The Ideal gentleman’s travel guide…
Packing for a trip can be overwhelming for some people; not only will you need to pack all of your work essentials – including important documents, your laptop, and possibly even a tablet – but you’ll also need to bring enough clothes to cover both lunch meetings and an evening round of drinks with a client.
Here are some time-saving and stress-relieving tips for business travel in style.
Put on slip-on shoes
When travelling out of the country, you don’t want to deal with the hassle of untying and retying laces at security. So a nice pair of slip-on shoes will save you time at the metal detector. It’s simple to take them off and put them back on.
Outfits
Take classic and versatile pieces to keep your luggage as light as possible. You should also stick to neutral colours like grey, navy, white, black, and a little brown for the most part.
Luggage
Purchase wheeled luggage that is small enough to be considered a “carry-on.” The best part is that wheels make life much easier, especially when dressed.
Other Suggestions
- Wherever possible, use small wheeled luggage or a holdall that qualifies as a ‘carry-on’ – you’ll appreciate the benefits of packing light when you don’t have to queue to check in a suitcase.
- Keep your phone, wallet, and loose change in the inside pocket of your jacket; simply remove your jacket when passing through metal detectors.
- Pack wisely – keep essentials like reading material and headphones at the top of your bag so you don’t have to look for them.
- Keep your belt neatly rolled in your carry-on to avoid having to remove it during customs searches.
Wear loafers or slip-on shoes, which can be easily removed through customs.
- Store your passport in a jacket pocket to avoid reaching into and out of your bag.
