Packing for a trip can be one of the biggest bummers of all time. The story of staying up all night before a trip and doing everything else, except for packing may be familiar to you. You may suffer from the procrastination curse of waiting till the very last minute and then throw in way more than you actually need, only to realize you don't have what you actually need when you get to your destination. The good news is this situation can be avoided completely. There are a couple of great packing tips I've learned over the years that can help anyone that has found themselves in this very position.
Remember, you don't need your whole wardrobe - When you are on vacation, you don't need your whole wardrobe. It's impossible to bring everything, so just come to terms with it: you can't take everything. That being said, think of a few strategies of what you can bring. I recommend sticking to styles and colors that work well together. For example, only bring clothes that match with your brown shoes, or only bring clothes that match with your black shoes. That way, you only have to bring one pair of shoes.
Pack for the amount of days you'll be there, plus one - Count the number of days you'll be gone and only bring enough outfits for that many days, plus one. After all, you never know when you might spill on yourself, or find yourself in a mud puddle. It's good to have one extra pair of clothes, just in case.
Mix and match - Mix and match are words to live by on a vacation. At home, it's cool to wear a different pair of jeans each day with a different t-shirt, or blouse. On a vacation, when you only have a little square suitcase for clothes, it's okay to only bring a couple pair of jeans that match well with all your tops.
Things you must bring, but you only need one - Make sure to bring a swimming suit, even if you're going to Antarctica. You never know when you'll find a hot tub, pool, beach, or ice cold ocean. "The essential to budget travel is to prepare in front. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the actuality of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our mind. Preparation and expending our travel budget carefully is a priority for most families. Curbing spending and prices, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed achievements and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought regarding saving money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal finances is extremely limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also remembering that while traveling, whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel charge!..". Also, bring: sunscreen, band aids, jacket (even if you're going somewhere warm), and your identification. I always put these on the top of my list. After all, you can enjoy Paris without the right dress, but you can't enjoy it without your passport.
Don't freak out if you forget something - If you have an emergency and really don't have something you need, it's the perfect excuse to go shopping in a new and fun environment. I attribute my beautiful silver earrings to Poland, and my quality flip flops to Hawaii. If you forget something, you can always buy it there! And, if you pack light on the way there, you'll have more room to bring stuff home.
These are the top rules I follow when packing, and it always turns out that I am able to pack quickly and efficiently. Enjoy your next vacation, and hopefully packing won't get in the way of helping you get your rest the day before.
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