And hello again, dear readers of the site "Me and the World"! Spring has come, summer is just around the corner, and there is a long-awaited vacation. Someone will stay at home, and someone will go to other countries "to the seas and oceans." We propose to discuss today: what to take with you to the sea?

Where do vacation fees start? Of course, with thinking through and making a list of things that you will take with you. What you need will depend on the time of the year when you are scheduled to vacation. But since we have spring and summer ahead of us, we will talk about these months.

Let's start with the most necessary: ​​with documents and money. Passport, tickets, insurance, driver's license (if any), credit cards, plastic cards, cash. These items should be at the very top of the list! Everything else can be bought, but if you leave something from documents or money, consider that the vacation was “covered with a copper basin”.

Necessary medicines must be put in the first aid kit in advance. It is even better to put something superfluous than to realize later at the most unpleasant moment that these pills are not there. We will give a list of the most necessary medicines, without which it is difficult to do without in a foreign country:

• medicines prescribed by your doctor;
• painkillers and antipyretics;
• from indigestion;
• of course, bandage, cotton wool, iodine, plaster;
• sedatives;
• from poisoning and allergies;
• from motion sickness.

Insect bite remedies are not medicines, but they are very useful in any exotic country. Well, why not take contraceptives for fun "to the fullest."

List hygiene products also quite necessary. And although all this can be bought, as they say in any store "around the corner", but nothing is superfluous:

• toothbrush and paste, toothpicks;
• soap, shampoo, gel;
• toilet paper;
• hairbrush;
• cotton pads and sticks;
• for women and teenage girls, pads or tampons;
• men - a razor or machines, foam;
• Definitely my favorite perfume.

If your vacation will take place under the hot sea sun, do not forget to pack sunscreen and tanning products that are suitable for your skin.

Have you already imagined yourself in the summer at sea? And in what clothes and what shoes will you go to the beach, and then walk around the city. For a typical vacation for a week or 10 days, take with you:

• light, quick-drying slippers and cotton clothes;
• sunglasses;
• swimsuit, swimming trunks;
• towel, pareo;
• T-shirt, shorts, blouse;
• shirt, light trousers, summer shoes, socks;
• hats;
• a book (so as not to fall asleep and not burn out) or a children's book with fairy tales.

By the way, when choosing a country for a vacation, know that each is unusual in its own way. For example, in Turkey, the sea begins to warm up only by mid-April or May holidays. So you need warm clothes for evening walks. But let's remind smoking men that they need to take cigarettes, because some complain about the poor quality of Turkish tobacco.

You can take an air mattress with you, but this is an extra load in your suitcase, so you can take it at the hotel or on the beach.

You took almost everything, but what about the camera. It's good if your smartphone has a great camera. But if this is not so, then you simply cannot do without a good camera on a trip to the sea. Beautiful photos are a must to share with your friends!

To the subject for filming, you must add:

• selfie stick;
• Charger;
• flash drive;
• laptop or tablet.

If you are going on a trip with a child, grab a couple of his favorite toys. It will be easier for the baby to adapt to an unfamiliar place.

If you are going to travel by car, you can’t do without food on the road so that you don’t stop and shop again. What products to take with you?

• Whole grain crackers.
• Hard vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, radishes).
• Fruit put in a box with a small amount of ice.
• Any nuts and seeds (you can make granola).
• Instead of soda, it is better to take water or homemade lemonade.
• Sandwiches.

There is a day left before the trip, and you are in painful thoughts: how to stuff all this into a suitcase? Save vacuum bags and a vacuum cleaner. But leaving the hotel, you have to ask the maid for a vacuum cleaner. If you get creative with the collection, you can cram a lot more things into a suitcase or travel bag than you think.

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We have offered a list of things that you, of course, can change to your own. But we tried not to forget the most important thing: what clothes to take, what kind of sunscreen, what will come in handy on vacation in summer and spring, medicines and so on. If you want to add something, write in the comments and share with your friends. And we say goodbye to you until we meet at sea!

One of the important questions when traveling by sea is what to take with you. It often happens that half of the things taken on vacation are left lying in the suitcase without being useful, and something important, which is difficult to do without, is left at home. With the acquisition of travel experience, such troubles can be avoided, but it is much more pleasant and cheaper to learn from the mistakes of others. This article will definitely help you avoid many mistakes when preparing for a trip to the sea and spend your vacation comfortably. After reading all the points of the article before going to the sea, you will definitely remember all the little things that you almost forgot to pack with you in your suitcase.

