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Packing panic: The things we think we’ve left behind |
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David Whitley wonders whether forgetting to pack something has to be a disaster after all
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10 Old School RTW essentials |
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An old mobile phone
Okay whilst everyone loves their iphone or Blackberry, it costs a whack; with its £40 a month contract, plus calls and texts, plus daft roaming charges, and the true cost of ownership is soon going to add up to over half the cost of most RTWs. Not that clever. So get a knackered old mobile, make sure it's unlocked, and buy a local SIM card as you go. Plus you're a lot less likely to get it nicked. |
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Ten non-apps smart people might take on their RTW |
We do think you have to think long and hard about the value of the objects you take on your RTW. Bearing in mind most insurance policies have a maximum value associated to any one item of around the £250-£300 mark plus an excess of £50-£100 you should certainly consider what not to take. Below is a list we curated of Ten non-apps that smart people might take on their RTW.
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Souvenir shopping: What to buy and what not to buy |
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David Whitley looks at the smart purchases for reminding you of your round the world adventure.
It’s only natural. You go away for the trip of a lifetime, and you want to bring something back to remind you of it. Even the most shopophobic traveller tends to want at least a semblance of a memento. But what should you buy and what should you leave on the shelves? The general rule of thumb is to go with what the hell you like rather than take advice from others who don’t share the same taste. However, there are some things that are really best avoided. |
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The Art of Round The World trip packing |
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If you’re going away for a long time, there’s a definite art to packing. Deciding what to take with you and how best to fit it all in becomes rather important, and while there’s no ‘right’ way of doing it, there are certainly plenty of wrong ways.
Pick the right bags
The first thing to do before getting any items of clothing ready is to pick the bag or bags they’re going to go into. The backpack versus suitcase debate will no doubt rumble on for centuries, but let’s just say that a backpack is a darned sight easier to carry around when you’re trudging a couple of kilometres between bus station and accommodation. That said, it’s a lot easier to keep things neat in a suitcase. |
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What to pack in your RTW first aid kit |
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Apart from aspirin, Alka-Seltzer and Imodium with a bit of luck you are going to make your entire trip without need of any medical provisions at all. It is always smart to be prepared though. Top of the list in preparation should be a good insurance policy but then you already know that. Right?
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I truly believe that what you pack and what you wear on your Round the World trip is far more complex if you are a girl than if you are a bloke. Champion packing guides can be found below by Mark Eveleigh (10 Essential Items for your RTW) and David Whitley (The Art of RTW Packing), but there are a few extra things girls need consider when packing that guys don’t have to worry about. |
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10 items you should not be without for a well prepared RTW or a full-on expedition |
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OK, admittedly none of these things are truly life-saving...but all of them have come in so handy on so many occasions that I now consider them an indispensible part of my travel kit. |
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The Golden Rule
Lay eveything you think you need out on a bed, at least two days before you leave, then get rid of the half you won't really need; less is definitely more
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How to plan 
