So… I go travelling for 6 weeks tomorrow and I am beyond excited. I can’t believe how quickly it has come around. If you have read some of my previous blogs you will know that I had a bit of a nightmare with my luggage when I backpacked some of the USA last summer. I opted for a suitcase which really didn’t work out well… So this time I have opted for a backpack and i’ve actually, for once in my life…. not overpacked!! (A SHOCK FOR THOSE WHO KNOW ME WELL).

Backpack: My backpack is the Vango Women’s Sherpa 65 Rucksack. I have read loads of reviews about this bag and all have been amazing. It’s not too expensive and actually pretty cheap compared to some backpacks… but I love it. It has so many extra pockets and therefore has loads of room. It’s also so comfy. Comfort was the main thing for me, as I’m so weak and would struggle to carry something uncomfy and bulky…! I’ve personalised it a bit as you can see. I obviously haven’t travelled with it yet, so will update you all when i’m back about how I got on.

Where to buy: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/sherpa-65-womens-p178257



Clothes:

In terms of clothes, I have very little. I have very basic stuff, and a few outfits incase I want to dress up at bit. I suppose the only specific note worthy things I have are a rain jacket (for the tropical rain), and a pair of Nike trainers for all the walking!

All my clothes, apart from the shoes, fit into these three travel cubes. I have read so much on other people’s blogs about how these make living out of a backpack easier, and they already have made my life easier just from packing! Last year my stuff was so unorgainsed and it was really stressful. So I know that these are going to be the best things that i’ve purchased for this trip.



Where to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Organisers-Packing-Laundry-Compression-Watermelon/dp/B01H1IJR0C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496323227&sr=8-2&keywords=travel+cubes+watermelon

Toiletries:

I love my beauty products and it is usually hard for me to cut down. However, I haven’t found it too hard to choose what to take for this trip! I am taking 5 make-up products as I will probably hardly wear make-up, but i’m taking these just incase I want to dress up a bit. All of my make-up, tweezers, boobles and clips fit these into this sunglass pouch from Primark.

General toiletries:

– Liz Earl Cleanser (I can’t live without it)

– Shampoo/Conditioner

– Mini razor

– Shower gel

– Dry shampoo

– Toothbrush

– Hair oil (luxury, but my hair needs it).

I have fit all my toiletries into this cosmetic bag from Primark. It’s really good as it lays flat and therefore doesn’t take up to much room.

I have every tablet possible…. you name it, i’ve got it. But there is nothing worse than feeling ill when you’re travelling, and it takes up 0% of my bag. I also have Mosquito Spray, sun cream, and anti bite spray etc etc etc. I got my mosquito spray (50 deet) from a private travel clinic where I got all my travel jabs, but I am sure normal pharmacies may also have something similar. It cost me £17 for a six week pack.

Extras:

– Travel Adapter plug

– Chargers

– Travel pillow

– Micro fibre towel (I took one of these to America and it was so useful. It is so light weight and dried so quickly).

– Go Pro Hero 3+

– Kindle (for the long trains)

– Travel journal (I loved keeping a journal of the USA last year, so i’m doing it again).

– Laundry bag

– Hair brush

– Straighteners…. extremely luxury, but my hair is wild and crazy. I won’t use them a lot, but they take up no space in my backpack so I am taking them anyway!

– Disposable camera

– Travel passport and document organiser

– Travel money cards (I have a Caxton and a Post Office travel card).

My backpack is around half way full. I feel like I have a perfect amount of stuff! I intend to buy some things out there so having this much room gives me this option.

I probably won’t be posting anything now until I am back. I hope you have an amazing wanderlust summer.

Happy Travels,

Georgia x