Travelling Tips: 5 tips for packing
Friday, August 15, 2014
Hi guys! Okay, so I know that summer is probably or already over for some of you, so I'm very sorry if this post is a little too late for you. For me, summer's just began since I've finished my piano exam, and I had online courses all of July. Finally time to relax for three more weeks before school! I'm so excited right now because tomorrow, I'm going on a trip that I've been looking forward to for months! It was literally the light at the end of the tunnel for me during those dark times called exams, summer school and piano. I'm going to be heading off to Europe, and travelling to Italy, Germany and Switzerland for about a week and a half. I really love to travel, and through my experiences in the past with either packing for trips, I've gathered some tips to help! Packing right is super important, because you need to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy yourself while on vacation. I'll stop blabbering now, so let's get started with my tips for packing!
It's so easy to slack off on your style when on vacation, because you might be rushed, or not have much space, or think that it's fine since no one else you know will spot you anyways. Right? Wrong! I'm sure that most people love taking photos on vacation; do you really want to take tons of photos that you'll look back on wearing that ratty t-shirt? Comfort is definitely important, especially if you're doing lots of walking and outdoor activities, but it's equally important to look nice! It's pretty much impossible to throw in random clothes in your suitcase and hope to pull together lots of nice outfits when you're already there, so it's a good idea to decide on each outfit you're going to wear beforehand. I always pick out all my outfits first, and fold them together in my suitcase so I don't have to decide what to wear in the morning when I might be in a rush, or tired. This saves work, and also space in your luggage because you won't end up bring clothes you won't wear. It's also important to do some research first, and check the weather conditions where you're going. No surprises when travelling please!
This is when all those shopping bags that I've kept lying around come in handy! If you just toss everything in your suitcase, they'll get messy and scattered by the time you've arrived. Then you'll have to dig through everything to find those meticulously planned outfits from the first tip. Ain't nobody got time for that on vacation! Put everything in plastic bags so they'll stay organized in your suitcase. It's also a good idea to bring an extra bag to put dirty clothes that you've already worn in, to keep clean clothes and worn ones separated.
3. Choose your shoes wisely!
I guess this one isn't really a packing tip, but just a travelling tip in general. Pick the right shoes! If you're going to be walking a lot, make sure you have comfy shoes. You might think you can survive in those new espadrilles, but unless the shoes are really comfy, tried tested and true, your feet will not be happy! Make sure to bring a pair of shoes you know you can walk in for a long time. Bringing more than one pair is usually necessary too, just in case. I usually like to bring a pair of comfy, comfyish/cute, and some trusty flip flops. Also, bring band-aids, so those blisters can't bring you down!
Bringing jewelry and accessories can be a hassle, because it's so easy to get them all tangled up in bag, and then you have to dig around to find the other earring, or spend lots of time untangling your necklaces. I still like to wear jewelry though, so I got this nice zip up jewelry box that has separate compartments to keep everything separated and organized. This ones' from Coach, and it's been more useful than I could have imagined! You could also use small earring boxes to store your jewelry individually, or place pieces or cardboard in the boxes to make your own dividers.
5. Make a list, and check it
It's so easy to forget things when you pack, especially when you're in a rush. A few days before, you should make a list of the things you need, and go over it. If you think of some other things you might need, be sure to write it down on your list so you don't forget! It's also a good idea to get someone else to read the list too to help you check so you don't forget anything important.
So that's pretty much it for my list of tips for packing for a trip. It's super important to pack well, so you can relax and enjoy yourself and not have to stress out about forgetting something you need!
Since I'll be leaving tomorrow, this will be my last post before leaving. I don't think I"ll get to post very much while I'm away, so sorry if I'm not very active. Look forward to my travel posts when I'm back though! Do you have any tips for packing? Have you, or will you be going on vacation this summer? Please let me know in the comments, I'd love to know :)
♥
Suzy
15 comments
Thanks for the tips!! I hope you have fun traveling this summer!! :D I agree with all of these~ Especially the planning your outfit one and packing shoes wisely. xD I ALWAYS tend to overpack. >.< But I can't help it! I love having options xD
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haha me too! Always "accidentally" pack a few outfits too many :P
DeleteThese are really good tips! My mom tells me to use plastic bags too XD I love your canvas espadrilles btw! The ribbon lacing is sooo cute ^_^
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DeleteGreat post!! Your jewelry holder/bag is so cute~ Have a safe and fun trip hehe.
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DeleteSounds great! I'm travelling soon so this was helpful :D
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Deleteyour jewelry bag is so cute!! I'm super lazy with mine, I just chuck everything in a resealable bag or something together with all my museum entry tickets and whatnot LOL >>;
ReplyDeletethanks! haha I know, I used to do that all the time too :)
DeleteLove your tips!!
ReplyDeleteespecially when it comes to packing clothes.. I have a bad habit of leaving it till last minute and chucking random clothes in the suit case and ending up with too much lol XD
YOUR Jewellery box is the cutest!!
what camera do you use? ahaha just curious! I couldn't tell from the case (≧‿≦)
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thank you :) It's the casio exilim ZR-1200!
DeleteOMG i remember when i had to take piano exams, very bad times indeed! I'm actually heading off on vacation tomrrow so great post to read :)
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I know, the stress :O So glad I'm done with that :)
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