Whilst every site claims to have ‘the ultimate packing
guide’ this one may not be the ‘ultimate’, it is perfect for those who want to
desperately avoid making packing mistakes. No matter how many times you’ve
travelled abroad, there are still some common mistakes you might make.
1.
Over
packing
Ok, so you’ve probably already heard the rule about
laying everything out on your bed before packing, and then only allowing
yourself to pack half the amount on the bed. Resisting the urge to pack items
‘just in case’ can be the hardest thing! I know, I’ve been there, but you’ll
save money paying for an overweight bag and more importantly you won’t have a
back like the hunchback of Notre dame after!
2.
Secure
your liquids
When I first started travelling, I didn’t really give
much thought to large bottles of conditioner leaking in my suitcase, until…you
guessed it…I arrive in Greece to discover my favourite playsuit covered
in Aussie conditioner – lovely. From then on I’ve always placed the bottles in
a clear, lockable bag and I even then put that bag in a plastic bag – for extra
protection!
3.
Stick
to the rules
Whilst many of us pray that the airline staff won’t ask
us to squeeze our (obviously too big) cabin bag into the measuring box, just in
case they make us pay the extra to put it into the hold. So apart from having
the right sized bag and avoiding the panic sweat when you see the staff eyeing
your bag. It’s important to always stick to the 100ml rule for liquids when
travelling with only hand luggage!
4.
Always pack your valuables in your hand
luggage
For security reasons it’s always a good idea to pack any
of your valuables in your hand luggage, and remember to make sure that your bag
is securely fastened with a zip and a small padlock.
5.
Not packing appropriately for your
destination
Remember to always read up about the weather before you
go, with weather predictions nowadays you can get a good idea of the
temperature and climate months before you even get there.
Remember that anything
you forget to pack you can buy in the country your visiting, whether that be in
the airport or in the local city!
