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Don’t think you can manage going for a week’s holiday with only hand luggage? Here are a few tips to help you!

Don’t take toiletries – your hotel will likely provide the basics, and local shops should supply the rest.

Most hotels will provide a hairdryer, so check before you go so you don’t unnecessary items.

Decide if you really need to take straighteners or other similar items.

Try not to take too many pairs of shoes and wear your largest, heaviest pair whilst traveling!

Take a kindle rather than several books – you will save a lot of weight this way.

Plan your holiday and your outings and take clothes to suit. If you need to wash your clothes, hotels normally do a laundry service, or you can wash items in the sink/bath and hang dry them. By planning and removing unnecessary clothing you will save a lot of bulk and weight.

The essentials you need to take with you will depend on where you’re traveling and what your plans are whilst away. Essential toiletries will include many items, but make sure you remember sun-cream and insect repellent. Even if you are skiing sun-cream will be a requirement! Depending on where you go you may want to take a range of toiletries with you to cover for the entire trip, but if you know the location well, or if it’s in a well-populated area you’ll be likely to find a supermarket nearby. If you are staying in a resort you may even have a shop on site to cover you in this department.

Decided not to go all inclusive but like to treat yourself to the local beverages whilst on holiday? If you have a fridge/minibar in your room, then why not pop to your local store and purchase some local beverages – you will likely save a good amount on buying in bulk!

If you have always wanted to go to Europe, but have not been able to decide on location consider a trip on a train. There are various companies which sell train tickets taking you from country to country. This would allow you to visit all the places on your list without having to single out just one. You can stop off in places like Paris allowing you to visit all the sights such as the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and more. Stop in Amsterdam and visit the internationally renowned red-light district. Want to stop off in Prague? How about Berlin? You can tailor these holidays how you wish for as long as you wish allowing you to make the most of your trip. Shop around, and look for all the deals on accommodation and sight-seeing and these holidays can come out a lot cheaper than expected!

When getting ready for a trip back into nature you need to make sure you have the right equipment to deal with different situations you may encounter. Unless you are Bear Grylls take heed to the suggestions for your camping trip.

Before you leave you should create an inventory of all your equipment and check it off when packing up as well. These could include:

Medical Supplies

Have a well stocked medical kit with antiseptics, tissues, tweezers, allergy tablets and insect repellent. Spare bandages and plasters may come in handy too.

Shelter 

Your tent and its contents will be your home for the duration for your trip so kit it out with sleeping bags, ground sheets, pillows and a windbreak. Add an inflatable mattress and a duvet for additional comfort if you have the space.

Other Supplies

Stock up on your personal items and cleaning aids to stay as fresh as possible so you can maintain hygiene with relative ease. Make sure you have a good supply of suitable food and means to cook it as well as utensils. Paper towels and toilet paper will be something that you cannot leave without as well as a basic tool set and Swiss Army knife.

On the other end of the spectrum for a Safari there is Ski trips. As you may rightly already know the packing requirements will be vastly different. You will be trading scorching heat for a deep freeze yet will still have scope for some great sun.

If you are a beginner or generally prefer not to take equipment. Most (if not all) sites offer the option to rent boots, ski’s and boards. Boots will be a big thing to get right as they can end up hurting your feet and even cutting off circulation to them. Try on as many boots as you deem necessary until you find the right ones. Alternatively purchase some before you go.

On your days out it may be worth taking a rucksack for all the little bits you may want to carry including your music player, water and some food for the day. Helmets and other safety apparatus could be carried in there too.

For your clothing on the slopes it may worth getting it all before you go to save some money. All of your clothing should be specifically designed for slopes keeping your both warm and protected from the elements including glasses, goggles, jackets and salopettes.

Safari trips are some of the most breath-taking experiences of ones life. Beautiful animals and awe inspiring landscapes with beaming sun can be an enjoyable experience provided you have planned and packed correctly.

Since you will be out in the sun most of the day you should have comfortable footwear and  a combination of short and long attire. Having long sleeves and trousers allow you to be able to roll up and down when additional protection from the elements as required. Just having short attire gives you more limited options for elements, it means you have to pack additional clothing such as a light jacket for the cooler periods.

Hats, glasses and sun lotion will be essential accessories as they will protect you from the suns harmful elements, while allowing you to bask in the glorious weather.

Other accessories you may consider taking would be binoculars and a camera to both see more of the landscape and capture memories as you so choose.

To get our first post underway, we’re going to be focusing on some top tips for those looking to travel far and wide. If you’re looking to travel for a month or a couple of months, then it’s important to travel light. This may sound quite strange, but the fewer items you have the better, and you can always purchased cheap clothes when you’re out there.

You should always do your homework on the specific area you want to visit because it’s important to have understanding on the prices, culture, surroundings and the conveniences, such as transport, shops and accommodation.

You may feel less equipped when you travel light, but a great deal of information can be kept in a mobile phone, and if you keep your phone safe and your money safe, then you’ll certainly run into fewer problems when you’re out there.

Every country will be unique in terms of accommodation, pricing, transport and culture, and the more you understand about the country, the better.