Hi there from Mumbai.  I’ve been jetsetting quite a bit the last few months.    Here are some miscellaneous hacks from my trips:

• Nothing helps pass a long flight or bus ride like sleep masks or ear plugs.  Add them to your packing list.
• Take melatonin supplements to (a) induce sleep on a plane or (b) get over jetlag.
• For less agony in your flight search, try Hipmunk.com.
• Get a rewards credit card and earn a free stay.  For hotels, I personally like the Starwoods AmEx and the Chase Southwest card.
• Bring portable power for your phone.  The mophie iPhone case is wonderful .
• If, like me, you’re in tech, you need access to the Internet.  Add bluetooth tethering to your iPhone. If you have Verizon, it’s $15/mo.
• Backup your digital devices phone before you leave.