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Documents and money

1. Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
2. International passport. Be sure to check the date until which it is valid. The passport must be valid for another 6 months from the date of crossing the border into another country.
3. Photocopies of documents. It is recommended to carry them with you instead of the originals.
4. Tickets for the type of transport that you use to get to the sea (airplane, train, bus). If you are flying overseas electronic tickets, then be sure to print the itinerary receipt for the return flight, it may be required for border control at the airport of arrival.
5. Medical insurance when traveling to another country.
6. Hotel reservation or travel voucher
7. If you are flying abroad with a child and one of the parents stays at home, his consent is required to take the child abroad.
8. Depending on the requirements of the country you are traveling to, additional documents may be required: customs declaration, documents confirming solvency, etc.
9. Bank card (preferably two). Before flying to another country, you must notify your bank and make sure that transactions in this country are allowed for your card. Otherwise, your account may be blocked when you try to withdraw money from an ATM or pay for goods with a card in a store.
10. Cash. Just in case, you need to have a small amount of money with you, even if you plan to pay everywhere using bank card. Abroad, it is better to take dollars or euros with you.

What to take with you to the sea from clothes and shoes.

If you are flying to another country, then first of all take an interest in its climatic features. In the highlands, for example, despite the hot days, the nights can be quite cool, and in all tropical and subtropical countries there is a season when it can rain for several months at a time. Assessing the climate of the region, you can know for sure to take warm clothes and clothes with you for rainy weather or leave room in your suitcase free for other things that you just need to take with you to the sea.

If you are going to rest on the sea in your car, then the amount of things is limited only by the size of the trunk. But if you are flying by plane, you will have to take into account the weight of the suitcase. According to the rules of most airlines, you can carry up to 20-22 kg with you for free as baggage and hand luggage up to 10 kg. You will have to pay extra for the excess and a lot. If you have to fly on a budget flight (low-cost airline), then you will have to pay for every kilogram taken with you on board the aircraft.

For beach

• A woman going on a trip to the sea should not forget to take with her:
  1. Two swimsuits so that one of them can be put on while the other dries after swimming.
  2. One pareo. These are the best clothes for the beach.
  3. Slates or flip-flops, in which it will be convenient to walk to the beach on sand and small pebbles.
  4. Sunglasses.
  5. The hat will protect your face from the sun on the beach and complement any outfit you take with you to the sea.

• Man:
  1. Swimming trunks. Two is enough.
  2. Slates or slippers.
  3. Panama hat or cap for sun protection.
  4. Shorts.
  5. Sunglasses.

• To kid
  1. Two swimming trunks for a boy or two swimsuits for a girl.
  2. two shorts for a boy or a girl.
  3. Skirt with top for girls.
  4. Panama.
  5. slippers.

For walks, excursions, visits to cafes and restaurants

• woman:
  1. Skirt.
  2. Shorts. This is a versatile piece of clothing. They are convenient to go on excursions, engage in outdoor activities and sports, go to the beach.
  3. Two shirts and two tops. They are not hot and can be worn anywhere.
  4. Jeans. They can be worn on cold evenings, on excursions to temples and other religious places where it is forbidden to appear in open clothes, in shopping centers, restaurants, etc.
  5. Sweater. It can be useful in case of cold weather or in the evening and at night.
  6. Underwear. For a trip to the sea for two weeks, three sets are enough.
  7. Comfortable worn sandals without high heels, preferably plastic, for long walks.
  8. Worn-in sneakers if you plan to spend time in the mountains, in nature and other places without a road surface. They also come in handy in cool weather.
  9. Two bras.
  10. Pajamas or a nightgown will come in handy for sleeping.
  11. Evening dress, sandals, shoes and other high-heeled shoes are most likely not useful, unless of course you plan to visit expensive restaurants, a dinner party or an exhibition.
  12. Decorations. It is better not to take expensive jewelry with you to the sea, as they will look ridiculous in combination with leisure clothing.

