Traveling is a lot of fun, But it also can be stressful if you don't pack well. Packing less and enough is important to avoiding fees as well as the inconvenience with all the stuff you brought!
Lay Everything Out
When I travel, I like to lay everything out that I want to bring. That way I know exactly what I need to bring.
I also make a list! It's just too easy to forget some of the things you may want to bring.
I know this method works because whenever my boyfriend and I travel, He forgets things. And I seem to have everything he can think of. I even brought some ramen noodles and foldable bowls on our last trip, So we could save a little money by eating ramen one night. When you remember everything, you are less likely to get stuck paying extra for annoying convenience items. Buying things at the airport, Or even the grocery store once you land, Can cause you to waste money, Especially if they only have full sized bottles available (Which are usually cheaper). Then you won't be able to fly it home with you Unless you can empty enough travel sized containers. This method also allows you to pack less, Because it's so easy to assume you forgot something, Then you end up packing extra when you may not need to.
Plan Outfits
And choose colors that match!
For me, I don't have to think about this one. Because all I wear everyday is black. But for those of you color wearing people. Planning exactly what you'll wear on each occasion can save you space in your carry on, And make things more convenient for you.
That's another advantage of laying things out; You can see what matches with what and plan accordingly based on that. Try to pick versatile outfits and accessories. So you can reuse them throughout your trip.
Packing Cubes
I love packing cubes I never imagined they would work as well as they would. I can easily roll up my clothes, Then stuff them in the cubes, They stay put, and I can pack so much more in my carry on, Plus things are nicely organized so when I unpack it's easy! I highly recommend getting a high-quality set! That will last you a while. Many of them are see through so you can see exactly whats inside.
Traveling doesn't have to be too stressful! These tips will simplify your traveling.