It is not uncommon for seniors to travel because, they do travel a lot and that is what they do best. But let’s face it, when we travel, we would like to go as light as possible so we can carry our bags with ease to and fro. For gentlemen on board, this is not much of a problem since most of them can very well survive the vacation without so much of a fuss but really, they hate carrying that awfully heavy bag their partners bring to the trip. It cramps up the style and really, it hurts the back so bad.

On the other hand, this is quite a dilemma for the ladies. It is not entirely possible for them to fit everything they need in one small manageable bag. Hence, the ladies painstakingly organize and downsize everything they need to miniature sizes.

Whether you are traveling by plane, train or bus, packing light will provide you a better range of motion and you don’t actually need to bring everything else with you since you can buy them when you get to your destination. You just have to bring things that are quite necessary for your life such as your medications. Here are some more suggestions to make your trip even lighter without sacrificing your convenience:

1. Make a list of everything you will need and don’t lose this list. Refer to this list once more before leaving your home.

2. Buy personal care products in travel sizes to save space in the luggage. This is also done if you have special skin care needs and you are quite doubtful if there is such a product in your point of destination. Same goes for trips that will involve some days off the road.

3. If you are planning to go away for one week, bring 3 pieces of underwear, 1 pair of cotton socks and 1 pair of pantyhose then roll them up. These are the things you can wash while away or if you hate washing, you can buy disposable ones for the trip. Check with your hotel before flying in for guests’ washing options.

4. Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry one for formal occasion. It is always best to come prepared while comfies are for walking around without hurting yourself.

5. Bring 2 pairs of walking pants. For the ladies, Skirts are also allowed just as long as it can be mixed with the tops you brought along. For men, walking shorts are also welcomed. Just be sure they are within friendly colors of neutrals and roll them up to eliminate wrinkles.

6. All the necessary things that you think you will need while on the road, you should pack in a separate bag which you can carry around like a tote or a belt bag. This is to avoid rummaging around for your things when the need arises. These will include medications, prescriptions, eye glasses, snacks, maps, money, coins, cards, passports, boarding tickets, passes, books and others. Double check before leaving home.

7. If visiting someone far, you don’t have to personally hand them your gifts of love, you can opt to ship them ahead of you.

8. While shopping is fun, consider the current state of your bag before you accumulate things during a shopping spree and mind you, this is not for the ladies alone. If you need to buy something you cannot personally carry home, then let the store ship it directly back home. This is more ideal than contending with something larger than you right?

It is also best to consider your location when packing. This will give you an idea what to pack best and what to leave at home. Like for example, if you are going to Florida, most likely there will be beach dipping and water sports then it is wise to pack some swimsuits and flip flops. Things like that will give you a better perspective. Happy trip!