Pack It Right

Use compression bags, especially for woollens and clothes, as they maximise the packing space by cutting off the air volume from the contents.

Carry travel-size packs of toiletries.

Take an extra folding bag for packing gifts and souvenirs.

Luggage limits are sacrosanct at overseas airports. Get a portable scale for weighing as it will save you the hassles of repacking or discarding essentials at the airport.

Pack some extra clothes in your handbag to avoid inevitable spends due to delayed luggage. When travelling with a large family, pack day-wise to save time and take care of baggage delays.