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4 Ways to Stay Organized While Traveling

  • January 28, 2019
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Believe it or not, it is possible to stay on top of the things in your life while traveling. Want to be ready to enjoy all of the excitement that the location you are staying in offers, without worrying needlessly? Then you need the information in my post below. Carefree travelers are organized travelers and I’ll tell you how to become that type of traveler here. 

 

1. Keep your travel documents organized and safe.

Unfortunately, the problem with being disorganized when traveling can start before you have even made it out of the country. Especially, if you get to the airport and can’t find your passport or VISA information!

That is why it’s worth investing in a travel document pouch or holder. Then you can go through all of the information you’ll need beforehand, and store them in one single place. Something that will prevent you from feeling that sinking feeling when you think something has gone missing!

 

2. Take a capsule wardrobe, not your whole wardrobe.

Guess what? If you pack every single piece of clothing that your own, staying organized and on top of things while you are away is going to be tough! That is why instead you should pack a capsule wardrobe.

This, for those unfamiliar with the term, is a set number of items that go together, meaning no matter what you throw on you will look great. Of course, they are especially useful for traveling because it means you save loads of room in luggage, as well as it being easier to decide what to wear, and even wash your clothes while you are away! Think of a capsule wardrobe as the essential items that you feel your best in that are also comfortable. 

 

3. Stay on top of your correspondence.

It used to be that as soon as we set foot on that plane, daily life would stop and no one would expect to hear back from you until your return. Of course with the internet, and so many people working for themselves or as freelancers this is no longer the case. In fact, if you delay responding to your messages, and correspondence while traveling you can easily risk becoming disorganized, and even losing important clients on your return.  

Luckily, there are some ways around this. One is to check in with your social media and email every so often, just to see if there are any DMs that need your immediate attention.

Of course, this doesn’t solve the problem of physical mail, but happily, a web virtual mailbox service can. In fact, by signing up for a service like this, you can access and read your mail anywhere in the world. Allowing you to stay on top of your game and as organized as possible no matter what luxury beach you find yourself sipping a cocktail on!

 

4. Create a schedule with an associated budget.

Lastly, if you want to stay well organized while you travel, it is vital to create a schedule covering where you want to visit, and when you plan on doing this.

You can even add a budget figure for the amount you want to spend each day. Then, not only will you have a clear idea of how to spend your time and money while you are abroad, but you will be much less likely to go over budget as well. Something that means you will be doubly organized, and free to better enjoy your break.

 

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Danasia Fantastic founded TheUrbanRealist in early spring 2013. She loves good cocktails, great conversation and doing what she wants.

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