A family has gone viral after sharing what has been described as the 'ultimate' travel hack for staying safe in crowded tourist areas. The method involves giving each family member an Apple AirTag on a lanyard, allowing them to be tracked easily when exploring busy destinations.
Clarissa Hen, who posts on TikTok as @Clarhens, documented the idea during a recent day out in Japan. In the video, which has been viewed over one million times and received more than 50,000 likes, she wrote: 'Ultimate travel hack: Put airtags on everyone before going to crowded tourist traps.' She asked viewers whether they thought the hack was 'smart or extra'.
Explaining why the family decided to use the tracking devices, Clarissa said: 'When everyone has the attention span of a goldfish, airtags are key!!! No need to worry about someone’s phone dying or them not replying/answering (like my dad and sister) you can just track them like lost luggage lol.'
The post attracted a range of reactions. While some suggested alternatives, such as arranging meeting spots or sharing locations via Google Maps, others recommended the Life360 app. One commenter pointed out that iPhones could be used instead, but Clarissa responded: 'Yes we have our phone locations on too but iPhone batteries can run out within the day and cell service isn't always reliable so AirTags are a great alternative!'
Many viewers praised the idea, with one writing: 'Needed this for all my aunties,' while another said: 'Wait!!!! This is so smart! I gotta do this with my family at Disney.' Another social media user recounted getting lost at Tokyo Disney, suggesting the trackers could have helped.
