ALWAYS BEE PREPARED WHEN TRAVELLING

ALWAYS BEE ALERT AND STREET–WISE

ALWAYS BEE INFORMED BEFORE LEAVING OUR SHORES

ALWAYS BEE LESS OBVIOUS ABOUT BEING A FOREIGNER IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

ALWAYS BEE RESPECTFUL AND COURTEOUS

ALWAYS BEE CAREFUL TO OBSERVE CUSTOMS AND CULTURE OF NEW PLACES

ALWAYS BEE CALM

WHEN PACKING:

• Make sure you have a suitable suitcase that is sturdy and on wheels
• Always use a small lock with keys or a code to secure your suitcase
• I also recommend having your suitcase cling wrapped at the Airport upon departure – average cost R35 – R50 depending on the size of your case.
• Label all suitcases clearly with contact information to make your luggage easily identifiable to you when claiming all off the carousel but also for the Airline Handling Staff.

• Shoes:
• 1 x comfortable walking shoes and of course – socks!
• 1 x light casual everyday shoes
• 1 x formal pair

• Sunglasses and suntan cream
• Cosmetics must include a good face / body moisturiser
• Decant shampoos/conditioners into smaller travel containers

PACK AS LIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE –
KEEP EVERYTHING DOWN TO A BARE MINIMUM
One of the simplest ways I have found over the years has been to lay out all items of use on my bed . Then divide into

• ESSENTIALS – Up to 50 %
• NON-ESSENTIALS – Up to 10 %
• USEFUL ACCESSORIES – Up to 20 %
• PURCHASES / EXTRAS – Up to 20 %

(e.g a pashmina can double up as evening wear or be used as a light wrap when weather turns cold)
I was given this tip years ago: by taking only 1/ 3 of what you initially started with, makes travelling much more manageable and FUN!
There is NOTHING worse than the burden of a suitcase that is FAR TOO HEAVY…

ESSENTIALS FOR LADIES

• Mirror
• Good foundation / powder / neutral lipstick and waterproof mascara
• A few inexpensive jewellery items that can be worn to highlight any outfit
• Wear light soft cotton fabrics as these breathe more
• Roll up clothing in suitcase as it comes out less creased and saves space