Travel Tips ne1??, vacay! :P Options

[sweetest-emotion]

hey ppl, i'm soon going on a 2 week road trip, and i'm having a realy hard time packing and making everything fit basically, lols. does ne1 have any tips for packing, traveling, etc? or ne techniques that some1 has used when u went on a vacation? thanx much!

[inthemudhole]

Haha, don't overpack, but don't underpack..

[islandkiss]

Haha, don't overpack, but don't underpack..

ditto.

[h22fanatik]

i usually write down a list of all the things i'll need. then when i'm packing i check off the items on the list =) works everytime! dont forget to pack lotsa undies =) i always underpack that for some reason =/

[Luster Soldier]

My mom is the master at packing. Ask somebody to hold the luggage down when you zip, so you stuff a lot more inside.

[hybrid]

Road trip. Bleeh. I remember I went on two roadtrips last summer.. haha, someone passed gas.. a lot. Haha! But I'm going to another one this summer.

Tip: Wear a gas mask when someone cuts the cheese.

[BeyondElite]

TIP FOR PACKING

* Put everything you are taking on the bed or floor, look at it carefully, then eliminate 10-20% of it. You will probably be able to purchase whatever you need at your destination. You may want to leave room in your baggage for gifts purchased during your trip.
* Pack small valuables, essential documents and tickets in your carry-on bag. (Even better, carry tickets and essential documents in a money belt or neck pouch.)
* Pack all fluids in leak-proof containers and, if necessary, put the containers in Ziploc bags. Your luggage may experience pressure variations in transit. If possible, pack all fluids in your carry-on bag.
* Color-coordinate clothes using one or two basic colors like black, brown or blue.
* Reduce wrinkling by (1) packing clothes in tissue paper or plastic dry-cleaning bags, (2) rolling clothes instead of folding, or (3) bundle wrapping.
* Do not allow airport security to X-ray bags containing exposed or unexposed film that is ASA 400-800 or greater (depending on the X-ray equipment). Lead-lined storage bags are not effective against modern airport x-ray equipment. To pack film cartridges, take them out of the plastic cans and put them in a clear Ziploc bag. At the airport checkpoint, hand the film (and camera if it contains film) to the security guard and request a hand check. (Keep an eye on the conveyor belt during this operation. Whenever your luggage is out of your hands it is at risk of being stolen.)
* Attach luggage tags with your name, home address and phone number to all baggage, including carry-on items. For extra safety, attach additional tags containing contact information at your next destination before each plane trip. Another good thing to do is to place tags inside your luggage (to facilitate recovery of stolen bags).
* Fragile items (ceramics, glass, artwork, etc.) should be packed in carry-on luggage. If you must pack them in checked luggage, pack them in plastic bubble wrap or styrofoam noodles. There should be at least 10 centimeters (4 inches) between the item and the sides of the bag or box. Newspaper wrapping is usually not effective against the rigors of modern baggage handling methods.
* There is no absolute right way to pack - different people will take different things. The same person will pack differently depending on the destination, the activities planned, the time of year, etc., etc. See Doug Dyment's One Bag for some good tips on packing.

You may search in http://www.google.com for more tips about traveling, etc.

[SiYuTiAyEe]

group your stuff... like [undies , toiletries , makeups , accesories] then put them in a container, or ziplocks or those cute lil traveling bags...

[POonSKi]

hey ppl, i'm soon going on a 2 week road trip, and i'm having a realy hard time packing and making everything fit basically, lols. does ne1 have any tips for packing, traveling, etc? or ne techniques that some1 has used when u went on a vacation? thanx much!

try not to pAck too much unnecessary clothes to take up spaces. and fold them nice and neat, dont make a mess out of it. ((is dis helping??))

[jaeman]

Bring a cd/mp3 player and a whole pack of batteries.

[aZn_hApPy05]

bring some snacks cus u might need it. remember to pack ur toothbrush cus one time when i went to cali, i forgot my toothbrush so i had to buy at the hotel store and it cost 3 dollars and toothpaste was 5 dollars.
1. bring snacks
2. put liquid stuff in baggies
3. cd player/ batteries
4. a pen cus u never know!
deres probably a lot more but thats all i have.

[*CrackedRearView*]

As long as you remember to bring your sanity with you, you're fine.

[defjam_gangsta]

As long as you remember to bring your sanity with you, you're fine.

Greetings!!

ya won't go wrong wit tat. just pray ya got cash to sustain ya!!

CHEERS CB!!

[JlIaTMK]

i say for packing
only bring wats nessacary(sp?)and remember to fold ur clothes so that u can pack more

[lilteardrop]

never been on a road trip, but i guess you should pack light? dont bring your whole wardrobe. bring absolutely necessary stuff. be prepared for boredom maybe. hmm yeah. have fun!

[I_feel_beautiful]

things you need: cd player, batteries, cds

you're all set =)

[PinoyOtaku]

-Make sure to bring items that you would utilize regularly in the trip.
-Do not overeat before your trip or in any of your stops, believe me, from experience it isn't pretty.
-Carry alot of patience.
-Study the itenerary and route you will be taking.
-Update family/loved ones on your location in the trip.
-Buy one of those space-saving bags.
-Bring some form of entertainment for the trip.
-Buy food and other necessities in advance at your local supermarket, some roadside retailers such as gas stations, hotels, etc. tend to charge these items at a much higher price.
-Make a checklist of all items you think is necessary for the trip.
-Start off the trip before dawn and stay off high-frequency freeways/highways/roads.
-Update yourself online with traffic delays.
-Make sure to conserve water and recycle while travelling. (just had to put an environmentally-friendly tip... )

[hair products]

buy me tacos

[xjjajeengx]

erm.. lets see... watch out for bugs, take some bug spray just in case erm... if your going somewhere where its cold, dont EVER take a shower in the frikken morning at likee 4 AM and go out because theres a chance your hair will freeze (happened a little too many times for me)

[illmizzkim]

Pack extra undies. You never know when you'll need it. Even if you just get bored and feel like sniffing them. [=