| Page 2 of 3 < > |
Tips for Stowing and Going
(By Julia Ewan -- The Washington Post)
TOOLBOX
   Resize
COMMENT
 Discussion Policy
 CLOSE
Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.
Who's Blogging  |
Betsy Northrop, Williamsburg
Invest in good-quality silk long underwear for cold-weather travel. They pack small, are easy to wash out and can be worn under anything, even business clothes or pajamas. It's a good, warm extra layer. Cuddl Duds are nice, too, but not as compact.
Vicki Caruthers, St. Michaels, Md.
Don't take jeans, which become difficult to clean when laundry facilities are lacking. Not only are washing machines hard to find in Europe, but dryers are even less common. Instead, opt for materials that have a quick dry time with or without sun. Zip-off pants are best, doubling as your pair of shorts. Not only that, but you won't be shy when you are standing next to a tempting beach you hadn't planned on changing for.
Anthony D. Paul, Ellicott City
Type up a detailed list on what you'll pack, then pack the list as well. As you pack to return (or leave each stop) check off the items again.
Melanie Dahlgren, Alexandria
My mom in Oklahoma taught me this years ago: As a general rule, pack the larger items first to fit more in your bag. This little trick applies to about everything you load, including a car trunk and even the dishwasher.
Carolyn Fox, Fairfax
I always carry on one nice outfit (a jersey wrap dress looks professional but packs easily), especially when I'm doing business travel. That way, if I have an issue with my bags, I'm not completely unprepared for my job the next day.
Miriam Miller, Washington
I never travel without a pashmina-style shawl. Mine is a cashmere-silk blend that I fold up into a rectangle, slip into a plastic bag and carry in my purse. It's great around my shoulders on a chilly plane, on chilly evenings, and around my neck or over my head in cold weather.
