There is nothing worse when travelling than to be overloaded with luggage. Bearing in mind that travelling through London and the underground you may be confronted with crowds, stairs and lifts or escalators that are out of order.
Even at train stations it is not uncommon to find no lifts and only stairs from one platform to another.
Heaving huge bags and suitcases can become very tedious, not to mention the strain it can cause to backs. For live-in carers travelling from one client to the next, it can be exhausting.
Many live-in carers fly to the UK from other countries. Hauling a huge bag along with other rucksacks and bags can get expensive.
Travelling light will not only save you money but also save you time as you check in. You will be able to avoid the queues at the check in desk and head straight for the departure lounge.
Not only that, but you will not need to wait for luggage coming out onto the conveyor belt, and heaven forbid, luggage going missing.
Choose lightweight bags, preferably with wheels if you are walking a long way. If you can’t lift it into the overhead locker, then opt for one that you can get under the seat in front.
Be ruthless with your list. Pack clothing that suits the immediate weather. Rather than packing heaps of clothes, aim to mix and match as many as you can. Stick to one colour scheme so that you have matching pieces no matter what you wear.
Shoes take up the most space with the least reward. Decide exactly what you need. This may be one pair of smart shoes to travel in, one for around the house and one other to go out in.
Depending on the weather in the UK, try to take clothing that is suitable but can be layered with other pieces. Warm vests may work just as well as bulky jumpers and will take up far less room.
Be ruthless with these items. Ask yourself if you really need to take all those books or can you buy some at a charity shop when you arrive.
Stick to basic items of toiletries and opt for travel sized bottles to save space. You can always buy a bigger bottle when you get to your destination.
Try to limit your gadgets to your phone and laptop. The cables take up a lot of space which can be filled with other things.
Wear your bulky items onto the plane rather than packing them
Wear that bulky coat onto the plane and store it overhead or under your seat rather than letting it take up valuable packing space.
It is the fear of forgetting things that makes most people over pack and as a result we are left lugging heavy bags around the country. Make a packing list and stick to it.
It is a very sensible saying for a live-in carer to pack three outfits, namely one to wear, one to wash and one to dry.
While this may get boring, it does mean that you can travel light and then perhaps have space to take some gifts back to your family when you leave.
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