–I started this page to refer to mostly for packing as I can be a pack rat if I don’t start packing early then go back through it a time or 2 as the trip gets closer (plus I or the weather may change my mind on what I want to wear)

I do know It’s best to take 3 shirts for every pair of pants you have (if you are going to be somewhere, for a week take 2 pairs of jeans of 2 different styles like a boot cut and regular pair.) If you are going out take along a dressy pair of jeans or a skirt that will work with one of the other shirts you packed. Be sure You have a couple of T shirts, a button down or 2 for more dressy casual times (like a dinner out) wear your sneakers or boots and pack your shoes.(unless you have something you can wear with all your outfits. Then just pack slippers.

When it comes to footwear I prefer to just take what I wear on my feet, something that will go with everything. When I would go upstate to hockey games that’s all I would wear is my sneakers or the boots I’d wear on the bus up, unless there was a booster club dinner for the team then I’d bring my shoes (or a pair of nice dress boots that work with the outfit.) Usually I just wear my socks around the hotel room or at someone’s house so I usually don’t pack ‘slippers’ (or flip flops if its the summer).

I also take some things with me to entertain myself like a book/magazine to read on the bus (or other form of transport) or in the room, some of my writing (my little journal with poems to work on or my binder with the stories I’m writing.) Also my portable DVD player so I could watch a movie or any new one I purchased. Now that I have a Kindle fire, I can just take that with me (for the books & video) but if there’s no Wifi then aside from reading it’s useless for most of the games, and other apps as well as watching a movie (unless its one of the on deck videos)

Even though I don’t wear make-up daily, I take some with me just in case, I do go out, or am just in the mood. Usually it’s just a foundation & powder plus some eye shadow and a lipstick or gloss. Then there’s the toiletries (and man have they gotten expensive! Some are just as much as a regular size bottle!) I prefer to use lush products (especially for those of you that fly, using Lush’s Godiva shampoo/conditioner bar (and man I love the smell) as well as their hand lotion bar is convenient or even better. They also sell ‘Fun’ which is Shampoo, Soap and bubble bath all in one (You can also use it as modeling clay… great for both adults and kids. Sit back relax in your bubble bath after a hard day and play with ‘clay’

Time for your vacation? Here’s all sorts of Travel Ideas (from Trying to do an A-Z) I’ve come across to help you with Booking, where to go, packing, entertainment and more

The Introvert’s Travel Bucket List For 2017

For Emergencies

Jump a car

What to do when a Wild animal attacks

10 surprising uses for chapstick you didnt know about

First Aid Kit

Sea/Motion sickness pills

Insect repellant

some medical masks.

Sunscreen & After Sun

First Aid Ointment

Hydrocortisone cream & (anti-)Itch cream

Vitamin C

Cipro

Sore Throat Lozenges

Vicks inhaler or rub

Ibuprofen and Tylenol

anti-diarrheal, & heart burn medicine

Band-aid, Wrapping Bandages (for sprains and twists)

Tweezers, small scissors

Preparation

One luggage mistake travellers make that increases risk of theft and damage

SAVE Money

Order tickets for a Tuesday or Wednesday early morning or overnight flight 4-10 weeks in advance
be flexible for travel dates and in off season
Pre-book Parking OR see if a friend or family member can drop you off (and when you get home pick you up, or at least leave the car there to pick up)
Cheapflights and app Skyscanner canfind cheapest prices
Avoid rising prices due to cookies telling airline you are interested. Use incognito window to search/purchase tickets.
Use Travelocity or trivago

Travel Planning Resources – A Getting Started Guide

House sitting or House swap

Essential tips for Traveling with your pet

Ask the Captain: Is my pet safe

How Much Does It Cost To Travel The World For 5 Months?

5 Tips on Travelling via Train with Your Pet

Why and How We Stick To A Schedule When Travelling

What are and HOW to use Packing Cubes

Packing Cubes or go to Ebags.com which costs more than I found them for.. Unless its because I use honey. (Highly Recommended)

Getting There

Tips for Flying with your Cat

Traveling with your Pet

Mister Puddycat goes to America

3 Tips to beat Jet Lag

Bringing your cat? Tips for safe car travel with your cat

Traveling Abroad with your Cat: 6 great tips

Unique Ways to Travel

25 Tips for Cruising on Princess that Everyone Should Know

How to travel to Iceland

Getting Through Security faster

PREPERATION

Know the rules for the country you are leaving from.
Be sure your phone and laptop are charged and be prepared to take them out of your bag or pocket.
Dress appropriately without metal embellishments (NO belt buckles, jewelry, trim, etc) and
Secure all liquids and gels in a clear plastic bag no larger than one-quart.
Dump out your water before entering the security line. (We bring our empty bottle through and fill it on the other side of security.)
Wear quick to remove shoes, and wear socks if you don’t want to walk on the generally filthy floor whilst barefoot.
Wear a light-weight jacket with velcro or zipper pockets. Transfer everything from your pants and shirt pockets, including RF shields, into the jacket, before reaching security.

