First, I find it best to make a list of everything that you think you are going to need. Then
when the time comes to actually pack your bag, you can get rid of the things that are less
important if they don’t fit. Be sure to consider how far you are going to have to walk with
your luggage before choosing how much you are going to take. A heavy bag can be
unpleasant to carry long distances.
Clothes
Always check the weather before you go anywhere and then pack
accordingly. Here are the
basic clothes you will probably need to pack.
basic clothes you will probably need to pack.
Shorts, pants, shirts, shoes, sandals, socks,
undergarments, swimsuit,
sweater, coat, hat, sunglasses.
sweater, coat, hat, sunglasses.
Toiletries
Pack everything that you use on a daily basis. They don’t
sell everything overseas, so if you
think something is essential be sure to bring it with you.
think something is essential be sure to bring it with you.
Toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, nail clippers,
tweezers, medication,
sunscreen, zinc, moisturiser, razor, lip balm.
sunscreen, zinc, moisturiser, razor, lip balm.
Some Essentials You May Need
Towel, book, camera, sports equipment, pillow for plane,
headphones for plane,
electrical outlet converter(if going overseas), phone charger, computer, empty bag
(for day trips), dry bag(if taking boat trips).
electrical outlet converter(if going overseas), phone charger, computer, empty bag
(for day trips), dry bag(if taking boat trips).
What Size Suitcase Should You Take?
To keep your bags light you should try to take the minimum
amount of stuff that you think
you are going to need on your trip. I travel with one 38 litre backpack, and one small
backpack. Once I am in my accommodation I unpack the small bag and use it for day trips.
you are going to need on your trip. I travel with one 38 litre backpack, and one small
backpack. Once I am in my accommodation I unpack the small bag and use it for day trips.
How To Prevent Your Airline From Losing Your Bags
Although you may not be able to stop your bag from disappearing on a flight,
you can pack
so that a missing bag won’t ruin your trip. Before my flight I put everything important in my
38-litre carry-on bag including most of my clothes, my computer, my camera, any necessary
medication and a book to read. That way if my checked bag get's lost it won't affect my
travel plans.
so that a missing bag won’t ruin your trip. Before my flight I put everything important in my
38-litre carry-on bag including most of my clothes, my computer, my camera, any necessary
medication and a book to read. That way if my checked bag get's lost it won't affect my
travel plans.
Vaccinations
Before you go on your trip be sure to ask your doctor if you need any
special vaccinations
for the countries you plan to visit. The shots might include an up to date tetanus shot,
hepatitis shots and many others that may be region-specific. Some shots don’t start
working for a few weeks, so it is always a good idea to talk to your doctor ahead of time.
for the countries you plan to visit. The shots might include an up to date tetanus shot,
hepatitis shots and many others that may be region-specific. Some shots don’t start
working for a few weeks, so it is always a good idea to talk to your doctor ahead of time.
Expert Tip
Make sure that you book your luggage onto your flight before you get to the airport. If you
have more than you expected, make sure you add it online before you go. Otherwise you
can be charged upwards of $20 a kg at the airport.
Good luck!
Top Photo By: Anete Lusina
have more than you expected, make sure you add it online before you go. Otherwise you
can be charged upwards of $20 a kg at the airport.
Good luck!
Top Photo By: Anete Lusina
