Packing Light for my Viking River Cruise
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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Thank you for sharing your packing tips. I had not thought of the hangar method for 2-3 days of clothing and I think I’ll definitely try that on my upcoming trip to France. I also like the idea of a rolling backpack. Nowadays with all of the lost luggage, it’s great to be able to do carryon only but as you said, it’s good to be prepared with a small tote bag/ purse to transfer valuables into if you are forced to gate check.
Thank you for the information. 14 days. 5 different airplanes was an adventure in its self!
Wouldn't having many transfers be an ideal reason to not check your luggage, because it could get lost in one of the transfers?
I agree - the risk goes WAY up - but we knew that we couldn't handle that much luggage with our balance/sight issues.
@@sandijerome Thanks for the explanation, that makes perfect sense.
It would be really helpful to know what meds or OTC drugs you took to "fight" COVID other than the Paxlovid rx
We took Ricola for cough, Airborne, Zinc, and Dual Action Advil.
That isn't a bloody purse .. it is a lightweight foldable tote bag!!
In the USA what we call a handbag they call a purse.
And she told you why she has it - if she is required to check the backpack, she can use it for some of the contents that she doesn’t want to check. I have purses of all sizes and some are that big. Just depends on what you need to carry.
It really isn't necessary to be ugly.
Hush up snowflake!@@SMElder-iy6fl
Hahaha good for you!!! I draw on my black light luggage with white fabric marker!! And yours was so much smarter than a Tumi!!! They are soooo heavy!!!!
One more question. Do you have a formal night that you need a nice evening dress?
On a Viking River Cruise - no. It was very casual and I wore black slacks and a nice blouse at night.
Very interesting! My daughter and I are doing a 2-week Viking cruise in mid-November from Budapest to Amsterdam. Our air was included free and we also got a great price on the cruise. We did a week long Christmas markets cruise last December on another line so it will be interesting to compare a 1-week vs 2-week river cruises on different lines. I have done 40+ ocean cruises (where I get free laundry due to my cruise line loyalty) so packing for a 2-week cruise with no laundry will be a challenge ( the cost of sending out your laundry on a River cruise is ridiculously expensive!). Any additional tips will be appreciated!
The floor in the bathroom is heated, and there is a control to make it hotter. Bring some clothes pins and a small cord - then you can rinse out things in the shower, hang them up, and they will be dry by morning. Enjoy your trip - the river boats are amazing.
@@sandijerome thank-you! I was thinking the same thing that in order to travel lightly, we will need to rinse some of our things out along the way. I’m also debating whether to extend our cruise at the end in Amsterdam as we really don’t get to experience that. I did find the prices charged by Viking to do this were outrageous though so I was thinking of doing this independently. I’m not sure if Viking will add a surcharge to change our return flights if we do this?
@@joandobrijevic7572 We handled our own flights and Amsterdam hotel - so not familiar with their fees - sorry. We stayed at the Hotel Hilton - because we had stayed there before and didn't plan a lot of things in Amsterdam.
Hello! Did the backpack wheels stain your clothes from being dirty or not really? Thank you.
Sorry to take so long, just dug out my backpack today for another trip and the wheel are pretty clean. So I put some baby powder on them and a black shirt - and no problem. There is a plastic frame on the bottom that seem to hit just right to keep the wheels from touching my back. I hope this helps!
@@sandijerome thank you 👍
I love packing videos! Your hanger strategy with 3 days of clothes is amazing! Where did your cruise start and end ? I am looking into either a Rhine or Danube , did you like Viking? Thanks
I love Viking-best time and we did the Rhine which is a great river. Thank you for the comments and you might enjoy my free e-book on my website. Www.sandijerome.com
Love your packing and thanks for the ideas. But with everything you shown is that under 15 lbs? Isn’t international travel carryon have to be 15-19 including the wait on the luggage?
We never had anyone look at our carry-on - but I don't think it was very heavy since I often wore it on my back.
That's a great idea, nestling protein powder in water bottle.
i agree, Claudia :)
Good tips. Where is your packing list?
It is on page 25. sandijerome.com/free/RhineRiverCruiseSandiJerome.pdf
Hanger method is different and unique!
Brand new subscriber here ..thanks, Sandi, for your packing tips content. 🧳🚙✈️💺❤️😊☀️🛳️
I use a similar combination of bags-Travelpro spinner, Vera Bradley rolling backpack, and crossbody purse. This is a set up that I can handle on my own.
You wanna come help me pack for my first river cruise ❤
Only if I can come along - you are about to have the time of your life!!!
@@sandijerome and you're a Disney fan too, kindred spirits!
@@MichelleBradley-f1t Have you been on a Disney cruise yet?
@@sandijeromea cruise on the ocean is out of the question for me now! River cruise, baby steps! We go to WDW on average almost every other year! Our next trip is in April! We usually go in January or September. This is our first spring trip. I hope we don't regret it! 😅
@@MichelleBradley-f1t April can be crowded in the parks, but the BEST weather. Always warm (January can be cold and windy) and very little rain (we're soaked right now,) good choice. I was terrified about an ocean cruise - I get seasick, but we went on the 3-day Disney Wish and got a cabin on a lower deck toward the middle and never felt at anything. It is short, inexpensive (compared to a river cruise) and so easy to combine with your Disney visit - 45 min from Orlando. Maybe try that in 2027, but only Dec-Apr to avoid hurricanes and stormy seas.
Love your video. What is the brand of the beautiful red jacket you are wearing?
My jacket was from the Columbia store. Thanks!
Great ideas !
Thanks - I'm working on the ocean cruise packing now.
Thanks, great video
Happy you liked it - safe and fun travels
Where did I you get the little strap to attach both bags together ? Please .
They are actually used to wrap around suitcases to keep them shut, but also make a nice "joiner" of two bags. You can get on Amazon amazon.com/BlueCosto-Luggage-Straps-Suitcases-Suitcase/dp/B08XJYKWW4/?th=1
i'm just wondering about that magnetic clips and hooks. I don't have an idea what and how it looks like and how you said you use it.
The door was magnetic, so we'd hang up our hats, gloves, scarves, etc - on the door.
@@sandijerome oh ok, I see. Thank you!
@@BeverlyJC There is more info on page 29 of my free ebook sandijerome.com/free/RhineRiverCruiseSandiJerome.pdf
I didn't take an iron, but I did take a flat iron for my hair, and that was okay. I sprayed my clothes with hot water and then were fine the next day.
Iron?? Viking does not allow irons on their ships.
Thank you for posting this video. So nice to see a new (to me anyway) way to pack clothing. The rolling backpack is a great personal item!
Thank you so much - it has taken many years and trips to find just the right fit for me!