I just can't understand how people travel in such style. I'm not exactly the most elegant person to begin with, so I don't know why I expect things to be any different—I don't think I can remember the last time I successfully walked in a straight line without taking a bit of a stumble. Yet there are always those people who make travelling look so effortless. Take for example the lady sporting stiletto high heels, carrying her handbag on the crook of her arm and gliding her suitcase across the concourse. Or the mum who manages to have a gadget for everything tucked neatly away in her buggy, while still managing to keep her child strapped to her back. I just cannot compute how these women do it.
My usual journey includes a tube, short walk and a train. For most people they would think that isn't too bad, but for me it's like trekking through the amazon jungle with a pulley suitcase. Without fail I will drop something, bump into someone and more often than not, trip on my own suitcase.
In light of the disastrous picture I've just painted, I have decided to share a few of my travelling top tips which always tend to save me:
Step one, knowing your information—I always make sure to double check my train or flight times, seat numbers and any other reservation information. This is probably my most vital step to ensuring a smooth(er) journey
Step two, always have suitable footwear—ok so I sound like a mum, but wearing something you find comfortable is always the way forward if walking is on the agenda (whether that includes a heel or not is always at your own risk). There's nothing like having to run for the train in a pair of court shoes, trust me been there, done that and have the scars to prove it
Step three, pockets are essential—in order to prevent you from ratching around in your back for 15 minutes to find your tickets or phone, pop them in your pocket (preferably a zip one) to ensure they are easily accessible
Step four, us a rucksack—rucksacks unlike in the 90's and early 2000's (big up to any Roxy or super mini-unusable rucksack lovers out there) are really cute now and so many brands do them. I would suggest for those carrying a laptop to get one that has a separate compartment. My favourite right now is the Henri Bendel jetsetter convertible backpack, although TK Maxx always has some great cheaper alternatives
Step five, snacks and entertainment—though having snacks and a magazine may not help you glide your suitcase safely through the crowds, its always a nice to treat yourself as a well done for making it on your journey!
Happy travelling,
Hannah