• man
  1. Socks, 3-4 pairs.
  2. 3-4 T-shirts. If planned leisure, playing sports, you may need a few more pieces.
  3. Jeans.
  4. Jacket with long sleeves for cold weather.
  5. Sneakers.
  6. Sandals.
  7. Headdress.
  8. Two or three pairs of shorts.
  9. Shoes, a dress shirt and a tie are most likely not needed on a beach holiday.

• to kid
  1. a pair of shorts.
  2. 3-4 pairs of socks.
  3. Jeans.
  4. Dress for girls.
  5. Panama.
  6. Jacket with long sleeves.
  7. pajamas.
  8. HB clothing with long sleeves in case the child is sunbathing.
  9. Sneakers.

Cosmetics and other accessories

1. Sunscreen.
2. Moisturizing cream.
3. Wet wipes and disinfectant gel.
4. Mosquito repellent.
5. For a man - shaving accessories: a machine, gel or foam, a remedy for skin irritation after shaving.
6. Toothbrushes and paste.
7. Cotton buds and disks.
8. Cosmetic set.
9. Sunglasses.
10. Umbrella or raincoat if the holiday will take place during the rainy season.
11. Phone and charger for it.
12. If you fly to the sea in winter warm countries, then take care of a large durable bag or bag where you can put warm clothes after changing on the plane

first aid kit

The minimum number of medicines that you need to take with you to the sea:

1. Diarrhea remedy. (in pharmacies in many countries, medicines containing an antibiotic will not be sold to you)
2. From poisoning - activated carbon, smectite, etc.
3. Mezim.
4. Zelenka, iodine, cotton wool, bandage.
5. Adhesive plaster ordinary and for corns on the legs.
6. Headache remedy.
7. Medications taken as prescribed by a doctor.

Other useful things.

If the weight and volume of your baggage does not exceed the allowance for free transportation, fill the empty space in your suitcase with useful things that will definitely come in handy for you at sea:

1. Beach towel. It is not always given at the hotel, and spending time on a purchase, instead of immediately enjoying swimming in the sea, is not very convenient. It is advisable to take not a new towel to the sea, which is not a pity to leave, and the vacant place can be taken with gifts bought on vacation.
2. Reflex camera. If you love photography, this is the one for you. Taking a good picture of the sea with a phone is very problematic due to the bright sun falling on the LCD screen.
3. Beach bag.
4. Games, notebook, pencils, coloring books to keep the child busy on the road.
5. Laptop and power supply for it.
6. Power bank, spare flash drives.
7. Favorite coffee.
8. Food. As experience has shown, a stick of smoked sausage and a loaf of bread, cut in advance, will definitely come in handy, even if you are going to rest in an all-inclusive hotel. Waiting at the airport, flight, road from the airport to the hotel, registration required documents in the hotel, waiting for check-in ... All this is very tiring and when you enter your room, you no longer have the strength to leave it to look for a cafe to satisfy your hunger. I want to take off my shoes, undress and lie in bed for a couple of hours. This is where the food you bring along comes in handy. And if you arrive at the sea at 5 am, when no establishments work at all?

It seems that I have listed all the essentials that you need to take with you to the sea. If you think I missed something, write in the comments below. Have a nice rest and bright impressions!

It's time for summer holidays and long school holidays.

Many people planning to go on vacation, no matter where it takes place, in Russia or abroad, by the sea or in the country, prudently collect travel first aid kit.

But they do it at their own discretion, partly at random. And they do not always take the “right”, necessary medicines with them. And therefore, in many cases, they remain defenseless against the possible health troubles that can happen on a trip.

Moreover, as sad experience has shown, even dear medical insurance does not always save from problems - first aid points are not always nearby. And the quality of this assistance is not always on top. Even in Europe, doctors are by no means as qualified as we would like.

I once saw this in my own skin when I went abroad, but did not take a first aid kit with me, relying on expensive insurance. On that trip, I got sick. I won't go into details, but it was bad. I barely survived one day of illness.

It is advisable to take with you on a trip only 7 relatively inexpensive drugs, to close 90% of potential troubles or dangerous situations.

I emphasize once again - these 7 medicines will save you on a trip from most of the health problems that have arisen.

Here is a list of required drugs. All prices are indicated as of the state of affairs in Moscow pharmacies as of June 2016. Verified personally by Dr. Evdokimenko - he went and bought everything, to write an article and shoot a video)))

We will analyze possible unpleasant situations and medicines to neutralize them according to the frequency of cases and potential danger.

