A Little Wanderlust: IMAGES OF OAHU, 2008

USS Missouri & USS Arizona,
Pearl Harbor

Ko Olina Resort

Waimea Valley

Tahitian Dancer,

Polynesian Cultural Center

"From Here to Eternity" Beach

Dole Pineapple Plantation

Packing Tips

Here's what I do to pack lightly:

*Coordinate colors in order to mix and match.
*For every 3 tops, pack just 1 bottom (shorts, skirt or pants)
*Pack light-weight, washable clothes.
*Roll clothes.
*Stuff socks in shoes.
*Wear my athletic shoes on the plane. Ditto jeans...Ditto coat or light-weight jacket/sweater.
*I never pack one pair of shoes per outfit. One pair of casual flats, one dress, one pair of flip-flops or sandals suffices.
*I use travel size bottles for toiletries. Shampoo can be used to wash washables. Most hotels have shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, so you don't even need to pack these unless you must have your usual brands. Ditto hairdryers.
*I use a backpack as carry-on for overseas or longer trips. My backpack includes - a small purse, documents, camera, one change of clothes, snacks, empty water bottle, book, meds, wipes, toothbrush, brush and small travel game or cards. Fill the water bottle at a water fountain after going through security.
*I leave the laptop at home. Really. I've been traveling for 35 years...way before computers. I've taken my laptop on business trips only and even then, could have made do without. Besides, most hotels have computer and printer access. IMO, I'm there to see the sights. If I need to keep in touch, I have my cellphone. The other plus to leaving the laptop at home - you get through security faster.

A Little Wanderlust

23.12.08

IMAGES OF OAHU, 2008

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