Hello fellow travelers!
One of the things that I run into most frequently from people is the dread of preparing and packing for a trip. I will admit that I have learned the hard way sometimes, miss packed, or some unforeseen circumstance changes my travel needs. This is part of the experience. Sometimes you need to tough it out. However, that is not what this blog is about. When you prepare for a trip you need to do the research on the climate, your activities, your personal comfort (are you hot or cold natured), the weight limit on your luggage- if any, type of luggage needed, airline rule and regulations, and then anything miscellaneous that may arise.
Once you have determined what you believe you need it is preferable, to add in some essentials. For me this is always a mini flashlight- (hotel rooms are new environments that may not be lit well, or you may go for a romantic night walk), multitool- (something always needs to be cut, or breaks), Gore-tex Rain Jacket- (can act as a jacket or just a layer), hat, sunglasses, bandana, backpack- carryon, bathing suit or gym pants (quick dry), and a long sleeve shirt (quick dry), and possibly some sort of sandal. This list can be modified but I seem to use these things universally and they can be used for more than their intended use. OK, so you have a ton of stuff laid out... YOU WILL NOT need it all. I promise you! You over packed outfits, underwear, dress clothes, make-up etc... It is inevitable you think you will need it but in reality, you will not. This is a vacation, you can wear something more than once. You are most likely not a celebrity reading this and no paparazzi is going to ridicule you for wearing a shirt or dress more than once. I do personally take a ton of socks, I hate wet feet!
I would recommend starting to pack at least a week earlier than your trip, that way you can think about your choices and manipulate them as needed.Next entry will be for our packing segment will be on how to actually get all your shit in your bag!
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