Packing can be a major headache before, after and even druing your travel – but the good news is, it doesn’t have to be!

First things first, no matter the destination, the weather, or the type of luggage you have…every trip can benefit from a good set of packing cubes. Packing cubes allow you to organize your belongings by item type – shorts, pajamas, accessories so that you’re not rifling through your entire suitcase every morning and at every stop.

They are ESPECIALLY helpful if you are doing a multi-city adventure and each city has different weather/temperatures.

Other tips:

• Bring 1 medium or two, smaller suitcases vs. bringing 1 extra large suitcase. Because train stations may not have easy access to elevators and escalators could be broken, smaller bags are easier to navigate and lift.

• Pack your toiletries, medicines, important papers and an extra set of clothes (or 3) in your carry-on. Flight delays and lost baggage is a reality of travel but if you plan ahead, you’ll have everything you need to keep comfy and cozy.

• Under-pack. Pack less than what you think because you will end buying souvenirs and clothes at your destination.