I know a lot of people who pack light, but I prefer to pack right, as well. I have listed some tips for certain places but is more for women... men can skip this... heck, I don't think any man read my blog anyway..(hubby not counted as he reads and gives valuable feedback). Hope my blog helps first time travelers.
First of all, if you are going anywhere for more than a week, please ensure that you can mix and match your clothes and also have facilities to wash and dry them if you want to pack light. Better to bring wrinkled styled clothes, so you dont have to look for iron.
Hot place - (Example: India)
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Cold places - (Example :Europe during winter)
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Tropical climate (Example: Thailand)
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Others:
Well, thats just a small tip from me for newbies.
First of all, if you are going anywhere for more than a week, please ensure that you can mix and match your clothes and also have facilities to wash and dry them if you want to pack light. Better to bring wrinkled styled clothes, so you dont have to look for iron.
Hot place - (Example: India)
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- Cotton T shirts (you can also buy this at the place u visit)
- Cotton Short sleeve blouses
- Kurtis
- Long skirt or Short Jeans skirt
- Jeans / Thick pants
- shorts (You will feel awkward wearing this in the town as everyone in India wears saree)
- Comfortable undies
- Cotton Pyjamas/ shorts
- One piece swimsuit will be better than two piece
- Shorts and baby T will will be much better
- If you are going to hill stations then you can pack a sweater or a light jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes (Please leave your Blahniks behind)
- Slippers for the beach
- light socks
- Vaseline / Lip Balm / Baby Oil
- Sunscreen Protector
- Other normal stuff (tooth brush/ make up up kit etc)
- Hidden money belt
- Shawls / Sarongs - cover up when you go to temples
- Mosquito Repellents
- Hat with wide brim
- Sunglasses
Cold places - (Example :Europe during winter)
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- Thick T shirts / Blouses
- Long sleeve tops
- Dresses
- Short skirts
- Jeans
- shorts (To use in the room)
- Fashionable thick panty hose
- VERY IMPORTANT - 2 pairs of Long Johns - Wear it under your clothes to keep you warm throughout the day.
- Comfortable undies
- Thick clothes to sleep in
- Jacket / Long Dress Coat
- Jumper / Sweater
- High Boots
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Comfy thick socks
- Vaseline / Lip Balm / Baby Oil
- Other normal stuff (tooth brush/ make up up kit etc)
- Hidden money belt
- Shawls / Mufflers
- Headgear
- Gloves
- Pocket raincoat - in case it rains
Tropical climate (Example: Thailand)
Tops
- Cotton T shirts (you also buy this at the place u visit)
- Cotton Short sleeve blouses
- Skirts / Dresses
- Jeans
- shorts
- Comfortable undies
- Cotton Pyjamas/ shorts
- Swimsuits/ bikinis / tankini's - anything to enjoy your day at the beach / waterfall / swimming pool
- If you are going to highlands, then you can pack a light sweater / pashmina
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Slippers for the beach
- Sun Screen protector
- Basic Toiletries will do
Others:
- Hidden money belt
- Shawls / umbrella - cover up when cold / rains
- Mosquito Repellents
- Hat with wide brim
- Sunglasses
Well, thats just a small tip from me for newbies.
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