SECURITY QUEUE

You will probably get through faster if you lineup behind a no-nonsense business person than if you are behind a family.
Be sure to Have your passport and boarding pass in hand.
Once at the front of the line, Don’t make jokes, or draw unnecessary attention to yourself.
you will place your jacket with the pockets zipped, your shoes, belt, plastic bag of liquids, computer, phone, and backpack in the plastic security bin and everything should go smoothly.
sign up for TSA PreCheck, If flying out of the USA frequently, this will speed up your process.

Holiday Travels

5 Holiday Travel Tips

Great gifts for the Traveler You know

20 Useful Travel Gifts for People Who Travel Light

Inspiration

50 Hidden Gems in Every State

45 Fascinating and Unconventional Landmarks That Define Los Angeles

The 50 wonders of the world – and how to explore them

Stunning Eerie places from around the world

These Are the 50 Cheapest Countries to Live

Cheap way to travel

reduce living expenses

50 reasons to love the world

How to Learn a Language in 15 Minutes a Day

I Spent 10 Years Traveling Around The World Photographing Breathtaking Places, Here Are My Best Shots

Travel Diaries review: the app that’s a blog, online journal & book all in one

Visit Vancouver like a local

Looking for adventure? Go to the Faroes

Packing

Cut down on some of your packing using your smartphone! (or a tablet* in some cases)

Alarm Clock*
Emergency contact list
Itinerary
Image copies of Passports, IDs, insurance cards, Tickets, and immunization records*
Storage for copies of all bookings and reservations*
Games & entertainment*
GPS / Travel maps
APPs for travel (help with planning) and Languages*

Avoid These Common Packing Mistakes for a Smoother Vacation

Peace Corps Packing: Life under 100 pounds

Packing Like a Pro, so you get no more baggage fees

A Few Travel Essentials You Should Never Be Without

What People Wear To Disney Parks Around The World

8 Tips for packing light

Tips for Packing Well

packing light for cruise travel

How to pack like a pro You can order one of these suitcases (3 different sizes) at the Away Site

15 Travel Accessories That Will Make You Feel Like an Adult

11 Packing Hacks to Save Suitcase Space and Make Traveling Easier

Tips for Packing Your Travel Beauty Bag & Beauty Products to Survive a Long Flight

Packing Jewelry for Travel

How To Pack Light – Our Top Secrets

How to pack light Our top tips to help you pack light as a feather and arrive at your destination stress-free! Russell Square, London, at dusk, on…

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Travel-with-Lush

What’s in ‘my’ carry on tote from Putting me together

Pack your carry on like a jetsetter

How to pack for a staycation

How to pack for every destination in one bag

Carry-on with a toddler

what to pack in that all-important carry-on

10 pieces 15 outfits

be sure to bring a couple of items that suit the environment you will be in. If you will be hiking or camping. You need rugged ‘heavy duty’ shorts and sneakers/boots. Be sure you have insect repellent. (Those mosquitoes like neutral colors and are attracted most to you after you eat a banana!)

Roadtrip Games and Travel activities

License plate i Spy

Learn another Language (or some phrases) 25 Incredible Foreign Words You Have to Know

40 Rainy Indoor activities in Auckland New Zealand

When You get there

how to be the absolute best houseguest this summer

5 stages of experiencing culture shock

How to be the kind of tourist tour guides love http://wapo.st/22PZiEV

*How to earn money while traveling!

10 Things That Change When You Start Living Abroad

Kiwi Slang: Funny New Zealand Phrases – Visitors Beware!

12 Islands in Australia That You Have to Visit – Free Two Roam

Wellington Activities: 25 Things to do in the Capital of New Zealand

101 Reasons to Visit the Alberta Rockies In Spring

10 Super cheap countries to travel to

12 amazing things to do on a first time visit to iceland

24 Crazy fun things to do in Prage

25 things to do in Dunedin New Zeland’s Garden city

29-reasons-why-the-faroe-islands-should-be-on-your-bucket-li

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