Do You Like to Travel? Here are some Tips when you travel.

Travelling - Some safety tips when you travel
Philippines
May 12, 2009 1:35am CST
Hi there, I just want to share some Packing tips when you go travel. This the guidelines I use when I go to travel even for domestic or international. Hope this will help you guys. Smart Packing is more important than ever to ensure that each and every trip will be hassle-free at least regarding your luggage. 1) Plan Ahead - Know what weather to expect and what are your activities might be, then pack the right clothes for the climate and your events. Ignore the urge to add in "but what if"...items. 2) Packless- pack only 3 pairs of quick-drying underwear that can be washed out and dried overnight:one to wash, one to wear and a spare. Expect to wear each outer clothing more than once. Choose versatile pieces that can be worn in different combinations. 3)Pack a "go-anywhere" wardrobe- Bring clothes that blend in with the local population and provide safety from those who target tourists.For Example: modest necklines for women, long pants or skirts and shirts with a collar and sleeves. 4)Take comfortable shoes_you will not have a good time if your feet hurt. Three pairs of shoes are the maximum for most trips: one to wear and two to pack. 5)Choose the right bag for the trip- Structured bags with wheels protect the contents and offer independence in airports, while unstructured bags without wheels are generally easier to squish into small places, like trunk of a car. 6) Know the current airline luggage rules- To avoid additional fees and confusion at the airport, understand how many pieces of luggage may be checked, plus the maximum dimensions and allowable weight for each bag. Call your airline for the latest information. 7) Pack smart- Use smart packing tricks to fit items into your luggage in the most space-efficient way and to provide easy visibility during security checks. For example: group small items in see-through containers or in self-sealing plastic bags. Pack less to speed the security check process-an over packed bag takes longer to manually inspect and is more difficult to repack. 8) Travel light - two smaller bags are usually easier to manage than one larger bag. Wheels are great on smooth terrain, but you must still be able to carry your bag on rough streets and sttep flights of stairs. 9) Take a lock- Today's airport security requires luggage to be unlocked, but pack a lock so you can secure your bag at your destination. 10) What to leave behind- Don't bring anything you would hate to lose. Leave at home valuable or expensive-looking jewelry, all irreplaceable family objects, all unnecessary credit cards. But do bring medical necessities. Plan for the unexpected.Take with you items that you will need if your trip is unexpectedly extended. These items may include extra money or medications. Hope this will help you when you plan your travel. Have a safe trip.
2 responses
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
12 May 09
I like number 10 the most - it's very important that we leave our valuables behind especially jewelry. Also if you're travelling in the Philippines, it's advisable to always have loose cash because it's easier to buy small necessities with them and not all stores accept credit cards and not all places have ATMs :) Thanks for the response on my discussion!
• Philippines
13 May 09
Hi, yes I agree with you. That is also one of the things that I consider when traveling. Not all stores accept credit card so we must be ready to have coins and small bills to buy some small items or foods that is not costly. Or maybe to buy "pasalubong" - gift items for our friends and relatives. Thanks for sharing.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
12 Aug 09
I like most of your helpful suggestions very much indeed. Number 5 for me is luggage and mine is always a backpack. Then I can have my arms free. I carry all my luggage on my back. Number 6 is about knowing the airline rules. I have noticed that budget airlines often have complicated luggage rules. Number 10 is about jewelry and it is so important just to bring an ordinary looking watch that isn't special or expensive.