So I went on a trip to San Antonio this weekend (about a six hour drive). We went down to the river walk which was really just a bunch of restaurants, but it had a very nice feel to it. After a day there we went up to the biggest outlets in Texas in San Marcos and did a bit of shopping. I'll post pictures of my shopping loot later this week, but I have a plethora of exams so it might not be until Friday. Anyways, I decided it might be a fun idea to put my guide on packing up here.
1. Clothing:
- Always roll clothing tightly if you don't want it to wrinkle as badly
- Pack day dresses (and tights, if it's chilly) instead of pants and tops. They take up a lot less room (and look better, of course). They're also more versatile if plans change.
- Pack at least one more pair of undies than days you are staying. That's probably the worst thing you could run out of. If you plan on swimming, pack at least three more pairs than days you are staying.
- For pajamas, pack for different temperatures. I always pack a pair of shorts, a tank top, a pair of pants, and a long sleeved tee. You don't want to be too hot or too cold, the people you're staying with might keep their house/hotel at a funny temperature.
- Pack a dirty clothes bag to throw all of your used garments in.
2. Toiletries:
- Remember to bring a hair straightener if you use one regularly. You can usually find a blow dryer that works, but straighteners are harder to come by.
- Shampoo, razor, face cleanser, all that jazz. That's pretty obvious.
- Pack a headband or clip to pull your hair back at night when it's time to wash your face.
- Tampons! I don't care if you're two weeks away from starting your period, pack them. If nothing else, your friend might need one.
- Makeup. Again, obvious.
3. Purse Stuff:
- I know that little oil absorbing strips are pretty much the same as toilet paper, but I swear by them. If you're going to be out all day they make you feel a lot cleaner after you use them.
- Bring a book that can keep you occupied when you have some downtime.
- An mp3 player is an essential when driving a long way. I brought my 30g ipod and it definitely did the trick.
- When traveling, people tend to get headaches a lot due to stress, different climates, and lack of water (so drink a lot!). Bring some pain medication so you can zap that headache before it ruins your day.
That's all I've got. Anyone have a packing suggestion?
1 comment:
Hi Tara, your blog is lovely and I think you are off to a really great start. I especially enjoyed this entry since I always overpack and end up stressed out that I might have missed something in the process. I will refer to your little guide in the future. Points for the cute pictures. Keep up the great work. I added your blog to my rss feed list. Have a great day.
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