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Travel Light

Heere are some more tips I picked up over the weekend for traveling light!
1. Get those revrible shirts/tops/skirts and whatnot, you’ll get twice the amount of use for 1 fabric!
2.When investing in a suitcase, don’t go for the hardcase ones, it adds on weight! Instead, go for  those sturdy nylon ones!
3.A plain white shirt will […]

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Packing for Romance Continued

It’s important you don’t forget the first half of the list previously mentioned, but these things below are must brings too!
1.    Elegant lingerie
2.    Lacy stockings
3.    Chocolate
4.    Rose petals (Ask the hotel if they have this, so you don’t have to pack this. They might wilt, after all!)
5.    Romantic notes written on nice stationary!

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Packing For Romance

You’ve set your sights on a romantic getaway, but do you have any idea of what items you should be packing?
Read down and see if you’ve packed the following!
1.    Tea lights or candles. Please don’t forget the matches.
2.    A luxurious bubble bath with a heavenly scent.
3.    Some massage oil
4.    A small cd player or ipod […]

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Baggage Tips 3

1.    Familiarize yourself with security checkpoints
2.    If you already own some dark luggage, tie a bright piece of ribbon around each of them, so they’re easier to identify
3.    If you cannot travel light, check in as many bags as possible so you’ll have a faster time clearing the check points
4.    Make sure your bag is […]

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Baggage Tips 2

1.    Invest in colored and bright luggage to set it apart from the rest.
2.    Remember to stay within baggage allowance
3.    Make sure your valuables, medication and travel documents are in your carry-on handbag.
4.    Pack anything that might leak (like toiletries) inside an air tight plastic bag.
5.    Know the rules for anything that you might be […]

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Packing Tips for Women Part 4

1. Invest in those jewelry holders with multiple pockets so your jewelry doesn’t get tangled up.
2. A bag with removable and adjustable straps can take you from a day of sightseeing, shopping to a night out.
3. A pashima is a good accesory to liven up an outfit, or just to keep warm.
4.A pair of basic […]

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Packing Tips for Women Part 3

1. Invest in a neutral colored jacket which immediately looks more sophisticated.
2. Bring some long john underwear if going to a cold place. These are easier to layer over, keep you warmer and dry quicker in the wash!
3. Don’t forget to stock on monthly medication, like birth control pills!
4. Always bring 2 or 3 scarves. They won’t take up […]

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Packing Tips for Women Part 2

1.    Bring 1 or 2 skirts because they can be as breathable as shorts but look dressier. Also, skirts will work on exotic locations where you have to use a squat toilet!
2.    Bring at least one pair of comfortable walking shoes, and one pair of sandals.
3.    Invest in cotton nylon blend socks because they dry […]

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Packing Tips for Women

Women commit the grave mistake of packing too much than they’re actually ever going to need! Here are a general set of rules t follow to pack smarter and most importantly, lighter!!!
1.    Follow this rule: If you’re not going to wear it more than 3 times don’t bring it with you.
2.    Consider splurging a little […]

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Packing Tips for Men Part 3

1.Bring a laundry bag so you can chuck your dirty, (smelly) clothes in there and they won’t mix with your clean ones.
2. A suitcase with multiple compartments will help keep you more organized than a duffel bag will.
3. Man men make the mistake of under packing. Always make sure your clothes are enough for the […]

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