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Packing Light: The Key To A Successful Trip

Perhaps many of us have had a time when we forgot something important during our trip. Imagine the inconvenience of going back home after realizing that we forgot our passport. We may end up missing the flight or if we do make it in time

Author: Andrew Mohebbi
Date: Oct 26, 2009 - 12:05:43 AM

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Perhaps many of us have had a time when we forgot something important during our trip. Imagine the inconvenience of going back home after realizing that we forgot our passport. We may end up missing the flight or if we do make it in time, we become so stressed and frustrated in our travel abroad. Because we don't want to repeat an experience such as this, we may commit the mistake of over-packing. We bring almost anything and everything that it looks like we're migrating.

If there is one rule in traveling which overshadows all the others, it would be to pack smart. Packing lightly doesn't mean that you should leave or forget to take the essential items. So it is very important to 'plan before you pack'. Know what activities you have scheduled, and bring items that correspond to them. If you are attending a weekend conference, then there is no need to bring sneakers, unless of course you're taking a short tour. Before you start packing everything on your dresser, ask yourself: why do I need this? Can I get one of these locally? Remember that the heavier the luggage is, the more inconvenient it is to move around. This is one of the top reasons why you should peruse travel packing tips.

Expert travelers often speak of the benefits of packing light. This holds true whether we are preparing for an overseas travel or just a local one. Bear in mind that we would carry our belongings more often than what we would assume. Thus, heavy and numerous luggages would greatly impede our mobility. We are also less able to protect our belongings from being stolen.

It is said that the mark of a good traveler is the ability to pack light. That is why a common advice given is to pack everything in a single bag or luggage. Among all the travel packing tips,

This might sound like the most absurd. However, if we think carefully about it, the aim of our trip is not to get the most comforts possible. Rather, it is to enrich our experiences and knowledge through traveling. Thus, overseas travel necessarily entails contingencies we may not be able to anticipate. We tend to over-pack because we pack for the worst case scenario.

We should ask ourselves what are the things that we could not possible do without. If the item in question passes the test, then include it in the things to be brought. We should only bring small amount of toiletries with us. There is no need to worry if we run out of toothpaste, for we can surely purchase one along the way. Those who frequently travel abroad are well aware that their preferred item or brand is usually available in other parts of the world.

Another thing that should be considered is clothing. That's because it usually takes up most of the space of our luggage. Contrary to popular opinion, we don't need to bring a lot of clothes. Three shirts and two pairs of pants would be enough. How? Wash them on the way. It is therefore important to choose clothes that dry easily. Finally, our luggage shouldn't be so full that it's ready to burst. If we pack right, there should be enough space left for us to put souvenirs. By following these simple travel packing tips any trip would be rewarding.

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