Travel Packing Tips

I have just got an email from a fantastic friend called Bassi - the email subject was "Travel Packing Tips" - So, I preferred to copy/paste her words here in my blog :

Here are some packing tips that you might use during your travels this summer (well whenever you're traveling basically!:))


1.Don't pack more than you can carry
Even if you can afford porters they will not always be available.

2.Write a list of everything you want to take.
Lay it all out on a bed before you start packing so you can see how much you want to squeeze into your case.

3.Take out at least a 1/3 of the clothing.
You'll never wear as much as you think you will. Laundry services are available everywhere.

4.Take out the iron and hairdryer
Hotels always have them available to borrow and besides, a holiday is too short for ironing!

5.Don't pack valuables in your main luggage.
Jewellery, medication, camera and documents should be packed in your hand luggage.

6.Carry a daysack or holdall as your handluggage
Many airlines will only allow 1 piece of handlugge, a smaller handbag can be placed inside this bag

7.Roll your clothes or fold like shops do to reduce creases

8.Wrap any fragile items amongst your clothes in a plastic bag

9.Stuff your shoes with underwear so they keep their shape

10.Vacuum bags are very useful for reducing volume
Although don't use them for your clothes on the outward journey or you'll be wearing a bag of creases!

incredible, isn't it ? :)