Packing for a trip – here is some great advice
Helen writes: It was like an itch that I had to scratch – this is how I like to describe the decision to start What to Wear on Holiday
whattowearonholiday.com
The idea came again and again every time I would be planning a trip. What to take to fit in? What to take to cover all my needs without coming back with lots of things unused only to have to wash them and put away? What would I need that I wouldn’t be able to buy there? I would call and email friends who I knew had been there to ask them and this could take hours and hours over days or weeks.
If I would find a resource like w2w useful maybe other people would too.
The great thing about travelling is that you meet amazing people and they helped me get the guide together, comparing notes, adding in extra notes or writing lots when there were places that they had travelled that I didn’t know. The website is a collaboration by people who love to travel.
Perhaps I’m a typical Sagittarian – I love to travel, I love to have lots of things on the go and can never sit still for long. I have had my own business since my early 20’s and at 52, I couldn’t imagine working for anyone else. The freedom to decide when and what I do is really important to me. I have recently opened a bar in Cape Verde as well as business interests in the USA and UK.
This year my son will be 18 and is off to university so it presents new opportunities for me too.
My advice learnt from my mum – is that you really can do ANYTHING … if you want it enough.
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I love this site, looks at what is appropriate for different countries, I am such a bad packer and always take too much. She even has hints for different seasons. Don’t be overdressed or underdressed, get it about right with this great advice.
Hello,
My name is Kate Ryan, New Zealand born, 66, own The New Zealand Shop in the 205 year old historic St Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto.
I hope to be using this site before i fall off my perch!
Please call in to say hello at the market, lower level.
When next in New Zealand i will contact Rosemary -
your Lodge is beautiful and i have friends living in Waipu.
Great website, thank you.
Don’t forget to check out my website – happy travelling.
Great to hear from you kate, travel well and good luck with your NZ shop in Canada