I often wonder how much is too much when it comes to packing. I often see travelers at the airport, the Taxi stand with carts full of bags. You almost wonder whether they’re moving or just traveling. I see three bags stacked on top of each other, large ones and small ones. Then there’s the [...]
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Do you really need a packing list?
Travel experts have been saying that we all need a packing list before we go on any trips longer than a weekend. But do we really need one? How many of us actually sit down and write out a packing list before we pack? I’ve never done one. I don’t think it’s necessary to write [...]
How many pairs of shoes to pack for European trip?
Shoes…. Shoes are the hardest to pack and the most important to pack. If you bring one pair of shoes that are not comfortable, your trip will be directly affected by them. But just how many to pack? For women, I suggest to wear one pair comfy ones and pack one pair of dressy ones. [...]
Only pack the essentials and clothes
As the airlines are adding fees for any checked bags, travelers are packing lighter and trying to pack in as much as possible in their carry ons. I’ve recently discovered that a well organized backpack is a lot easier to travel with than a carry on luggage. It’s true that you don’t want to look [...]
How to pack money and other important documents?
Whether you’re traveling for family vacation or business trips, there are some tips on how to pack your money and documents. Leave most of your credit cards at home. You only need two cards: a credit car and a debt card. Before you leave, be sure to call your bank and your credit card company [...]
The future of travel packing is carry-on
If you haven’t paid extra luggage fees to any airlines, consider yourself lucky. Although most airlines still allow one or two pieces of free luggage on international flights, you almost certain have to pay for domestic flights now. Many savvy travelers I know have been shipping their bags to destinations in advance. Or if you [...]
How not to pack too much or not enough
We probably all have bad this kind of situation: packing too many clothes that we don’t get to wear them all; or pack so little that we have to do laundry in the hotel. The ideal packing is to have just enough and wear them all before we come back. I have this relative who [...]
How to pack efficiently for the beach
Problem solved: Who, where, what and how much. Those are all the questions that you need to ask to find out how to pack efficiently for the beach. Who Who exactly are you taking to the beach? If you’re planning on bringing 5 children or more, then you’re in for some heavy duty lugging around. [...]
A trip well planned gives unlimited joy and avoids hassles
A trip well planned gives unlimited joy and avoids hassles. At the outset study the terrain and climate of the place you are visiting, pack your clothes accordingly. Besides this, stack a pocket torch, map, pens, pencils, erasers, blank white papers, slippers, undergarments, napkins (if you are a woman and expecting your period), few over [...]
Pack my suitcase for any trip
As I begin to pack my suitcase for any trip, the first thing that I do is figure out everything that I “need” to bring, and put it in one pile. Next, I choose the things I “want” to bring and put those things in a separate pile. After I have done this I “roll” [...]