My Going Abroad Packing List!

Hello, Internet people!

Well, I will be leaving in 8 days (squeal). I hate packing last minute because it causes me stress, and I tend to forget very important things. Like stuff to comb my hair with, or an umbrella, or towels, or even a toothbrush. However, that will be nothing to the anxiety I will feel, if I forget my passport, because then I will be beyond furious, and unable to board my very expensive flight. So yes, I have packed my bags and am ready to zoom off into the horizon of adventure(???). I know personally, that trying to figure out what to pack is a pain in my butt.  After all, how does one pack for a 3.5 month trip to a country that they have never been to? As I was packing, these questions came to mind:

How many swimsuits do I pack? How many day dresses? How many night dresses? How many business clothes? How many club outfits? Do I pack heels, even though I can’t walk in them? The questions just go on and on. While IES alumni do leave all of us packing tips, I still had questions, like: What does “inexpensive” even mean? One of the things they suggest is to buy these “inexpensive” items when I get there. So, those packing lists were just a rough guideline for me. One tip I will take though, is to pack less than I think I will need, because I hate clutter in my life, and I tend to overpack. So without further ado, what I packed.

• 3 day dresses
• 5 night dresses
• 6 shorts
• 3 jeans
• 1 legging (brown)
• 1 stocking (black)
• 3 business outfits
• 5 crop tops
• 3 regular tops
• 3 tank tops
• 4 sweaters
• 2 cardigans
• 6 towels (2 beach ones)
• 2 sandals
• 1 knee high boot
• 1 combat type boots
• 1 waterproof shoes
• 1 flipflops
• 2 wedges
• 1 pair of high heels
• 2 pillows
• 1 comforter
• 5 pajamas
• 4 swimsuits
• 1 jacket
• 1 large empty duffle (for souvenirs/stuff that I end up buying while in Australia)

I did end up packing my high heels, but because I can’t walk in them, I’m just going to use them to get into clubs that won’t let you in wearing “sandals.” All of this stuff ended up filling 1 large suitcase, 1 regular suitcase, and a small duffle bag. That is personally, too much stuff for me to carry, so, as I have several days left until I leave, I will take some things out of my suitcases and attempt to make more room for my other stuff, which I don’t have yet. That includes sheets for my king sized bed, cups, plate/bowls, and a pot and pan. I have no idea what to take out of my luggage, but I will try my best to minimize the amount of stuff that I have. If anyone has suggestions about what to remove/what I have too many of, please let me know in the comments, as I would greatly appreciate it. I will let you guys know at the end of my trip what I really needed, and what I wish I had brought with me/what I wish I didn’t bring with me. Basically, it will be my suggested packing list. I will try to be very specific in hopes that it will help any of you going abroad to Australia.

Thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed this!

Bye everyone!