Case No. 1. Allergy, severe allergy, Quincke's edema.

Allergies on any trip happen very often. Whether it is an allergy to unusual foods, or unusual plants, insect bites, or warm seas- stinging jellyfish.

In such a case, as you understand, you need to take with you antiallergic tablets.

The choice of medicines for allergies is now huge. The main thing you need to know is whether they cause drowsiness or not.

New generation antiallergic drugs do not cause drowsiness. This would seem to be a good thing. But in general, these drugs are less powerful.

But the good old "drowsy" drugs remove almost any allergy. Even critical, such as Quincke's edema.

And, as a rule, they cope well with only one type of allergy. For example, only with allergic rhinitis (runny nose), or, say, with skin allergies.

They also help with insect bites, sometimes even with burns from burning jellyfish.

And the most unexpected - they still partly relieve inflammation in sunburn!

The price of these tablets is from 100 to 200 rubles.

* Additionally, you can take: if you are going to exotic hot countries, it is advisable to take hormonal pills with you - prednisolone or metipred.

These medicines can save your life with extremely severe allergies, and even in the event of an attack by dangerous jellyfish that are found in many warm seas and oceans.

Case number 2. Food or alcohol poisoning.

Getting sick on vacation is easy. Especially in hot places - in the same Crimea, Sochi, and especially in exotic hot countries. You understand - unusual food, unusual water. By the way, here we also include alcohol poisoning, too.

Therefore, be sure to take with you the means of poisoning.

I recommend or - these are improved analogues of activated carbon. These drugs are very, well, very good for food poisoning. And they help to cope with alcohol intoxication!

Polyphepan, from my point of view, is stronger. But it is tasteless, like eating the earth. And a very large package.

Enterosgel is perhaps a little weaker. But it works faster. Although it costs much more than polyphepan.

It is important to know that it is almost impossible to buy these medicines abroad. Therefore, it is a must to take them on a trip abroad.

These medicines should be taken according to the instructions on the package. They act quickly - the effect is usually noticeable almost immediately, within an hour or two maximum. For complete relief of poisoning, in the vast majority of cases, it is enough to take polyphepan or enterosgel for 1-2 or maximum 3 days.

. The price is about 100 rubles.

. Price - 300-350 rubles. Although some pharmacies manage to sell it for 750-800 rubles. Be vigilant, comrades)))

* Optional. At sea, especially in exotic hot countries, in India, Thailand, and Egypt and Turkey, temporarily suspended from the game, extremely severe poisoning and food poisoning often occur. Which occur with fever, severe vomiting and diarrhea.

In this case, it is advisable to take with you hot country take intestinal antibiotics that are not absorbed into the blood.

This or . Their price is only about 30 rubles.

They have very few side effects when used correctly. Almost never happens. You just need to drink more, and follow the instructions for use.

Sulgin or Ftalazol, tablets they usually have a dose of 0.5 g.

Rules for the use of sulgin or fthalazol in acute intestinal infections:

Adults need to take 1 gram of the drug at a time. That is, 2 tablets with a dosage of 0.5 g (500 mg).

Multiplicity of application: 1st day - up to 6 times, 2nd and 3rd day - up to 5 times, 4th day - 4 times, 5th day - 3 times a day. The course of treatment is a maximum of 5-7 days.

Children under 3 years old - 200 mg per 1 kg of weight per day, in 3 divided doses for 5-7 days; children over 3 years old - 400-750 mg (depending on age and weight) up to 3-4 times a day for 5-7 days.

Case number 3. Pain from bruises, sprains, pinched muscles. Pain in the back and neck.

Pain from various bruises, sprains, pinched muscles. These troubles often await vacationers during sports games, or during active entertainment or hiking in the mountains.

In such a case, we take with us anti-inflammatory pills or .

Price - from 50 to 200 rubles. Although, if desired, you can find their counterparts many times more expensive. However, this is not necessary - the names are different, but the tablets are the same, only more expensive.)))

These same medicines help with lumbar backache or cervical myositis. That is, with acute pain in the back or neck, which is also not uncommon on vacation.

Curious! Anti-inflammatory pills - nimulide, ibuprofen, diclofenac - help well with sunburn! And this is natural, since a burn, in fact, is also inflammation.

