| Going on a trip is always exciting, and if you are | | | | jeans, now is it? |
| traveling towards a great vacation instead of a series | | | | Once you've decided what you are planning to wear, |
| of boring business meetings, it's even better. But no | | | | take everything out of your closet and check it one |
| matter what your destination is, packing is always a | | | | final time. Is that all you need? If the answer is "yes", |
| difficult and sometimes even an annoying process. | | | | then it's time to start packing. Unless you actually like |
| You either pack to light and find yourself missing | | | | ironing and want this to be the first thing you do |
| some important item or you over pack, stuffing you | | | | when reaching your destination, do what the |
| bag with a lot of "just in case" cloths and shoes. In | | | | experienced backpackers do: just roll them. This |
| order to avoid such uncomfortable situations, keep in | | | | method saves you a lot of space in the suitcase and |
| mind a couple of simple tricks that will make your life | | | | it's guaranteed to make your cloths wrinkle resistant. |
| on the road a lot easier. | | | | You will therefore be able to start enjoying your |
| First of all, don't forget that, when traveling, | | | | vacation from the very first moment you get to the |
| information is vital. So, pick up the phone and call the | | | | hotel. A quick shower, a bit of shaking out your |
| hotel you are staying at and ask if they have a | | | | favorite shirt and you are ready for a night out. |
| hairdryer, an iron and other such necessary but bulky | | | | Toiletries are just as important as cloths. Call your |
| accessories. This is particularly important if you are | | | | hotel and find out if they have soap and shampoo. If |
| planning to stay for more than just a couple of days | | | | they do, don´t hesitate to make use of what they |
| since you may need to wash your cloths. Remember | | | | offer. If they don´t or if you simply are not |
| to also ask about the weather: this piece of | | | | comfortable with using those, bring your own |
| information allows you to pack only clothes that you | | | | products. Buy travel-size versions of your favorite |
| will actually wear and avoid "just in case" sweaters, | | | | products or get small plastic bottles and decant from |
| boots or umbrellas. | | | | larger ones. And remember: don't pack all your |
| Make a list! Of everything: places you have to go to, | | | | beauty products. Your skin can make it without a |
| events you have to attend, things you want to do. | | | | scrub for a couple of days. Instead, go for 2 in 1 |
| If you are going on hiking expedition with no party in | | | | cosmetic such as shampoo/conditioner combination. |
| the program, chances are you won't need that | | | | It´s a much more practical choice and, when |
| evening gown or high heels shoes. Also, if you will | | | | combined with the above tips, allows you to enjoy |
| only be gone for three days, there is really no point | | | | your vacation and return home without back pain. |
| in packing six pairs of shoes and a dozen pairs of | | | | |