Nine Tips To Travel Light

There was a time not too long ago when airlines were not as strict on the weight of the luggage as they are now. For the past five years or so, even a two pound over weight luggage would be subject to a charge. 

Having travelled a lot between U.S.A and Canada over the past year, I have learned a few tricks of how to pack light.

1. Spinner Luggage

First thing I did was to purchase an expandable medium size spinner luggage for the easiest transportation. 

2. Wear Heaviest Clothes On The Road

If I am heading to somewhere that needs jackets and bulky pieces of clothing, I would try to wear the heaviest ones on the road. Some examples are jeans, sweater, heavy jacket and scarf. I can always put them in the overhead compartments on the plane, in case I don't need them. 

3. Pants

I would pack only a couple of pairs of pants that I can dress up or dress down. 

4. Layering

A couple of T-shirts, a few tops, a couple of dressy shirts and a few sweaters. 

5. Shoes

Depending on where the destination is, I would take shoes based on the activities. 

For going to a tropical destination:

• Exercise shoes
• Two to three sandals
• Flip Flops

For going to a cold destination:

• A pair of exercise shoes
• A pair of high knee boots
• A pair of ankle boots
• A pair of high heels that can be matched with any outfit in your luggage 

6. Hair Products 

Being a girl with long hair, I understand how difficult it is to decide what products to pack. I usually either take my hair straightener or curling iron, and use the blow dryer in the hotel. 

As for products, I only take Moroccan oil that can serve as a frizz control and gives your hair the shine it needs. 

7. Make Up

What to pack: moisturizer, concealer, foundation, two lip colors (one neutral, one darker), a blush, eye liner, mascara. 

8. Bags

One Tote bag on the road, one shoulder bag for day activities and one clutch to dress up at night. 

9. Carry-On 

Use that carry on space to put a few pieces of clothing in, in case your luggage goes missing, so you are not left with no clothes when you arrive to your destination. 

Safe Travels!

M.