How to travel light….what not to bring to save weight …..Part 4

Let's Jom to No 4.....

1.To pack what you need only

2.Type of bags (luggage, Hand, knap-sack, Computer, money-bag)

3.To pack things with multipurpose or reusable qualities

4.To plan and pack electricals (Computer, handphones, alarms, GPS etc)

5. What you need not bring

6. What you can and should purchase at destination

Electricals are essential to our lives now…what objects of creature comfort that you have is electricity free? Tooth brush? Some are…. Comb or hair brush? Shavers? Even thermometer are now electric…

Do take note…Voltage…Malaysia and other South East Asian countries is 220V – 240V….if you’re going to a 110V country, make sure your gadget can switch voltage

Adapter….make sure u have an International adapter …see picture

A good reminder of 'Females' sockets of the world...

Interchangable 'Male'....aka International Player!!

 What are the most common electrical equipment/gadget for travel: Computer (Laptop, Notebook, Netbook,iPad etc), Audio (iPod, MP3, Recorder), Travel Cooker, Phone, Shaver, Camera, travel iron, Portable GPS, a smart phone with all the apps like currency converter, translator etc…..also a small flashlight is good

A great one to have is an Energizer Battery Pack…this can re-charge your phone, camera, iPad/Pod/Poo?, netbook….whatever…a life saver I tell you!!

Get one!!

Make sure your electricals are all fully charged before you travel. All necessary chargers or cables should be in your checked in luggage. These things are pretty darn heavy and you don’t want to drag it all over the airport….just bring the Energizer Battery pack in your carry-on…

Electrical stuff may not be as reliable as manual gadgets of yesteryear…sometimes I just hate it when my private jet has electrical problems and I HAVE to use my 70 foot yacht instead, damn…..(The power of positive thinking..)

Everybody should dream..but I really hate it when my million dollar dream is interrupted early in the morning coz I gotta get up to take a leak….Talk about dreaming… here’s a true story…Husband and wife are in bed asleep. Wife is dreaming and suddenly yells, "quick, my husband's home"... husband then jumps out the window....baddabinggg!!!!

5. What you need not bring

6. What you can and should purchase at destination….

I will cover this as one…

Basically, to save weight…you should not bring thing already provided by the hotel you are staying…like a Bed, Table lamp,…..bla bla bla…NOT!!!! Unless you’re those filthy rich Arab families on Edgware Road lah…

Here’s a list for you….just read on and ask yourself…have I ever brought these items before…did I actually use them??

Towels….staying at a hotel? No need..unless you suspect that the hotel towels are being used by housekeeping to wipe the toilet bowls clean and dry before being sent to the laundry…..Eeeeuuwww… points to ponder eh??? How do they get the toilets super dry every time?? Heheheheee now close your gaping mouth and carry on reading 

I was told...it happens..OK...

Shower soap….No need, just bring all body shampoo, or just shampoo/conditioner if you like a particular smell and brand. To get this crucial info I had to survey 100 men and asked them what shampoo they used when showering during their travels... 98 of them said, "How did you get in here?”….Some people are just mean and unhelpful lah!! Hmmmphhh!!

5 Star establishments actually spend quite a lot for branded toiletteries...what u see here are the cheap stuff..

Leave most of your identification….just have your passport and driver’s licence if you plan to rent a car….leave everything else behind, social security, Bonuslink, Real Rewards, y’know all those rubbish that’s making your wallet look fat like u wished it was full of money….

Make sure everybody knows if you have a Superhero name laaa...

Leave precious jewellery….. why would you wanna take the risk of losing it or being robbed??? Anyway.. If love truly is blind, she probably can't tell the difference between a gold necklace and a chain of paperclips, right?

Leave keys…office keys, house keys…unless you have no one at home and you’re taking the cab from the airport-home. If you leave your car at the airport…just take your car keys….house keys in the glove compartment…

Computer !!! Surprised? Well in this age of Smart Phone…that’s all you need…unless you’re an avid blogger…even that, most hotels have public use PC at the lobby with internet access…the phone is also an alarm clock!! Many forget this feature.. Remember the time before smartphones ? when we had to update our Facebook statuses from our laptops? God, it's like we were cavemen!

What u should purchase at destinations are stuff that may be a wee bit heavy to drag from home but cheap to buy at the destination, such as:

Moisturiser lotion, sunscreen lotion/oil, bottled drinking water, duty free perfumes, snacks for the room…

Keith needs to slap some magic cream, maybe Minyak Gamat laaa....

Always think positive...I should've swollowed this stuff before my SPM laaa....

Buy the local pre-paid phone SIM card (Check the service provider at country of destination from your local service provider)..most countries use GSM system like us.

Always buy a few cans of Coke before you check-in the hotel….I do it because the moment I arrive, I’d like a cold drink…and u can swap that warm coke you just bought with the cold one from the Mini bar….Make sure the drink that you buy is an international brand….u can’t go wrong with Coke…Do you know Coke was initially invented as a remedy for illness?? Even death!!! Do you know what's the difference between Amy Winehouse & Jack Daniels???? ................. Jack Daniels comes alive when you add coke! My friends tell me laaa….

A typical Mini-Bar in your room....

So now that you know how to travel light…….Let’s Jom!!!