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Travel tips you can implement to get travelling experience to new level.
The joys of travel and the pain of packing!
With every joy must a little pain come!
Packing is one of the most tedious jobs that comes with the perks of being a traveler.
You may be traveling for work, for recreation or for a visit to some friend’s place or your family home,
nonetheless you have to face this part before you go.
Most inexperienced travelers tend to over-pack.
You tend to worry that you might just need that extra sweater.
And who knows if you might called on to attend a really formal gathering in Ho Chi Minh City?
So, pack that little black dress too!
Chances are that we hardly need half the stuff we pack.
When you travel light, you travel with good tips a lighter mind as well. Here’s our top travel tips on how to travel light and pack efficiently.
Downsize your luggage
If you’re going to fly,
then packing is the most important step.
Packing light not only reduces the extra baggage but also reduces
the chances of being penalized for being over the luggage limit.
- Take small lightweight suitcases instead of big heavy ones. They’re easier to carry while on the journey and also more convenient to manage once you reach the place.
Check Smarter Travel’s List for Ultra-Light Rolling Carry-On Bags
- If you’re carrying some electronic and/or any fragile items, then make sure it’s packed separately.
- Limit the number of bags you’re carrying. Also, keep most of the essentials that you’ll need with you during the journey in a handbag.
- You can also pack a small day pack inside your suitcase. In that way you won’t have to pay for both the bags at the airport.
We all wish we could be like this bear…but well, modern travel requires a little bit more.
Pack efficiently
- Plan before you pack.
Spontaneous packing often leads to either forgetting some or the other needful items behind or packing things in a way that takes up more space than usual.
- Write out a list before you start.
If you have a list to consult, then you’ll have a constant reminder when you’re going overboard.
- Do some research about the place you’re going to be in.
If it’s warm, then half the job is done for you ; clothes for hot and humid weather usually take up less space. However, if it’s going to be chilly and cold, then you have to prioritize.
[su_box title=”Top Tip” box_color=”#eb9429″]Merino wool is lightweight and extremely handy for traveling; it keeps you warm in cold weather and can be worn for days.[/su_box]
Be creative in packing
Our mothers are right. Just putting things on top of one another going to do more harm than good.
If you fold those jeans and trousers and neatly put them by the side of your suitcase, then you’ll find a lot more space to fill up.
[su_box title=”Top Tip” box_color=”#eb9429″]Use an elastic band to tie your clothes in neat folds individually so that they do not take up any extra space[/su_box]
Synthetic clothes take up lesser space, so if those are comfortable and suitable for the journey, then pack more of those.
Take your toiletries separately in one small bag.
[su_box title=”Top Tip” box_color=”#eb9429″]You can always buy toiletries where you travel. Take shampoo sachets instead of bottles. Use travel-size containers.[/su_box]
Something that I’ve seen my mother follow is, no matter for how many days we’re going to be traveling, she always packs for half of the number of days ; this way she can stick to the bare minimum and still have enough to last for the entire trip by choosing and altering her attire throughout the trip.
Moms, they say, know best! Did you find our tips on ‘How to Travel Light’ useful?
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