International Travel for 10 Days: Do NOT Pack!

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Instead of a valet tray, I use a paper cover from hotel room glassware to keep my rings/earrings together while I'm in my room.

My favorite thing to do if traveling on international flights for 5 days or more is to take clothes that I am ready to leave behind, I simply pack clothes that I don’t mind getting rid of so I just leave them in the hotel and by the end of the trip I have more room going home than when I left. Or I have room for new clothes purchased on my travels.

Columbia makes lightweight rain jackets that you roll into a small ball and tuck it in the pocket to make a neat little pouch. When I’m not traveling, it lives in my trunk with my emergency gear. It fits in all but the smallest of my day bags.

Don’t pack all the “what If” items! Great video! 😊

We just returned to Canada from a 10 day trip to Hawaii. We were in Wakiki for 3 nights and 7 on an inter island cruise. I purchased a set of compression cubes to add to my 2 smaller "experimental" ones I bought last year. I rolled my clothes carefully and my cotton dresses and tops did not wrinkle. I bought lavender scented detergent slices and broke some slices in half and put them in a snack sized zip lock bag. My suitcase smelled lovely and they worked great for handwashing tops and bras. I hadn't known about them until you mentioned it before, so thank you! We bought our reef safe sun lotion in Hawaii, to ensure it was the correct formula. You are so helpful and you have helped me a great deal since we retired and began cruising! 🤗

I’ve always packed my prescription meds in with my CPAP bag for over 20 years. It helps me stay organized and in the last trip, the security agent that checked me in for my flight home from Scotland was so impressed by the organization in my bag that she said she was going to share it with her sister. I have a lot of medical supplies that need to travel with me so she said it helped to know everything was together.

Some thoughts about re-wearing clothes. Many of us have worn synthetic clothes over the years, and they trap odors. Wearing a polyester top is like wrapping your arm pits in plastic - the bacteria will be trapped and will multiply. So we feel washing after every use is non-negotiable. But wearing cotton, linen, wool, cashmere and blends of these will allow your skin to breathe. You are MUCH less likely to have odor on your clothes. I found a little travel steamer on Amazon which is dual voltage, so I can use it in the U.S. as well as in Europe. A quick steam will remove any wrinkles and freshen up the fabric, so washing is usually not necessary for a few wears. Yes, the steamer takes up a little space in your luggage, but it is pretty light, and packs a punch for making everything else easier on your trip. So I pack as much natural fiber clothes as I can, and can re-wear without washing as long as they aren’t dirty.

We always take a picture of our tour bus and our tour guide

I found that having a simple Coleman Pocket Poncho (that cost $1.00 when I purchased ten of them), and a simple rain hat which both roll up and fit inside a small ziploc bag is the best protection for downpours and it covers a backpack or shoulder bag you might be carrying. I keep a couple in my personal bag or any other bag while out and about. I also only wear "Keen" shoes which are waterproof. I usually pack 2 in my carryon and wear one. I always have my passport around my neck, in a Pacsafe Passport holder (Pacsafe Coversafe X75). Put it on before I leave home and don't take it off until I get to my hotel/cruise. It's RFID ready too and cut proof. Same for my waist money belt (Pacsafe Coversafe X100), cut proof straps and RFID.

Another thing i have learned travelling around hot places … Avoid using scented antiperspirant or deodorant. I found when i put on the top to wear again it didn’t smell great cuz the left over product was in the fibre. Problem gone after switching to unscented and now it’s what i always use –home or away!

'Trying to pack lighter, but now back problems have sadly progressed but I'm fighting the good fight. Got myself a rollator (walker with a seat & little pouch below for umbrella, or whatever. . ). Hoping i can fold it & keep handy on July flights to Nova Scotia. Unknowns are worrisome! In March trip to Iceland I requested a wheelchair @ airports & what a game changer! Had planned on tips for "drivers", but didn't realize I'd have 4, so went thru that quickly! Managed to re-stock for return flights, as the drivers knew all the quickest routes to get from luggage drop offs to gate. Even TSA was faster with their clout! We do a little laundry every day or so - in the shower like Lucy Ricardo in the wine pits! Shampoo, running water while I clean my body, then rinse & hang to dry if we'll be there more than 1 night, usually dry the next morning if items are thin enough. If still damp, we transfer to closet so not in the way of housekeeping as they clean the bathroom. I sure enjoy your tips & everyone's stories & suggestions.

Your mom’s doctor was right. I’m a respiratory therapist and the only reason we use distilled water in a CPAP is to prevent buildup over long term use. It won’t hurt anything to use tap water on your vacation.

I decant Febreeze into a small spray bottle so I can freshen up items I will be wearing more than once.

Embassy/consulate info - I printed a list of all the embassies or consulates ( 10 point font ) closest to our ports of call on our cruises. I had the address and local phone number along with the emergency number for the State Department. I "laminated" it with clear packing tape and made sure everyone had a copy in their day bag. Glad I did! Because it provided redundancy when my phone became useless on our first day and there was a major international event halfway through our trip! And register with the STEP program! Thankfully my fellow travelers were able to receive relevant info via their email. "Packing" peace of mind!

Off to Southern Africa for 24 days with hubbie, restricted luggage due to the fact that hard sided luggage not allowed on smaller planes traveling from South Africa to Namibia and then on to Botswana . Also, carry on luggage for our first leg from Canada on our carrier is smaller than most sizes allowed by other carriers same with personal item bags. Another important tip is to please let your embassy know your itinerary in case of global emergency- i.e. Covid when a there was a small window of travel to return home before travel was shut down. They will contact you to let you know your options.

My first international trip is in August and I am taking my 74 year old mother and 22 year old son. Mother has mobility issues but we are taking her rollator. We have a good itinerary which limits a lot of walking. I have created an Amazon list with your recommendations and used your tips to help direct my mother for her carry on and personal items. I found a pair of bamboo (viscose) joggers that are fantastic for keeping my temperature balanced and will be comfy on the plane. Thanks for all your tips!

To keep things close and handy when traveling, I have sewn pockets on the inside of my favorite travel jackets. This is where I stash my passport, my boarding pass (how old-fashioned, I know, I know), my jewelry pouch, a stylus, my phone, etc.

Laurie, I’ve been watching your channel for several years! You are clear and concise!! I really appreciate your episodes and the essentials that you recommend to us. Thank you so much 😊

Pack smalls in your shoes. Don’t waste that space! We’re currently in Europe and worried a lot about my husband’s many meds. I had them in the original bottles in a ziplock bag for carry on. We flew from Boston through Dublin and onto Budapest. Then Prague to Amsterdam. Not once were we asked about them, no one seemed to care (but we were prepared). I brought only black slacks,everything had to go with them. It simplified shoes a lot. I never travel with a hair dryer, all hotels have them. Thanks for the video.