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(speaking Portuguese)
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I'm learning Portuguese at the moment so I'm obsessed.
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Any who, many, many of you have asked me to do a video about how to pack for long trips.
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So let's roll up our sleeves and get to it!
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Here's the deal. Whether you're going to be travelling for 1, 2 or 3 months, what you're gonna take is exactly the same.
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You plan to take enough to wear for 2 weeks and you do some laundry.
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That's the key!
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And it's all going to fit in one 45-pound medium-sized suitcase.
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Step 1: The Basics
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Underwear and socks
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Okay so you could either take 14 pairs of underwear which can take up a lot of space, or enough for one week and just wash them every couple of nights.
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Next, sleep wear and lounging.
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Three sets is enough.
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Just remember, you'll need some lounge wear on to workout gear.
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Wherever I go, I run so I always bring these.
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Two outfits that are easy to wash and running shoes.
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Step 2: The Basics
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Pick pieces that are versatile.
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Let's start with pants.
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1 pair of jeans
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1 other pair of pants
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1 pair of darker pants
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Make sure you can wash all of these yourself.
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Now, shirts that go with those pants.
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4 solid t-shirts
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2 patterned
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1 dressy
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2 button-downs
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2 camis
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I love to take some dresses and skirts.
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They are so versatile but of course, it depends on weather.
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So I add a couple of these.
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If you're into shorts, switch them out.
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And the good thing, they don't take up lots of space.
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On to jackets and sweaters
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1 solid sweater
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1 jacket
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and my life saver, my scarf, slash sarong, slash skirt, slash sometimes shirt sometimes pillow, sometimes blanket…oh, I love you!
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On to shoes, 3 pairs of shoes
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Yes! Just three!
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One for day, one for night/day, and one for lounging around.
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Guys, even though I'm using women's clothes, it's the same concept for you.
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If we stick to one palette, colors that match all amongst them, then we'll be able to create a plethora of outfits.
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Check this out!
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Let's grab one pair of pants and create bunch of outfits with it.
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Voila!
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Final tips, if you're travelling for more than 2 weeks, forget about toiletries.
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Get them there!
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Just take enough for the first few nights and that's it!
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But don't forget your medications.
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Now, a few extras that I always pack:
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a quick dry camping towel.
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Most places have tiny puny towels.
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A couple of softener sheets which I put in my bag to keep clothes smelling fresh and a bag to put dirty clothes in.
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and keep odor away from the clean ones.
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And that is it.
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Now, are you thinking that this is too little?
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Well, how many times have you travelled and come back with your suitcase half untouched?
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Follow these tips and that will not happen again.
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Come back next Thursday for more travel tips.
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Let me know what you think below.
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See you then! Ciao!
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