Being well prepared for a vacation, whether your are traveling by yourself, with a friend or with your family, always leads to a better overall experience. Knowing that you have exactly what you need for the type of trip you’re going on will make your time more efficient which leads to spending more time doing what you love on vacation.

I’ve traveled far and wide as an adult. Lucky for me, my husband has the travel bug as well. Over the years, it’s become clear to me that I’m an over packer (and I’m sure my husband would agree!), coming home with as much clean clothes as dirty clothes. Since this discovery, I’ve developed a packing list, not only to be sure that I don’t forget something important but also to be sure that I don’t pack too many “just in case” items. Not only has following a detailed list helped me but using packing cubes has also been a benefit.