Pack Everything You Need for Vacation
Going on vacation is supposed to be a very fun and enjoyable time. However, if you do not have the necessities to travel, you might not have the best time. Here is a list of things to do and pack to have an amazing time.
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Steps
- Plan what you will wear on the journey. It should be comfortable and useful for when get there. i.e. if going from a cold country to a warm one wear layers to keep warm and they can be worn individually to keep cool.
- Lay out all your essentials.
- If you plan to go out clubbing etc pick out some suitable outfits.
- If you need an extra pair of shoes put them in a plastic bag.
- Fold all the clothes and pack a bag.
- Feel the weight of the bag. If traveling by plane the weight you can carry is restricted.
- Lay out everything you want to bring, and pack them in order of importance.
- Check regularly whether you can zip the bag up. Also, check its weight; make sure it does not weigh too much.
- Pack valuable and breakable things in your hand luggage first.
- Pack entertainment (i.e. a book) and food or drink on top of this, or in outside pockets.
- Pack any medication, with prescription if necessary, on top of this.
- Put your passport and tickets in an inside pocket of your jacket, and do not take it off and forget it.
- Finished.
Tips
- Make a list of everything you need and then lay everything out that you need, cross out the items as you have them.
- Pack your toiletries into a separate bag (away from your clothes, electronics, etc.).
- Stuff socks/underwear/anything small into the shoes. This will give you maximum space and protect your shoes.
- Pack the heaviest clothing on the bottom of the suitcase and shoes and toiletries on top.
- It saves space in your bag if you wear bulky items like jackets.
- Seal anything that can leak into a plastic bag.
- Remember that you can probably buy essentials like toiletries there.
- If possible put toiletries in smaller bottles.
Warnings
- Current events have increased security in many countries. Phone the airline if you are unsure of things you will be allowed to take on the plane. These could include medication, any liquid, some electronically devices, any sharp objects including, pencil sharpeners and knitting needles. Snow globes are also not allowed on planes.
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