International Travel for 10 Days: Do NOT Pack!

You will learn international travel tips for what not to pack for a 10 day trip in carry-on luggage only. You do not need to pack some items for Europe. Some items are illegal to be brought into Japan. #carryononly #traveltips #traveloutfits #internationaltravel #whattopack #travelessentials

Here are my 10 day international essentials you may not need to pack:

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Here are my 10 day international essentials you may not need to pack:







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[paulaklein]

Good tips! I’ll add to the tip of keeping a photo in your phone of the address where you are staying. especially for languages that are not printed in English…for example your hotel in Tokyo….show your taxi/Uber driver the photo of the hotel with address printed in Japanese…it will be much less stress

[michelebrown]

Instead of a valet tray, I use a paper cover from hotel room glassware to keep my rings/earrings together while I'm in my room.

[sylly]

Some thoughts about re-wearing clothes. Many of us have worn synthetic clothes over the years, and they trap odors. Wearing a polyester top is like wrapping your arm pits in plastic - the bacteria will be trapped and will multiply. So we feel washing after every use is non-negotiable.
But wearing cotton, linen, wool, cashmere and blends of these will allow your skin to breathe. You are MUCH less likely to have odor on your clothes.
I found a little travel steamer on Amazon which is dual voltage, so I can use it in the U.S. as well as in Europe. A quick steam will remove any wrinkles and freshen up the fabric, so washing is usually not necessary for a few wears. Yes, the steamer takes up a little space in your luggage, but it is pretty light, and packs a punch for making everything else easier on your trip.
So I pack as much natural fiber clothes as I can, and can re-wear without washing as long as they aren’t dirty.

[dolfantina]

We always take a picture of our tour bus and our tour guide

[clrikard]

My favorite thing to do if traveling on international flights for 5 days or more is to take clothes that I am ready to leave behind, I simply pack clothes that I don’t mind getting rid of so I just leave them in the hotel and by the end of the trip I have more room going home than when I left. Or I have room for new clothes purchased on my travels.

[PupsMom]

We just returned to Canada from a 10 day trip to Hawaii. We were in Wakiki for 3 nights and 7 on an inter island cruise. I purchased a set of compression cubes to add to my 2 smaller "experimental" ones I bought last year. I rolled my clothes carefully and my cotton dresses and tops did not wrinkle. I bought lavender scented detergent slices and broke some slices in half and put them in a snack sized zip lock bag. My suitcase smelled lovely and they worked great for handwashing tops and bras. I hadn't known about them until you mentioned it before, so thank you! We bought our reef safe sun lotion in Hawaii, to ensure it was the correct formula. You are so helpful and you have helped me a great deal since we retired and began cruising! 🤗

[GlobalAdventurer]

I found that having a simple Coleman Pocket Poncho (that cost $1.00 when I purchased ten of them), and a simple rain hat which both roll up and fit inside a small ziploc bag is the best protection for downpours and it covers a backpack or shoulder bag you might be carrying. I keep a couple in my personal bag or any other bag while out and about.

I also only wear "Keen" shoes which are waterproof. I usually pack 2 in my carryon and wear one.

I always have my passport around my neck, in a Pacsafe Passport holder (Pacsafe Coversafe X75). Put it on before I leave home and don't take it off until I get to my hotel/cruise. It's RFID ready too and cut proof. Same for my waist money belt (Pacsafe Coversafe X100), cut proof straps and RFID.

[chelsabrinkman]

Your mom’s doctor was right. I’m a respiratory therapist and the only reason we use distilled water in a CPAP is to prevent buildup over long term use. It won’t hurt anything to use tap water on your vacation.

[tceller]

Columbia makes lightweight rain jackets that you roll into a small ball and tuck it in the pocket to make a neat little pouch. When I’m not traveling, it lives in my trunk with my emergency gear. It fits in all but the smallest of my day bags.

[edwardsjarje]

I’ve always packed my prescription meds in with my CPAP bag for over 20 years. It helps me stay organized and in the last trip, the security agent that checked me in for my flight home from Scotland was so impressed by the organization in my bag that she said she was going to share it with her sister. I have a lot of medical supplies that need to travel with me so she said it helped to know everything was together.

[chrystaltuckness]

Embassy/consulate info - I printed a list of all the embassies or consulates ( 10 point font ) closest to our ports of call on our cruises. I had the address and local phone number along with the emergency number for the State Department. I "laminated" it with clear packing tape and made sure everyone had a copy in their day bag. Glad I did! Because it provided redundancy when my phone became useless on our first day and there was a major international event halfway through our trip! And register with the STEP program! Thankfully my fellow travelers were able to receive relevant info via their email. "Packing" peace of mind!

[angelamarden]

Hi. I ❤ your channel. Been getting the good travel hacks for years. Cant wait to see your hair tutorial

[kryssygee]

Another thing i have learned travelling around hot places … Avoid using scented antiperspirant or deodorant. I found when i put on the top to wear again it didn’t smell great cuz the left over product was in the fibre. Problem gone after switching to unscented and now it’s what i always use –home or away!

[tina]

Don’t pack all the “what If” items! Great video! 😊

[martha]

Many thanks! You have a wealth of knowledge, appreciate you sharing!

[jlaubond]

I've been enjoying many of your videos over the last few months as we prepare for our first trip to europe, but wow am I glad I watched this video today! We leave in a few days and you brought up a couple issues I hadn't considered, but I had enough time to sort them out. Thanks so much for your (timely) tips!

[gwencampbell]

I decant Febreeze into a small spray bottle so I can freshen up items I will be wearing more than once.

[leeleeb]

Hi Laurie! I've been enjoying your channel for several years & am an experienced traveler. You always have a new idea or great tip to try! I can't wait to hear about your river cruise experience! The pros & the cons. Safe travels, Leenora from Louisiana

[andyanderson]

Thank you so much. This was helpful. I always overpack.