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My travel bag

by Ranu

Before any travel, there are always difficulties in choosing what to take and what not to. Between the hassle of flying, jet lag and hauling your luggage around; travelling is challenging enough without worrying about looking fashionable while you do it. You assume that you are packed and ready to go but then you realize that you left something behind. There is no best way to pack unless you are travelling with your whole wardrobe. Every traveller is different and every person has different way of travelling. You could nail the airport look and look dapper on your travel by following some important tricks which I learned over my many travel experiences.

Surprisingly, it’s easier to travel light than many would think. When deciding what clothes to pack, choose in three matching colour sets so you could mix and match and create multiple outfits for different days, or even different occasions. Pick the colours based on where you’re going. If you are travelling to urban destinations like Paris or Milan then any combination of black, white, navy or charcoal is a good selection. For a beach vacation or outdoor excursions, khaki, white and bright hues like orange or yellow always work. White linen is also really go with popular choices because it’s cool in warm weather. It can be worn during the day and is also nice for evenings out. Apart from this a pair of jeans, a pair of nice pants, a striped button down, a blazer and a comfortable T-shirt are always good options. Ideally, you should be wearing each piece two or three times on your trip. Bring one dressy flexible outfit, if you have a formal evening or event planned during your trip don’t bother with bulky dresses, heavy full suits and jackets that take up a lot of space. A little packing hack is to roll-up clothes in order to minimize packing space as well as avoid wrinkles on clothes.

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The next thing which takes a lot of space in suitcase is shoes. Minimizing the shoes options would really help in keeping you light. If your travel has more walking around then sneakers are a great deal. A comfortable pair of shoes, low boots or sandals to walk around in will really help. Most women don’t need to bring more than three pairs of shoes on any trip. Pack light and choose a few pairs that serve multiple purposes instead of trying to bring a pair for every occasion or every evening. While packing, protect your clean clothes from getting dirty by covering your shoes with shower caps. This way you squeeze more items in your limited packing space.

To add some bling and glamour to your looks, accessorize right. A few key accessories can change the look of an entire outfit.  I always pack some costume jewellery like a statement ring and a pair of oversized earrings. I am also fond of pins which really enhance the overall looks. Men on the other side should consider a few pairs of bright socks in trendy patterns just to spice up your looks.

While packing chargers etc, use rubber bands to tie each cord into tiny bundles and put in ziplock bag to keep them dry and safe. Always keep an extra battery backup for charging mobile. It is also important research the destination country electric socket type ( I learned it hard way) as not all countries use the same kind; more importantly if you are travelling outside your continent. Never miss to pack a day-bag, if you are travelling on a budget trip. Keep maps, chargers and hygiene accessories in your day-pack for easily accessibility. I learned this trick from a friend and tried; has been working like a charm since.

Finally, if you are a frequent traveller please make a pre-travel checklist. It really helps in being efficient by saving you time & trouble of remembering everything as well as avoiding last minute panics. In addition to the travel pre-requisites, the travel list should also contain basics of daily utilities for your favourite outfits. This way you are always ready to go.

Have a great travelling!!