Tips For Travel Organization

Jan 24
08:40

2012

Tilly Aldren

Tilly Aldren

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Simple tips on how to get yourself organized for your next big trip!

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Before setting out on a trip overseas you want to be efficient with what you bring and how you pack,Tips For Travel Organization  Articles so you can make the most out of your time and save the headache of finding where you have put your belongings.Luggage:When considering what to store your major items in, you need to think if your holiday is a long intrepid journey or luxurious experience. Backpacks are always good for those who are doing adventure or budget travelling, whereas suitcases are better suited for those who will be spending the majority of their time at one destination. A major variable that you need to keep in mind when picking your luggage is its weight, as it will also be taken into consideration when it is weighed at the airport, (if that happens to be your chosen mode of transportation). Even if you are not travelling by plane, it is always convenient to carry less weight as possible.Another simple tip I have found useful during my travels abroad, is to put a piece of material or a unique luggage tag around your baggage. After a long haul flight, you want to try and make everything easier for yourself. When picking up your luggage from baggage claim, you will quickly notice how a lot of bags look similar. Making it stand out will help to distinguish your bags at ease.Storing documents:It is advised that all documents, passports and tickets should be stored in one place to save the hassle of constantly remembering where they are. Travel wallets were designed for this job and keep the mind at ease when travelling.Just be aware to make copies of major documents and store them in other places or bags. In the unlikely case that something goes missing, at least there is a back-up copy to fall back on. This goes for money as well. If you are deciding to take cash, do not store it all in one place. As the saying goes, don't store all your eggs in one basket, just in case it happens to go missing!Rolling your clothes:A popular technique for packing is rolling your clothes tightly into your suitcase or backpack. You will be surprised how much space you can save for other not so mailable items such as toiletries and shoes. Do be aware that garments like bulkier woolen items are best left lying over all your packed gear like a cover as they take up more room when rolled. If you happen to be travelling to colder climates, merino thermal wear proves to be a popular choice as they keep the body warm without the volume normal sweaters have. Outdoor camping stores such as Kathmandu sell other accessories that help to reduce space when packing. Their mico-fibre towels for example do a great job when travelling as they absorb water effectively but are significantly thinner than the average towel.Hand Luggage:Carry on luggage is probably just as important as your check-in bags. After all, it is what you have contained in your carry-on that will help you survive the journey a head. Online entertainment systems on planes are always very good but have the tendency to be limited on preference. If you have a laptop, smart phone or electronic tablet, they are great at storing movies whilst saving weight and space at the same time. When taking into consideration recent security regulations, it is good to keep your liquids at the top of your bag till all the checks are over, in case they need to be inspected at any time. This goes for metal jewellery as well. Keep them at the top of your hand luggage till you embark on the plane as it is always a time waster to take off and put on accessories during quick security checks.Travel is all about having carefree fun and adventure and some travellers may think being too organized spoils it. However such simple tips such as these will in fact help to maximize your free time whilst reducing stress. There is still time to have fun at your destination, especially when you don't have little nasty surprises getting in your way.

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