Packing Tips for Travel Worldwide

You are leaving weeks of exciting and round-world adventure and no doubt everything you’ve done over the last few months has continued to this day. You’ve updated your passport, purchased your flight tickets, booked accommodation in different cities, bought annual travel insurance and you’re now ready to start packing for this long-awaited adventure!
Not sure where to start? We’ve covered some practical tips when you start packing for your trip.

Luggage or backpack

While the debate continues over whether a suitcase or rucksack is best on a round-the-world trip, we believe hybrids are ideal. You want a double-wheeled bag as a backpack for mobility and maximum comfort. You never know when you have to run to catch a train or bus that goes to the next destination, and have a bag that you can steer or ride comfortably will make it much easier. In addition, choosing a cloth bag because of the difficult problem favored because it allows your goods into the storage more easily.

Less is more Packing Tips for Travel Worldwide

When you have to decide what to take with you, there are items that are not appropriate for negotiations, such as passports, money, credit cards, and annual travel insurance information, as well as special items such as prescription eyeglasses. But when it comes to packing clothes, shoes, toiletries and equipment, remember less always more, and more stuff can be bought on the road if needed.

In fact, packing for any climate and situation you might face on your journey is almost impossible! We recommend three out of each clothing category: three pairs of pants, three shirts, three pairs of socks, three pairs of shoes – you get the idea. Remember that you will be able to wash your clothes on the go – a good bonus for packing light.

Try choosing pieces that can be mixed and matched and made from a cloth that dries quickly. If you have items that can serve a dual purpose, such as women’s sarongs that can be used as beach towels, skirts, shirts and scarves, the better! If you are not sure about the item, choose not to pick it up. Wear minimal toiletries, as these items will weigh you and can be purchased overseas, as per your requirements.

Get Packing

Save space in your bag by rolling clothes instead of folding and stacking. Pack socks and underwear shoes and the contents of every possible cavity. Wear large items on the plane, such as hiking boots or winter jackets, to save space in your luggage. Place all essential items, such as passports, money, annual travel insurance information and electronic goods in a safe and accessible place close to you. As an additional security measure, take a photo of your document and take a photocopy in a different place than the original.

Getting your stuff together for a trip around the world does not have to be a chore! Light and smart packing will go a long way in ensuring you have everything you need to make this trip an experience of a lifetime.

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of InsureMore, an award-winning specialist team in a single global travel and annual travel insurance policy. In addition to offering attractive offers for travel insurance, Patrick also collects and shares the best free travel competitions to help his clients get the most out of their holiday.