Your Packing List
What You'll Need For Different Climates and Cultures
We love to travel, and 2020 was supposed to be a big travel year for us. Like the rest of you, that didn't happen. 2021 hasn't been so good either!
We're still dreaming about travel, reading about new destinations, and making (tentative) plans for the future. We hope all of you are well and staying safe... and that you find some inspiration here for YOUR future travels.
Let's hope we can all be traveling again in 2022!
A packing list will help when you're getting ready to pack for your trip.
What you need to take with you will depend on your destination and travel style.
You'll need different things for a safari than you will for a cruise.
What you pack for Antarctica will be different than what you will take to Hawaii.
Are you going to a health spa? A dude ranch? On a diving trip? A driving trip abroad?
All of those things will affect how you pack. We have lists for those below... and all kinds of tips about packing and luggage.
A packing list helps you packing light... and helps pack the car! A challenge for 4 of us in Poland.We always start with our basic list, then fine tune it for our current destination.
It takes some planning to pack well... there are so many things to consider....
- today's security alerts...
- and baggage fees too.
If you're going to travel with carry-on luggage, you need to think about...
- What you can fit in that plastic bag?
- How do you pack your cosmetics?
- Your medications?
Choose Your Packing List
Basic Packing List
- This is where we start for every trip. You can travel almost
anywhere for two weeks to two months if you just tweak this list
sensibly.
Packing For A Tropical Vacation - What we pack for warm and humid weather... whether we're scuba diving, hiking rain forests or relaxing on a beach.
What To Pack For Cold Weather
- A cruise to Antarctica tested our packing skills the most. Cold
weather does require more and heavier clothes, but you can still keep it
to a minimum.
Mixed Weather - We Have A List For That
- Shoulder season is when we love to travel, and that can mean warm
AND cold weather. You can still manage with only carry-on luggage if
you plan for layers.
To make things easier for you, we've compiled a few more of our packing guides and tips for packing right and getting through airport security:
Packing Basics
- Carry-on-Packing Tips
What Is Carry-On Size?
What Do Airlines Call A Personal Item
What We Recommend...Travel Light!
Packing Right - Don't Worry If You Get It Wrong
Why Put Identity Tags on Carry-on Luggage?
Tips to Prevent Lost Luggage
Luggage
- Packing Methods... Roll It? Fold It? Stuff It In?
Travel Luggage Recommendations
Travel Luggage Options
Packing for Airport Security
- Travel Security Alert Packing Guide
Security Packing Tips
How to Pack That One Quart Plastic Bag?
Requirements For That One Liter Plastic Bag?
Packing Your Cosmetics for Today's Security
Electronics
- Electricity Worldwide... What You Need to Know
Take Dual Voltage Appliances
You'll Need Adaptors and Converters
Tips on Electronics for Travel
Keeping In Touch... Not Just Postcards!
GPS Satellite Messenger - Friends Know Where You Are
Packing Medication
These are all just guides. Use them to make your own list. Lists help you stay organized. You'll worry less that you might forget something important.
Even if you do forget something, just remember that you can probably get it almost anywhere in the world.
Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark
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Timely Tips
The Holidays are Here!
Time to remind you we have tips on
Surviving Holiday Flights
Holiday flight may be more frustrating than usual. Try to stay calm.
Remember, if you DO travel and if you’re carrying gifts, it’s better not to wrap them… airport security might make you open them!
And if you're not traveling far, reminisce about past trips.
European Christmas Markets
German Christmas Markets
Seiffen Germany Makes Christmas Decorations
Cold Weather Packing List
The holidays can be hectic, but treat yourself...
Take the holiday time to explore more pages here... Get ideas for travel destinations and how to get there.
NOW is the time to start planning for a great trip next year.
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Updated Tips & New Travel Stories
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2021 Travels - Another COVID Year?
Our 2021 travels were only domestic. COVID kept us close home. Road trips and a cautious flights but still fun.
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2020 Travels - What Travels?
Our 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year.
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Discovering The Three Guyanas
Love discovering less touristed regions? The three Guyanas are tucked up in the north east corner of South America that doesn’t get much attention.
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