Here are our top tips to help you pack like a pro!
Essentials bag
Bring a little pouch to take with you on the flight or for just general easy access. Fill it with hand wipes, lip balm, tissues, earphones and painkillers. Trust us this is a really smart move.
Don’t bring the bling
Travelling is not the time to be worrying about losing your Tiffany necklace. Leave the expensive stuff at home and bring a few cheap bits to spruce up your outfits instead. Plus, you’ll definitely buy a load on the way!
Emergency fanciness
Even if you’re not planning on going on any fancy dinners, bringing a nice scarf for girls and a crease-free tie for boys can be a real lifesaver when you need to look a little bit smarter.
Stuff those shoes
Something your mum probably tells you to do, but this doesn’t mean it’s not super useful. Stuffing your shoes with socks and underwear will help them keep their shape as well as saving precious space.
Breathing room
Do not pack your suitcase totally full. You’ll definitely buy souvenirs on your travels and you don’t want to regret bringing something you didn’t need at all.
Layers
Pack layers of clothing instead of bulky coats and jumpers. It’s much more space efficient and means endless possibilities of mix and match outfits.
Label it
Make sure your bag has some kind of recognisable label or ribbon on it so you can spot it easily in a hurry. There’s nothing worse than eyeing up every black bag on the carousel trying to work out which one’s yours.
Minimum toiletries
Yes, they do have deodorant in other places in the world! Only bring toiletry essentials and pick up stuff along the way if you run out.
Freezer bag heaven
Separating all small items into individual freezer bags makes it much easier to find stuff. Put hair bands into one, medication in another and so on.
Roll it up
Rolling clothes uses much less room than folding and it will also stop creasing. Don’t just take our word for it! Try it. Seriously.
Smart cash hiding
Hide spare cash in empty cosmetic bottles like lip balm or sun cream. This is a great way to avoid flashing your cash and hopefully minimise the worst-case scenario of being robbed.
Sweet smells
Putting a scented drawer liner in your bag will help keep everything smelling nice and fresh. This is a necessity for long trips or backpacking when everything starts to smell a bit… odd… after a couple of weeks.
Liquid leak saver
Take the lids off liquid bottles and put a layer of cling-film over the opening before putting the lid back on. This will create a tighter seal and avoid that disastrous leakage all over everything. Ahhhh.
Dress yourself
When you’re almost done mentally dress yourself from socks up to hat, this will make sure you don’t miss something crucial like underwear in the panic of it all.
Top Tip: Before you head off on your travels make sure you check the Foreign Office for advice–https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel- advice