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[World Traveler]

@TenderMercies WOW! That's some great information you gave us; thanks! 

Seems like I heard about Avon's product some years ago, but have not tried it. When I go to places like the Amazon, I use Australian Tea Tree. I think you can get it at Walmart; not sure on that. It comes in an oil and also a mist (not in an aerosol can).

My sister commented that she had to wait a while after I put that stuff on before she would get close to me. LOL!! It's not the best smell at first. 

At any rate, it takes care of the mosquitoes or any other bugs, and you are not using an aerosol. We saw a family of four who were constantly using an aerosol can spray for their mosquito repellent, and the local guide just cringed. He said that the Amazon is more fragile than people realize and he hated to see people using the cans. I think they also had cans of hairspray as opposed to the other type of sprays that come in bottles. I usually have my hair whacked off pretty short before going on trips and don't take any hairspray. 

[VaBelle35]

I have something from REI that is super stinky but does a decent job.

[CHIP62]

Before going to Vietnam and Cambodia we went to the travel clinic got the vaccines...were prudent with our clothing light colors, long sleeves however we did not see our hear a single mosquito in the whole trip!!! It is better to prevent and I am glad that we did. There was bottled water everywhere and this is what we drank. Also Coca Cola shoothes my stomach, the food was very good but sometimes it takes a while to adapt🌻Never ask for ice where there is no running water.

[World Traveler]

@CHIP62 You mentioning Cambodia reminded me of something. One of the gals that was in our small group of eight people in that country has a great idea,

She only travels with clothes she wants to give away in her suitcase. They may be in good condition, but she is tired of them, or she has switched out her choices and gone in another direction of clothing style.

At any rate, at the end of our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, she left all her clothes (except her underwear and what she wore home) in the room with a note that the housekeeper could have it or give it to someone else. This also included shoes.

She goes home with basically an empty suitcase (she only travels with a hard-shell carry-on wherever she goes and a backpack), which she put a few souvenirs in, and she helped people out who really needed it. 

I often thought of doing that, but haven't gotten to the place that I would want to travel completely with clothes I don't want to keep. But it is such a great idea!

[missy1]

Don't overpack.

[FrostyBabe1]

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for travel within the US or returning from outside the country. 

Best money I've ever spent.

PreCheck used to be "free" to elite members of partner airline frequent flyer programs, but that's been discontinued and random selection at the airport/check-in is supposed to be reduced. 

[World Traveler]

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@missy1 wrote:

Don't overpack.

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@missy1 Right on! ha! There are many packing pros who say to put out everything on your bed that you want to take, and then cut it half, and you will probably still take too much. 

I would like to hear from anyone who travels with just a carry-on and how they choose which items to take for clothes in a small bag like that. 

[World Traveler]

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@FrostyBabe1 wrote:

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for travel within the US or returning from outside the country. 

Best money I've ever spent.

PreCheck used to be "free" to elite members of partner airline frequent flyer programs, but that's been discontinued and random selection at the airport/check-in is supposed to be reduced. 

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@FrostyBabe1 Love pre-check. Have an appointment in September to get the Global Entry. Why I haven't done that before now is a mystery to me, but you are correct....best money spent for a traveler.

[CHIP62]

Dear World Traveler,

What a great idea! We were about to abandon a suitcase in the Intercontinental Hotel at Saigon and a member of the staff asked me if he could have it. It was old and not very appealing however sometimes we do not realize how poor these people are. 

We bought a " Samsonite" for nothing to replace the former one.

I had to sign a paper explaining that it was a gift or else he could get into trouble🌻Thank you so much for another great piece of advice.

[BExplorer]

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@World Traveler wrote:

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@missy1 wrote:

Don't overpack.

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@missy1 Right on! ha! There are many packing pros who say to put out everything on your bed that you want to take, and then cut it half, and you will probably still take too much. 

I would like to hear from anyone who travels with just a carry-on and how they choose which items to take for clothes in a small bag like that. 

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@World Traveler

I have only done that once on (I think) 4 day trip to Florida and I feel like I went without necessities. That's probably not impressive to most. 😆

However, for at least the past decade my sister and BIL who travel quite a bit have not checked luggage.  Their trips range from 7-14 nights and are typically to the tropics or to Europe. I think they just take on a minimalist viewpoint when packing.  They do wash some clothes out in the sink to re-wear and use the hotel toiletries (shampoo/conditioner/soap).  I still don't know how they do it!  I can't due to the liquids restrictions alone!