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EFFICIENT PACKING
isn’t just about
traveling light — it also means being
able to take everything you might need
wherever you’re going, without paying
for overweight baggage fees (which
can really hurt). Plus, you don’t want to
be weighed down by things you won’t
even end up using. How to deal with this
load? Read on.
1
Edit your outfits.
Plan your outfits
based on the length of your trip and
around a few key pieces, like a smart
jacket or a light sweater that will go
with different day and night-time looks.
If possible, choose cotton fabrics that
don’t easily wrinkle (versus linen) so
you won’t need to pack an iron. Bring
a double-duty scarf — you can wear it
as protection against the glaring sun, or
around your neck and shoulders if it’s
chilly outside.
2
Accessorize.
Accessories are
easier to pack and add instant
personality to an outfit. For example, a
jacket will look different with a brooch
or a scarf, or both. Bringing just enough
accessories for the looks you need can
save you luggage space that would have
otherwise been filled with clothes and
shoes. Which brings us to...
3
Lessen the number of shoes you
bring.
This is very hard to do for
some people, but try to stick to two
to three pairs of shoes, including the
one you wear to the airport. An extra
pair specific to where you’re going (flip
flops for the beach, dressy shoes for a
wedding, etc.) and the gym should be
enough.
4
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
We
tend to pack everything in our
toiletry cabinet for fear of running out of
shampoo, body wash or makeup. What
we often don’t realize is that most of the
time, these things can easily be bought
at our destinations. So don’t feel bad
about using travel-sized containers or
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forgetting your deodorant. Chances are,
you can buy some when you land. And
if they don’t have your brand, this can
be can an opportunity to try something
else.
5
Deal with luggage issues.
The
rule is simple: don’t take chances.
Doing due diligence could save you a
lot of money in excess baggage fees
— so check your ticket for maximum
weight allowed for both check-in and
carry-on luggage. Carry-on baggage —
which should have your toothbrush and
a change of underwear, just in case —
also needs to be checked for size. Make
sure it meets the airline’s requirement
for overhead bins.
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JOEL LOW (TOP)
Dump the
extra baggage
and travel light
and easy
09LKH Smile
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