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Welcome to Sailing The Far Side! This is Sascha and Nathalie and we will be traveling through the Eastern Caribbean and beyond documenting life, helping each other and others understand the world we live in!

The Smart Wear Intro

The Smart Wear Intro

In some cases the most difficult part of traveling can be what you have to pack in your suitcase or carryon. What you will wear to impress those whose country you are visiting is key. Read on to find the basics of some things I will be discussing in the future. 

Depending on the person, travel wear can consist of a nice pair of jeans, your comfiest shoes, with a little heel of course, and a top that tells people you know what you are doing. Others opt for more of a comfy/bum look with some leggings, a loose T-shirt, and some sandals or sneakers if the destination is a warmer or colder one. Then there are others who go all out, researching climates and the usual local drab. But that won’t be necessary with the tips that I will be sharing with you. Outfits and what to pack, what more could a girl ask for!

Tropical destinations differ a lot from colder ones, but also dry climates and humid climates differ in outfit options. In tropical climates, similar to humid ones, you have more space to pack what you want, because generally you don't need as much to cover up. Bathing suits (usually all of them if you are me), cover ups, shorts (jeans shorts or nice shorts), tanks, and maybe even a raincoat might be what takes up your suitcase, or if you are packing light, your carryon. Then maybe if it’s warm enough when you leave your home, you can even wear the shoes you will be bringing with you, to make even more space. 

Outift idea 1 from weheartit.com, will be posting my own ideas soon

Outift idea 1 from weheartit.com, will be posting my own ideas soon

Colder destinations require a bit more on the packing side. If it’s hiking you will be doing, then boots, and thick socks, and some light but warm gear will need to be included. But if it’s just some exploring you plan to do, then pack a good pair of sneakers, a coat (, a warm windbreaker may suffice), along with your preference of jeans or leggings. For myself I choose my thickest leggings.

However dry and arid climates tend to require lighter clothes; clothes you can wear to cover up, but not die from heat exhaustion. What you wear is to protect you from the sun, the sand or dust, and the wind. But then you also need to think of what you will look best in, what outfit will get you those likes on your bomb picture. Whether it’s riding a camel or posting up in the dunes, you have to look the part. 

What you wear doesn't set the standard for your trip (looking good or bad, classy or comfy), but it sure can help sometimes. Looking the part is only a piece, but read on to make sure all you pieces come together. 

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