Traveling with a friend with bed bugs: What precautions to take?

Hey there, folks! So, I’m in a bit of a pickle and need some advice. My buddy, who I only recently discovered is dealing with a pesky bed bug situation in their home, is driving me to the airport and we’ll be bunking up in the same hotel room. Yikes!

My game plan so far is to toss all my clothes into a trusty black trash bag and use a tough hard-shell suitcase to keep those blood-sucking critters at bay. I’m crossing my fingers that I don’t end up with any unwanted hitchhikers while I’m cruising in the car with my friend.

But wait, is there more I should be thinking about when traveling with this buddy? I don’t want to come off as rude by bringing up the whole bed bug thing since they haven’t mentioned it directly to me. At the same time, I definitely don’t want to bring any of those creepy crawlies back to my place once the trip is done and dusted.

So, what do you all think? Any tips or tricks on how to handle this delicate situation? I’m all ears and would really appreciate any guidance you can offer. Thanks a bunch in advance!