Essential Tips to Travel Solo and Love It.
Our advice on how to stay safe and make unforgettable memories as a solo traveller, and it's way simpler than you think!
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Woohoo! You're all booked and ready for your big adventure abroad. As time draws closer to takeoff, that one dark cloud of stress continues to loom over, doesn’t it? It’s that dreaded travel checklist.
Probably something you’ll leave to the last minute and forever regret. Especially when your phone’s already dead at the airport and your treasured charger is waiting at home.
We’re here to lighten the mood (and your suitcase)! Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first time rookie, this bad boy here is going to set you up for life.
You need to think strategy! Pack lightweight pieces that mix and match and can transition from day to night wear. Yes, it all depends on the country, the season and the culture you’re off to as well.
You just need the basics, you can buy the rest when you get there. You don’t want to risk your fav products exploding all over your clothes. Try and find as many mini's or 2-in-1s as you possibly can and you’re already winning at this travel thing. You’ll need:
Save yourself the trouble and cash by bringing along a travel sized first aid kit with:
(“The camera adds ten pounds” said the check-in agent weighing the bag 😉 )
Behind every amazing travel pic is the right equipment, but do try to bring the bare minimum. This is where weight and suitcase space can get lost amongst an armload of tangled cords and power accessories, so only bring:
Fill up your carry-on with all the fun stuff to keep the good times rollin’ while you’re in the air:
Use the leftover room for chargers, cords and headphones.
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Put your clothes on a diet - lay out all the ones you intend to take with you and half it.
Only bring neutral coloured clothes that will mix and match. Your red leather hot pants and zebra print can stay at home.
Make copies of all your important documents. Keep them separate from the originals.
Rolling your clothes tends to be way more space efficient. Roll, burrito or cube everything you can!
Pack a range of plastic bags. You never know when a trusty ziplock can save your suitcase from laundry stank or toiletry spills.
If you have bulky jackets or shoes, try wearing them on the plane (as long as they’re comfy!) to save that precious weight allowance.
Check the local weather - Australia isn’t always hot, Canada isn’t always covered in snow. Plan accordingly.
Hopefully by now your packing is on point for the ultimate trip abroad! For those with a serious case of Pack Anxiety (it’s not an actual condition, but it should be) holding them back from their travel dreams, fear no more.
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Sophie Grove
Sophie was a Social Media Coordinator & Content Marketer for Global Work & Travel and a travel lover at heart.
Our advice on how to stay safe and make unforgettable memories as a solo traveller, and it's way simpler than you think!
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