But! if you are taking anti-inflammatory pills, then try not to go out under the sun anymore, in no case do not sunbathe! Burn in no time, and you won't even notice.

Case number 4. Open wounds, cuts or abrasions.

Various open wounds, cuts or abrasions on vacation are a common thing!

In this case, the first step is to wash the wound, abrasion or cut abundantly in order to avoid infection with what? - of course, hydrogen peroxide. Or chlorhexidine. And only then apply a bandage.

Note by Dr. Evdokimenko. Both hydrogen peroxide and chlorhexidine are difficult to obtain abroad. If you are going abroad, be sure to put one of these two products in your first aid kit. However, they also need to be taken to the country.

.Price - up to 20 rubles

disinfectant solution. Price - up to 20 rubles.

It is important to know! It is not necessary to take the usual iodine and brilliant green - they are useful only in the treatment of superficial abrasions and are not suitable for the treatment of deep wounds or cuts.

In any case, both hydrogen peroxide and chlorhexidine will deal with possible contamination much better.

Case number 5. Sea water in the ears.

When swimming in the sea, water can get into your ears. This often results in severe ear pain.

Various sites on the Internet advise fighting this scourge in various crazy ways - instilling antiseptic drops, taking antibiotics, painkillers and other insanity.

What I liked the most was the advice on one of the sites: "If you can get water in your ear, don't swim or dive." Wise advice, right? Funny.

In fact, dealing with the problem is very easy. The solution is called .

Tilt your head so that the ear into which the water has entered is on top, and drip a few drops of boric alcohol into it. Hold your head in this position for 20-30 seconds.

Or gently insert a cotton swab moistened with boric alcohol into the ear. Hold it in your ear for half a minute. The procedure is very fast. If necessary, this procedure can be repeated during the day again.

The effectiveness of this method is explained by the fact that water, combined with boric alcohol, quickly evaporates.

Take it to the sea for sure! Especially abroad - it is almost impossible to buy it there.

Price - up to 20 rubles

Case No. 6. Inflammation of the eyes.

Inflammation of the eyes can happen on vacation from anything - they rubbed their eyes with not very clean hands, water from a not very clean reservoir got into their eyes, or a grain of sand flew on the beach. There are many options.

The best solution in this case is, of course, a visit to the optometrist.

But what if there is no such possibility now? Rinse your eyes with tea, as grandmothers advise? It's also an option, I guess.

But even if you washed your eyes with tea, or if you didn’t, in case of inflammation of the eyes, first of all, drip into the eyes Sulfacyl sodium. In the people - albucid.

And at the first opportunity, then run to the optometrist - inflammation of the eye is not a joke, do not self-medicate!

But be sure to put sodium sulfacyl in the first aid kit.

Sulfacyl sodium. Price - up to 100 rubles

Case number 7. Heart attack.

I left the most serious for last. Heart attack.

A heart attack on vacation can happen to anyone. Especially if the heat, alcohol, and then another dive into the cold sea.

In standard first-aid kits that are sold in pharmacies, validol is put in this case. But you need to understand that validol is a weak drug. And in case of resuscitation, the need to save one's own or someone else's life, validol is unlikely to help.

Need Nitroglycerin tablet. Urgently take under the tongue!

Even better if you have in your first aid kit.

To stop an acute heart attack, at the first sign of it, 400-800 mcg (1-2 doses) of nitrospray are applied to the tongue or under the tongue. Do this against the backdrop of holding your breath. The action in a heart attack in most cases (but not always) is very fast! It gets easier after a minute or two.

The interval between repeated doses of Nitrospray should be at least 30 seconds. If necessary, the drug is administered repeatedly at 5-minute intervals, but not more than 3 doses within 15 minutes.

. Price - up to 20 rubles

. Price - about 120 rubles

Important, important, important! Men, if you use Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and any similar means of enhancing potency, you should not take nitroglycerin and nitrospray in any case !!!

Warn the doctor who is about to give you nitroglycerin that you have been taking "male strength" drugs - their combination with nitroglycerins may be the last thing you try in your life!

The total price of a first-aid kit on vacation ranged from 450 rubles to 950 rubles, depending on whether you buy cheap or expensive analogues of medicines at a pharmacy.

Additionally.

Can be taken with you to the sea sunburn remedy. One of the best - Panthenol.

