I’ve never been good at packing, I always overpack.
Even after overpacking, I tend to leave out the one thing I absolutely wanted to wear.
But I’m trying to get better.
Tomorrow we are going to Geneva, Switzerland. Land of several languages and the famous home for chocolatey goodness… which I’ll be investigating thoroughly, don’t worry.
But rumor has it, Switzerland is cold. And you know, tends to have snow. I couldn’t be more excited.
However, packing many layers for a short trip restricted to hand luggage only… well, that’s a bit of a problem for me.
So I’ve broken down my packing scheme of what I do know how to pack well, my handbag.
This is my favorite bag. Two years ago, before my first trip abroad, my mom bought me this Kate Spade handbag. So it’s always been special to me. It also happens to be great for traveling.
Moving on… what’s actually living in my bag.
For traveling, I tend to toss as much as I think I’ll need in.
Looks like a lot right?
Make sure you have the essentials: Passport in a passport case (protects pages). ID/Credit Card holder, I like this instead of carrying my larger wallet when I travel. Keep only the cards you need, your ID and spare change inside. Also and this is important, make sure to take cash in the country’s currency. Shown below are pounds, but we made sure to get Swiss-Francs for the weekend. Oh, and a pen, because you never know when you need one.
Once you’ve packed these essentials… onto the fun tech essentials: Phone, comfy headphones and of course, a camera.
I always like to have options makeup wise too. Concealer pen, powder, two shades of lipstick (for indecisive minds) and lastly, easy to pack perfume.
It’s good to make sure you look after yourself too. These are must haves. Hand cream, hand sanitizer, floss, cough drops, lip balm and Nurofen (or Advil, Ibuprofen, Tylenol).
Plus, don’t forget to protect your eyes!
And obviously, pack a little snack. You never know when you’ll need a pick me up and there’s nothing nearby. Tomorrow I’ll definitely be picking up some cereal bars and put an apple or two in my carry on suitcase.
That filled up pretty quickly, don’t you think?
Just a little bit of insight into my handbag travels. It’s truly the only item I know how to get spot on. Also, shockingly, I’ll fit in my iPad in as well.
Can’t wait to head off to Geneva tomorrow!
xx Kelly
Thank you so much for your comment 🙂
I love this blog. Definitely fulfills my escapist desires to visit a new place every few hours 😉 I’ve actually been wanting to visit Switzerland (mostly for the Marina Abramovic prototype at Museum Tinguely in Basel) so I can’t wait to see your upcoming posts.
My dad always taught me to have an extra pair of underwear handy..so this is probably one weird thing that most people don’t put in their traveling handbag hahaha
Thanks for checking out my blog, and for the kind words. I do love a bit of travel… I wish we could have headed over to Basel as well, but you can only fit so much into a weekend! It was a lovely time.
Also, your dad has very solid advice. I usually have a full change of clothes nearby when I’m traveling over a long period of time… I hate feeling like I’ve been in something too long! X
Ooh la la. We are Ray Ban twins! Great choice as the weapon for eyewear
Ray Bans are a beautiful thing my friend! And I have to say, they were both stylish and practical up in the French Alps this weekend. X
I always bring an umbrella. It’s saved me from getting soaked multiple times!
Sam, I am always stuck somewhere without an umbrella! You’re smart to keep one on hand. Luckily, on our trip this weekend… we didn’t have to worry about the rain. X
That’s good. I have a mini Totes umbrella that I got from Target awhile back, and it fits in all my bags perfectly. 🙂