Pre travel is so important. You need to be ready. I'm not going to get into the intricacies of packing just yet except to small pack light. No, really pack light. Now lighter. Seriously. You aren't going to want to lug giant suitcases up and down with only stairs and not an escalator or elevator to be found.
Pack light and then throw aside half that stuff. Girls on my study abroad trip brought huge bags and 5 pairs of heels. Don't be like them. That is ridiculous. I'm not sure in three months they wore one pair of heels. Maybe one. They aren't important and they take up too much room.
You can get buy with way less than you think. Don't plan just in case. Plan what you know you will wear. You don't need a snow suit or three heavy jackets. Layer. Being a few tshirts, two long sleeves shirts, and a good jacket. Done. It's really that simple.
Do what the experts say. Lay everything out and remove half. Then half again. You will find places to do laundry. You can wash underwear, bras, and socks in the sink. I did for 10 months in London because laundry is expensive. You can hang everything up to dry overnight. It won't have all the perks of home but it will work.
And you will want to shop abroad. Buy a shirt based on where you are or splurge on something in a fashion centric city. You will bring home stuff. So pack light at the beginning or you will regret it in the end
That's all for today but we've barely begun the pre travel packing and planning process. But don't worry. I love this stuff!
No comments:
Post a Comment