Travelling can be both exhilarating and stressful, especially when it comes to deciding what to pack. Many women find this aspect of travel particularly challenging. With years of experience hopping on and off planes, I’ve perfected my travel essentials to ensure comfort and style. Here are my ‘go-to’ essentials:
Clothing
•Comfort First: opt for loose-fitting clothes to avoid discomfort during long flights.
• Waist Freedom: Avoid tight waistbands. Choose a loose-fitting top so you can go braless, if desired, paired with a jacket or shawl to maintain modesty.
• Comfortable Bottoms: Loose trousers or a long skirt and flat shoes are perfect. Wear the same outfit on departure and arrival to save packing space.
Hand Luggage Essentials
• Spare Clothes: Always pack a set of fresh clothes for unexpected delays.
• Warm Socks: Essential for in-flight comfort.
• Wet Wipes: Handy for freshening up.
• Skincare: Facial cleanser, moisturizing creams, and a spray mist to keep your skin hydrated.
• Ear Plugs and iPod: For a peaceful journey.
• Eye Mask: To help you sleep.
• Empty Water Bottle: Ask a flight attendant to fill it once you’re on board.
• Hydration Tablets: To stay hydrated.
• Toothpaste and Brush: Essential for feeling refreshed before landing.
• Medications: Always keep them in your hand luggage.
• Documents: Take a photo of your documents and store on your phone
Luggage Packing Tips
Despite years of travel, perfecting my luggage packing remains a challenge. Here’s what I’ve learned:
• Packing Checklist: Use an app like Evernote to create and refine a packing checklist for each trip.
• Outfit Planning: Lay out outfits (including jewellery and shoes) and take photos for easy reference.
• Bulky Items: Choose versatile items like a single jacket or shawl that can work with multiple outfits.
• Shoes: Limit to a couple of pairs that match most outfits.
• Jewellery: Pack pieces that can be worn with various outfits and use zip lock bags for storage.
Space-Saving Tips
• Decant Toiletries: Transfer liquids into smaller containers.
• Compact Makeup Storage: Use zip lock bags instead of bulky makeup cases.
• Check Hotel Amenities: Ensure the hotel has essentials like a hairdryer.
• Vitamin Packing: Only take the required amount for the trip.
• Rolling Clothes: Saves space and prevents wrinkles.
• Strategic Packing: Place items needed on arrival on top.
• Packing Cells: Use see-through zip packing cells for organization.
• Scented Candle: For a relaxing ambiance in your accommodation.
• Costume Jewellery: Less stressful if lost.
With these tips, packing can become a less stressful and more efficient task, leaving more room for gifts and souvenirs.
Upcoming Trips
Explore these exciting travel opportunities:
• AMAZING ETHIOPIA
• BALI INDULGENCE (Last places left for 23rd July departure)
• NEPAL CULTURAL TOUR
• BEST OF BHUTAN
• SRI LANKA
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Happy Packing!