But it is not necessary to put it in the first aid kit. Still, it's not an emergency. In addition, panthenol or its analogues can be bought at almost any pharmacy in any country. It is easy enough to know and remember about it. If anything - go and buy on the spot.

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In the hot season, the rest time begins. Everyone who plans to soak up the warm sun should not forget the right things. We have compiled for you full list things to take on holiday.

clothing

What to take on vacation if you are driving a car or flying by plane to the sea? The list of things to rest should not be voluminous. You are flying to rest, but why drag huge suitcases behind you? The following options are suitable for clothing:

• t-shirts/shirts;
• shorts;
• jeans;
• swimming trunks for men;
• light dress / sundress;
• warm jacket or sweatshirt;
• Underwear;
• socks.

Accessories

Useful accessories include:

• hats (panamas, caps, hats);
• glasses (for vision and sunglasses);
• pareos, scarves, stoles;
• umbrella.

If a girl wants to do beautiful photos graphics on vacation, it is advisable to think over your images in advance. You can decorate your body with a light pareo. And also add chains, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry to the image.

Shoes

If the country of rest is warm, then it is better to take 1-2 pairs of light shoes:

• shales;
• sneakers;
• light sneakers;
• sandals.

Hygiene

The necessary list of things abroad at sea: to Turkey, to Egypt, to Cyprus or to Europe, which will help maintain your hygiene even in the most distant countries:

• Toothbrush;
• toothpaste;
• shampoo;
• air conditioning;
• soap;
• hairbrush;
• handkerchiefs;
• wet wipes;
• deodorant;
• razor;
• nutritious cream;
• sunscreen;
• tanning agent.

first aid kit

The list of things for a seaside vacation abroad, especially with a child, should contain pharmaceuticals that can instantly relieve any pain.

List of medicines on holiday at sea:

• Paracetomol / No-shpa / Pentalgin (painkillers);
• Amoxicillin/Aspirin/Paracetomol (antipyretic);
• Mezim / Pancreatin / Activated charcoal (for better digestion and stomach pain);
• Smecta/Imodium/Loperamide (against intestinal upset: vomiting, diarrhea);
• Nurofen/Citramon/Ibuprofen/Spasmalgon (from headache);
• Otrivin/Nazivin/Tantum-Verde/Coldrex/Lazolvan (fight SARS);
• Dramina/Aviamore (against motion sickness in transport);
• Askofen/Andipal (normalize pressure);
• Telfast / Tavegil / Suprastin / Fenkarol (against allergies);
• Fenistil (against annoying insects);
• Nimulide / Ibuprofen / Diclofenac (from bruises and sprains);
• Panthenol/Ibuprofen (from burns);
• Novopassit/Persen/Valerian (sedatives);
• Plasters/Bandages;
• Zelenka-pencil / Yod-pencil.

‼People who suffer from chronic diseases, first of all, it is necessary to put vital medicines for them in the first-aid kit‼

Technics

Do you want to take beautiful photos from another country and be always in touch? Don't forget the tech! Here required list things on holiday abroad:

• telephone;
• phone charger;
• external battery;
• headphones;
• laptop with charger
• tablet with charger
• mp3 player;
• camera;
• memory card for the camera;
• electronic book;
• needles and threads.

hand luggage

And now the most important thing! The list of things to rest will not do without the following items:

• regular passport;
• foreign passport;
• children's birth certificate;
• power of attorney for the child;
• tickets;
• debit and credit cards;
• cash;
• driver's license;
• guide.

Useful Applications

These programs will help you navigate any country. Useful travel apps:

• One Two Trip (tickets);
• Airsales (tickets);
• Maps.me (offline maps that work without the Internet, but you must first download desired card region);

This post was prepared as part of a thematic photo project together with photographer Katerina Cherepanova. I express my deep gratitude to Katya for your cooperation and ideological spirit! Thank you for submitting photos!

A few years ago, I also took a lot of extra and, as it turns out later on a trip, unnecessary things. Over time, I learned to take only the most necessary, and on trips to Europe or Russia during the off-season, I go only with a backpack. I'll tell you how it happens below with an example!

So, on an April trip to the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria and Italy (about 20 days), my things fit freely in a backpack. I also went to St. Petersburg in May for 12 days with a backpack. Trips of 3-4 day duration are unconditional for me with a backpack. For example, now I have returned from Kazan in September, where all my things were also placed in a backpack!

