Traveling is an exhilarating experience, but when it comes to packing nothing is more tiring and confusing than this. When we talk about women, they want everything in their bag - from bobby pins to hair dryer. But the important thing is - to re-think and consider only the essential things to add to their bags. Backpacking has some principles and must be followed while packing. Here are some do’s and don’ts for packing, women need to keep in … [Read more...]
Packing Tips – Four Things I Always Travel with…
Julie Paterson is the founder of Women's Tour Company Venus Adventures. New Zealand born, she is particularly passionate about northern Africa and often gets asked for packing tips, or what she would NOT leave behind when she goes travelling... 1. Ditch the money belt! It is really important to have a decent shoulder bag! I got tired of having that sweaty thing stuck to my body all day. Also, if you need to get money out of a moneybelt, … [Read more...]
Pack Light and Travel in Style
Lyn Taylor knows travel - after 18 years experience, she knows what it takes to have a great trip, and this is testified to by those who have traveled with her on our Adventure Travels around the world. Here Lyn offers some great packing tips for women. Most of us know that usually we end up taking to much, and it definately affects our enjoyment of our travels, when we are lugging two great suitcases up a steep flight of stairs. More … [Read more...]
Packing for a three month adventure
Karen McCann writes: Next summer, Rich and I will walk out our door in Seville, stroll to the train station with our rolling luggage, and board a train to begin a journey that will last several months and cover thousands of miles. No reservations, just a Eurail pass and an iPad full of information about possible destinations. We'll wend our way by easy stages through Central and Eastern Europe, winding up in Transylvania and some of the … [Read more...]
Packing for a trip – here is some great advice
Helen writes: It was like an itch that I had to scratch – this is how I like to describe the decision to start What to Wear on Holiday whattowearonholiday.com The idea came again and again every time I would be planning a trip. What to take to fit in? What to take to cover all my needs without coming back with lots of things unused only to have to wash them and put away? What would I need that I wouldn’t be able to buy there? I would call and … [Read more...]
18 Essential Items to pack for a world trip
A great blog post What you decide to take on a round-the-world trip ultimately depends on the activities you plan on partaking in and the places you plan on visiting. Packing for a long term trip around the world can be a challenge. The contents of your backpack should get you through a variety of climates, sustain you economically, be culturally sensitive, and should support a variety of physical activities without weighing you down. Here are … [Read more...]
