Travel Expert Tips: Packing Pointers & Technology on the Go

Chatting with travel experts around the world every day, we get an overwhelming influx of information varying from the ideal holiday destinations, to tried and true packing tips, to the best apps to use while travelling. Conversations occur in real-time during Twitter Chats using various travel hashtags, such as #luxtravelchat (our favourite for obvious reasons), #RGChat and #ttot, or over longer periods of time via blog posts and their subsequent comments back and forth by the travel community. We're keeping a sharp eye on it all and will try share as much of the useful stuff with you here so you can make the most of the experts' experiences! 

Packing

Ever wonder how you could just pack better for every occasion? Not pack too much but not too little either? Well this is what those doing it day in and day out suggest:

During the #luxtravelchat, @LuxuryTravelMom asked, what is the one thing you can't leave home without:

• Antibacterial wipes 
  • ​@kateejamieson uses them for cleaning trays and armrests on planes. I think they'd definitely come in handy when there is no soap in a bathroom, a common occurrence! 
• Portable battery pack 
  • Suggested by @mulia. These are great for charging phones, laptops and other devices when outlets are low in supply - make sure it's fully charged itself before leaving the house though! We suggest Anker products which are light and compact.
• Alpine FlyFit ear plugs 
  • @amberlair brings these along on every trip to prevent ear pain caused by pressure differences and surrounding noise. 
• Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
  • ​A bit bulkier than ear plugs but certainly worth the luggage room, @siamac uses these as they do what they say on the tin! No flight (or any journey really) will ever be the same.
• A Kikoy 
  • @thesafaririch brings this versatile garment to be used as a headscarf on a quad or as a wrap on the beach. 

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