I want to convince you right away that A LOT of things can fit in a backpack, the main thing is to follow a few simple but important rules! So, let's go - how to properly pack a suitcase or backpack?

Bathroom accessories

The most important rule to follow is never do not take full-size products(shampoos, balms, shower gels, etc.). These tools add the most weight to your suitcase! Many people buy such funds while already on vacation, and in principle, this is also a way out. But not for me. Firstly, I got used to using certain products that may not be in the store. Secondly, the first thing I want to do when I arrive / arrive at my destination is to take a shower, and not look for a store in order to buy shampoo, balm, etc. So I pour my favorite products into special miniature containers from Ikea. Toothpaste, soap - I also take in miniature.

For travel hair, I use an unconditional trio: a compact Tangle Teezer comb, an elastic band and a hair band, which I use when washing and applying makeup.

Care products

The same approach is taken to care products as to bathroom accessories. Face / hand cream, body balm I also carry in miniatures, if their packaging is large for my reasons.

Cosmetics

Since I am talking about a trip in the off-season, then during this period, of course, a special tribute to cosmetics (going to the sea, for example, I keep it to a minimum). From cosmetics I take the basic products that I use daily. If the packaging is bulky, I try to replace it with another product. If this foundation is in a heavy package, I pour a small amount into a miniature.

As an accent from decorative cosmetics, I most often use lipsticks and lip pencils, so I take two / three variations on a trip - for everyday makeup and make-up for going out.

Clothes and shoes: 5 important rules

We got to the most difficult part - collecting clothes! My minimum set of clothes that fit in a backpack most often consists of two pairs of jeans / trousers, a couple of light jumpers / sweatshirts, two / three tops / t-shirts, one dress. There are several important rules in collecting clothes.

First rule: in order to pack your suitcase correctly, take only those things that are easy to combine with each other. For every thing that I take with me, there is an unspoken rule - if this thing is combined with others in at least 3 looks, then it suits me, and I take it with me! For example, a denim dress that can be worn both as a dress and as a shirt, tied at the waist.

The only exception can be a little black dress (well, or any other - to your taste). Although, even this black dress can be safely rolled up and worn as a top with jeans!

Second rule when choosing clothes: give preference to lighter things, and leave heavy things at home. Sometimes I'm tricky: choosing light, not bulky things allows me to take an extra dress or jumper)

Third rule: when packing things, roll them up so they take up less space!

Fourth rule concerns shoes. I take only comfortable shoes, and they should be combined with all the chosen things. Most often, these are two pairs of shoes: comfortable sneakers and some boots that can be worn with both a dress and jeans.

Fifth Rule, also related to shoes: I eat on the road in heavier shoes, I put the lighter ones in a backpack! Both pairs must be comfortable!

Accessories

As accessories, I take with me a small bag and a fabric shopping bag, which fold easily and perfectly into a backpack. During the day when I travel, I move with a backpack, and in the evening, when I go out, I will take a small bag. Shopper bag - in case of unforeseen purchases.

Among the obligatory accessories in my backpack there will always be one snood or tippet, as well as a light scarf with which I cover my head when entering a church / monastery. Such a scarf always travels with me and takes up a gram of weight.

Like any girl, I dilute the images with jewelry, so when traveling with a minimum amount of clothes, bright, unusual accessories will always save. AT recent times I prefer brooches

Or it could be a collar/necklace. I also take sunglasses with me.

Gadgets

The minimum set of gadgets on my journey is a light Panasonic Lumix GF6 mirrorless camera, an iPhone 5s and an old Transcend player with your favorite music.

Important things

One of important details- glasses for vision, these are my second eyes, I can't do without them. Also in this category I include a wallet with cash and cards, a flash drive for photos. In my backpack you can always find a notebook with a pen. when I travel, I always record in my notebook the most important information, which I collect bit by bit for the blog, I keep booklets, memory tickets.

It seems that I have listed so many things here that all this will not fit in a backpack! But I assure you, it is not. The basic contents that I showed today as an example fit freely in my backpack. The main thing is to train yourself and reassure that these things will really be enough for you!

I hope my experience was of some help to you! Have a great trip with a light suitcase!