PACKING

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If you’re like me, packing light is a constant challenge. Instead of packing light, I’ve realized that I should just try to pack smarter.

1.     Creating a packing list:

·       Check weather. Will it rain? Do I need a coat or will a light jacket be enough?
·       Determine your itinerary and list of activities for each day.
·       Stick to a color palette that can mix and match. Choose items that are versatile and opt for layering clothes than bulky items.

TIP: If you plan on doing laundry on your trip consider your color of your clothes. On a recent trip, I was able to save by just doing one load by keeping all my clothes in the dark colors. Unless you're bringing enough clothes to maximize two separate loads for the light and dark colors.

·       I then plot out on a calendar the list of the day’s activities and outfit.
·       Then it’s time for the shoes and accessories. Do you need a hat? Will you need boots or rubber shoes?
·       For toiletries, I transfer to smaller travel bottles, my usual toiletries to save space. I always bring a small sewing kit. Big hotels usually have but if you’ll be staying at hostels or budget hotels they usually don’t provide such amenities.
 




My Must Have Travel Accessories:  
o   If traveling abroad, check the electrical voltage and plugs. I also bring an extension cord. This is especially useful on cruise ships and if you have a lot of gadgets to charge.
o   Luggage scale. Avoid paying for overweight baggage.  
o   Travel journal.
o   Gadget chargers
o   Laundry bag
o   Extra bag.

2. Packing Your Bag

In the past, I’d usually pack the same things together. If you’ll be traveling to one hotel and are able to unpack this is no problem. But I’ve learned that it was easier to pack outfits rolled together when traveling to multiple destinations or when there is limited area to unpack. For instance, when I traveled last staying at hostels. I had to unpack and repack every time I needed to get something from my suitcase. With limited area and storage space to unpack, it was tiresome and I had to unpack in the hallway not to disrupt the other people in the room. So I’ve learned to put together in packing cubes my clothes for each segment of the trip. This way I just had to bring this out on the specific place.

I found this handy label for each day from Pink Label. It helps me complete the outfits per day and helps me pack it afterwards. After completing, I roll each outfit together and pack it in packing cubes. Then finally putting it all together in the suitcase.

I include a label with my information inside the suitcase in case my luggage tag gets lost in transit. I attach a label tag and a printed ribbon on the outside. Sometimes I also use cute luggage covers to easily spot my suitcase on the conveyor belt and to protect it while in transit. 

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