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Over the last few months travel agents have been advocating for their clients to get refunds, cancel trips, rebook trips, and in some cases help clients return home from abroad. As the travel industry came to a halt with borders shutting down, then reopening in some places, new travel restrictions and ever changing requirements it can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. We live in a digital, independent, I can do it myself kind of world, but now more than ever it's important to have someone advocating for you and on your side when it comes to your travel. Stuff happens and if something goes wrong on or before your trip, I am here for you to help get your travel back on track. In addition to having travel experience and resources, many times we can actually save you time and money and who doesn't want that?! As a travel professional I will go above and beyond for my clients to ensure all of their travel needs are met and they are up to date on the ever changing travel requirements. Contact me today and lets dream up your next vacation together!

It’s All About the Bag When you’re traveling, you may automatically assume you need to pack a suitcase. While hard-shell carry-on luggage can be the perfect blend of sturdy, secure and compact, it might not be the right bag for your needs. Consider a messenger bag, satchel or backpack for lighter, shorter or more minimalist travel. If you’re planning on hiking or camping, choose a heavy-duty waterproof or water-resistant backpack that maximizes back support and won’t rip under the weight of the contents. Use packing cubes to keep everything nice and tidy and compact. Take the Bare Necessities We’ve all been there. We get overambitious about how much we’re going to need and we overpack. If you’re the spontaneous type or tend to procrastinate when it comes to packing, maybe you’ve forgotten your medication, charger or toothbrush more than a few times. The solution is to pack light or heavy depending on: The type of trip – Your trip might be a week-long business trip, a day on campus, a weekend of travel photography or anything in between. It’s likely you will have specific items you simply can’t compromise on bringing, like a suit, notebook or quality camera. Try not to double up on items that serve the same basic function. The length of time you’ll be away from home – This mostly affects how many items of clothing, toiletries and snacks you bring. However, evaluate the level of work you can realistically do in that time and only bring the supplies needed for that amount of work. Your usual habits – Be real with your own limits and tendencies. If you read only two books a year, do you really need to cram five books in your travel bag? Keep Track of Tech Depending on your personal preferences and occupation, you may be bringing a lot of technology along with you. Make a checklist so you don’t forget anything, using the following as a springboard: Smartphone Headphones Laptop Mouse Tablet Charger and other cables Camera USB External hard drive Smartwatch If you aren’t a tech-heavy kind of person, make a checklist of your own before travel. For example, for a hiking, camping or survivalist trip, you may choose to bring a first aid kit and compass. Don’t Forget the Essentials No matter how much fancy tech you remember to bring, you’ll feel ill-prepared if you don’t have your basics down. Keep these essentials in the most portable and easily accessible bag so you don’t have to get out of your plane seat to reach it. This includes: Wallet, cash, cards and IDs Pens and pencils Toiletries Snacks Tissues Emergency/back-up clothes These smaller items tend to roll around in a large bag. Store them all in a pocket or purchase a small pouch that you can clip near your bag’s opening for quick access. Make It Weather Appropriate Don’t be woefully underprepared when it comes to dress. Check the forecast of the place you’ll be traveling and make an itinerary if necessary so you’ll know how much time you’ll be spending outdoors. Here’s a list of things you may need to bring: Sunglasses Umbrella Hat Gloves Scarves Socks Outerwear Prioritize Organization and Maximize Space Now that you’ve figured out what to bring, you need to fit it all in your bag. Use these organization tips so you won’t be stuck riffling through your luggage in front of angry strangers waiting to check their bags. Roll your clothes – Rolling saves space and results in fewer wrinkles compared to folding. If you’re looking for wrinkle-free clothes, you can also try storing them in a dry-cleaning bag. Store small items in a GRID-IT! organizer – These organizers look like large rectangular boards covered in crisscrossing, stretchable elastic bands. You can slip smaller items between the bands, which hold them snug to the board and prevent them from slipping around. Everything is a container – Get creative with your definition of “container.” Shoes often have enough room to fit socks, underwear or toiletries inside. You can also repurpose containers sitting around your house, from old medicine bottles to mint tins to contact cases. These smaller containers will squeeze into the odd spaces in your luggage. Make Your Trip a Breeze with Small World Adventure I will help you every step along the way from Itinerary planning to packing your bags. Book your next adventure with me!

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