More travel tips

Today I set off on my 3-week round-the-world odyssey.

So far I’ve flown Dublin -> Chicago and am currently waiting for my flight on to Phoenix.

Then on 19/20th it’s Phoenix -> San Francisco -> Hong Kong -> Saigon/Ho Chi Minh

And finally on 24/25th it’s Saigon/Ho Chi Minh -> Hong Kong -> London -> Dublin

Phew – even typing it is tiring!

I’ve traveled with 10 days worth of clothes and plan to wash as I go, there are facilities available in the hotel. Luggage on the way out has been limited to 1 case, 1 carry-on laptop bag and 1 ’small purse’ as the Americans say… I’ve also packed an empty holdall in my case to account for shopping along the way.

Today’s travel tips are regarding getting through security quickly and smoothly:

1) Wear shoes that slip off easily
2) Carry nothing in your pockets
3) Be prepared to remove your laptop and plastic bag of liquids – keep these easily accessible in your hand luggage
4) Plan your outfit carefully – I have bras from Victoria’s Secret that have no under wires – and they work well on bigger girls – I’m a 38D!
5) If taking multiple flights in the day then pack a change of top and socks, you’ll be glad to have them.