The joy of going on a trip or going on vacation is often dimmed by the thought of packing a suitcase. Do not let worry over forgetting something spoil your fun. The secret is to get organized and to plan your travel wardrobe on paper first.
Here are the 8 tips when traveling:
1. Find out about the temperature and the climate in the place you are headed for.
2. Write down the number of days you will be away. Break these down into activities, such as sporty events, city shopping, and evening entertainment (dinners, parties around the pool, barbecues, etc.)
3. Look at your wardrobe and figure out what you will wear for each occasion.
4. See which of these outfits can be worn for more than one occasion. This way you can eliminate at least a third of what you have picked out and thus make your packaging easier.
5. Try on what you plan to take. Even if your clothes are cleaned or laundered regularly, it is a good idea to try on what you will take. Sometimes a button is missing; a hem loose, or the outfit is less appropriate that you remembered. This will also assure you that your planning is correct in coordinating individual items After you have tried on the clothes, hang them separately from the rest in your closet.
6. Never take more than you can carry yourself. Since porters are disappearing breed, and luggage carts are often unavailable, the only other alternative is a young man who rushes to your rescue – but they too are getting scarce. So plan accordingly. Nothing is worse than standing with three suitcases in an airport, not knowing how to get to the taxi stand or bus stop. Try to keep your luggage down to what you can carry without too much effort – one large suitcase, one smaller one, and a shoulder bag. You may not be very comfortable, but at least you will not feel helpless or immobilized.
7. Choose a practical handbag. A practical handbag us one that is large enough to hold everything you need during the trip and still have room for little things you collect while traveling. But be selective about what you carry in it. Take only what you really need, and that does not include the kitchen sink. It should match in color either your outfit or the other traveling bags.
8. How to pack your makeup. To safeguard against forgetting your favorite eye shadow or lipstick, pack your cosmetic bag a few days before going on your trip. Then, while you are still at home, apply makeup using only items out of that bag, and replace them immediately afterward. In other words, you are pretending to be on your trip already. This way you will know for sure what is missing before you leave. Lotions, perfume and creams should be put in plastic containers. Be sure to squeeze out the air before finally closing them, to allow for air expansion. If you are traveling by plane, put items like hairspray or spray deodorant in a closed plastic bag because they sometimes explode or open in transit.