I recently booked myself a Summer Holiday, my first one ever without my Mammy :-) I'm beyond excited so I've been reading up on how to pack like a pro for your holidays :-)
Here are a few of the tips and tricks I've picked up along the way...
1️⃣ Roll Your Clothes!
This not only saves space in your bag, but it also allows you to see your clothes more easily compared to when the clothes are just folded on top of each other.
2️⃣ Plan Your Outfits
This will eliminate all the excess clothes that you don't need to bring because, let's face it, we all love to being a ton of clothes on holidays but who actually ends up wearing everything they brought? I definitely do not.
So plan your outfits for the number of days your going. It's great to bring clothes you can mix and match with, or dress up or down depending on what your doing for the day :-)
Things like plain denim shorts are great to bring because you can get a few wears out of them and they go with almost anything!
3️⃣ Empty Bottles
I invested in these plastic empty bottles from Penneys for €1.50! Super cheap, and you can put anything into them, like your face wash, cleansers, moisturisers and creams!
That way you don't have to bring that whole chunky glass bottle of toner that you got from Benefit :-P
4️⃣ Prevent Spillages
If you want to be extra safe with your products you can add cling film (or Saran Wrap for my US gals) over the opening of your bottles and then just add the lid back on and hey presto, you just saved yourself a spillage :-P
If you want to protect your clothes even more, you might want to think about getting a small cosmetics bag to put all your potential spillers into a separate place so that your clothes don't get ruined :-)
5️⃣ Makeup With SPF
If you plan on wearing makeup on your hols like me, then you'll want to get your hands on some makeup with SPF in it, like foundations and lip balms... Yes your lips can burn and trust me, that is not something you want to experience :-P
I would also recommend bringing a decent SPF with you for the rest of your body too!
Ps. Someone needs to invent a fake tan with SPF in it for all us pale gals out here, that would be much appreciated :-P
6️⃣ Hand Luggage
Bring all your breakable items in your hand luggage, like your laptop or iPad because your big suitcases literally get thrown around like a sack of potatoes!
Bring your phone and chargers, your passport and purse, and anything else you need to make your flight more comfortable... Like this cute little neck pillow I purchased :-P
7️⃣ That's My Bag!
If your like me and have the most plain ordinary black suitcase then you should definitely think about adding a cute colourful ribbon to the handle so that it's easier to spot coming off that damn carrousel!
I found this suitcase belt in a pound shop that makes my bag way easier to spot!
8️⃣ Ear Problems
I suffer something fierce with my ears when the plane is taking off and landing. If your like me and get that awful blockage feeling then grab some chewing gum or chewy sweets while your waiting on your plane in duty free!
The sucking/chewing/swallowing motion keeps the ear canal in motion so your less likely to get that awful pressure in your ears!
Sucking and swallowing (dirty minded people ;-).) really help me with my ear problems so I'll be grabbing all the Harribos on the way to the plane!!!
9️⃣ Travel Outfit
Your travel outfit should include the heaviest clothes you own. So wear those chunky Nikes and that comfy oversized hoodie with your favourite ripped skinny jeans to save space and weight in your bag :-P
🔟 Research Your Destination
❤️ Respect the clothing norms for wherever it is your going
❤️ Know the currency and the exchange rates so you don't get ripped off!
❤️ Keep money hidden and safe at all times
❤️ Know how you are getting to your hotel/apartment once you land!
❤️ Bring travel adopters for plugs if necessary!
❤️ Check the weather for the times you are going so that you can plan your outfits and SPF needs accordingly :-P
❤️ Look up reviews of the hotel/apartment or area you are going to so you know exactly what your heading into :-)
If any of you guys are travelling this summer I want to wish you the best of luck and I hope you have a fab time! Be safe, and enjoy :-)
Have you guys got any travel hacks you'd like to share? Let me know in the comments below :-)
Hope you guys enjoyed this post and found it somewhat helpful!
Love & Hugs, Lora xo
