The household staple travel expert Sami Lukis always packsAvoid overpackingAn important luggage mistake to avoid when travelling solo is overpacking."You don't have anyone to help you with your luggage, getting that suitcase on and off the baggage carousel," Sami says."Also particularly if you're travelling through Europe on the trains. You've gotta get that suitcase on and off the train."The last thing you want to do is put your back out while on holidays.READ MORE: Would you use an AI travel agent to book your next holiday?Share your itineraryBut the "number one" most important thing Sami says you need to remember when travelling solo is to make sure someone else knows where you are at all times."Make sure you always share your itinerary with family and friends and give them as much information as you possibly can as to where you're going to be at any one time."Watch the video above for more.Watch every moment, every medal of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now. Plus, every event ad-free and in 4K on Stan Sport.