Andrew Aigner-MuehlerWhat to pack....
April 13th 2008 09:30
One of the biggest problems people face in travelling overseas for a vacation or working holiday is, simply 'what to pack?'
The biggest rule in packing is whatever you initially pack, take out half, and that is what you leave with. Still, it leaves you with a heavy and full suitcase. Are you really going to wear or use everything that is in that bag? No! ofcourse your not. You always buy, and that is not just by accident. One of the biggest things people do overseas is, window shop. They see a bargain. They see something what they like. They forget something. Then they end up buying.
You then have a much larger problem when you are coming home. You have the same amount of luggage. You don't want to throw anything out, because usually, you have travelled with your best clothing etc, but you also have all this other other clothing/ souvenirs etc you have picked up on your travels. You now have to think about excess luggage, and how much will it cost you?
Just think about it. The airlines out there, only give you limited kilograms, they give you anything between 20 and 35 kilograms. On many European flights they only give you 10 to 15 kilograms. It aint that much. Let me tell you, and I'm a male. Males don't need that much.
My biggest rule when I start to pack is, okay, what do I wear for a normal week? I do washing every week. Why cant I do washing overeas. It doesnt take that long, and plus, there are many places who will do your washing for you. Or you have to do is drop it off, pick it up and pay. It is easy. This is all you need. Only pack for a normal week. In that week you do usually go out. You relax, also. You, also work, but you don't need work clothes. If you pack this way. Trust me. You will have room in your suitcase to pick up things on the way. Like those souvenirs for your loved ones or even a couple new outfits for yourself.
Another thing. If you are thinking about going to Asia. I wouldn't even pack for a week. Maybe a change of clothes or two plus your underwear and toiletries. It is guaranteed you will pick up bargains from one of the many outdoor markets. You will want to dress, how the locals do. Even if you go to London. Take a risk also. Do the same. Go shopping down Oxford street near Totenham court road underground station on the Northern line. Go shopping down at the Camden Town markets, also on the Northern line. It is so easy to buy up on a new wardrobe, and cause you problems when you are packing your bags to come home.
Lets face it things are always better away from where you live. You also want to show off what you bought when you were overseas.
So, next time you are packing to go away. Be wise. Pack sensibly. Leave room in your suitcase. Only pack for what you usually wear in a normal week.
The biggest rule in packing is whatever you initially pack, take out half, and that is what you leave with. Still, it leaves you with a heavy and full suitcase. Are you really going to wear or use everything that is in that bag? No! ofcourse your not. You always buy, and that is not just by accident. One of the biggest things people do overseas is, window shop. They see a bargain. They see something what they like. They forget something. Then they end up buying.
You then have a much larger problem when you are coming home. You have the same amount of luggage. You don't want to throw anything out, because usually, you have travelled with your best clothing etc, but you also have all this other other clothing/ souvenirs etc you have picked up on your travels. You now have to think about excess luggage, and how much will it cost you?
Just think about it. The airlines out there, only give you limited kilograms, they give you anything between 20 and 35 kilograms. On many European flights they only give you 10 to 15 kilograms. It aint that much. Let me tell you, and I'm a male. Males don't need that much.
My biggest rule when I start to pack is, okay, what do I wear for a normal week? I do washing every week. Why cant I do washing overeas. It doesnt take that long, and plus, there are many places who will do your washing for you. Or you have to do is drop it off, pick it up and pay. It is easy. This is all you need. Only pack for a normal week. In that week you do usually go out. You relax, also. You, also work, but you don't need work clothes. If you pack this way. Trust me. You will have room in your suitcase to pick up things on the way. Like those souvenirs for your loved ones or even a couple new outfits for yourself.
Another thing. If you are thinking about going to Asia. I wouldn't even pack for a week. Maybe a change of clothes or two plus your underwear and toiletries. It is guaranteed you will pick up bargains from one of the many outdoor markets. You will want to dress, how the locals do. Even if you go to London. Take a risk also. Do the same. Go shopping down Oxford street near Totenham court road underground station on the Northern line. Go shopping down at the Camden Town markets, also on the Northern line. It is so easy to buy up on a new wardrobe, and cause you problems when you are packing your bags to come home.
Lets face it things are always better away from where you live. You also want to show off what you bought when you were overseas.
So, next time you are packing to go away. Be wise. Pack sensibly. Leave room in your suitcase. Only pack for what you usually wear in a normal week.
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