April's #iexplorechat topic “What's In Your Bag?” was sponsored by Contiki. Below are some of our favorite chat moments.
Q1: When packing for a trip do you fold, roll or jam it all in? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/hlCpC0JXPz
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
A1: @iexplore @ContikiUSA I have good intentions & roll on the way, but on the way home it's all just shoved in there. #iexplorechat
— Mags (@Magsonthemove) April 20, 2016
A1: I fold, baby. I've never believed in the rolling thing. @cestchristine #iexplorechat
— Laura Powell (@dailysuitcase) April 20, 2016
A1: I also like to stuff things like socks into boots! Want to take advantage of any extra space. #iexplorechat
— Christine Amorose (@cestchristine) April 20, 2016
A1 firm believer in the roll technique, seems to produce the least amount of wrinkles! #iexplorechat
— Nina Winwood (@addictedtomedia) April 20, 2016
A.1 We love the packing cubes so I know where everything is located! #iexplorechat @ContikiUSA
— Travel Mindset (@TravelMindset) April 20, 2016
Q2: Name three things that always travel with you? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/FZTlUfrTwS
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
A2. Leather boots, inflatable pillow, silver hoop earrings. You never know! #iexplorechat
— Kelly Lewis ✈️ (@gokellylewis) April 20, 2016
A2: Books. Travel Journal. Camera. Anything else, I can live without! #iexplorechat @ContikiUSA
— Lindsay Hahn (@hahnlindsay90) April 20, 2016
A2 Make up, camera & my phone #iexplorechat
— ELISA PERRY (@thewannabegypsy) April 20, 2016
Q3: What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever packed for a trip? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/8dqd8eWRuQ
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
A3. What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever packed for a trip? A Cinderella dress! #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/QIqc66A9jG
— Christy Woodrow (@OrdinaryTravelr) April 20, 2016
A3: @iexplore @ContikiUSA I once packed a cake in my checked bag for a #disneycruise b/c a friend told me I couldn't #rebel #iexplorechat
— Mags (@Magsonthemove) April 20, 2016
@will_brendza @iexplore I will need to hear the toupee story....
— Lauren Monitz ✈️ (@LaurenMonitz) April 20, 2016
All the important things! Haha! #iexplorechat https://t.co/Om9Z2g2Xmk
— Travel Mindset (@TravelMindset) April 20, 2016
A3 I may or may not have brought maple syrup with me to Australia... #iexplorechat 🇨🇦
— Nina Winwood (@addictedtomedia) April 20, 2016
Q4: Carry on or checked? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/eGBiuJWjAc
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
@ContikiUSA A4: Usually carry-on but checking a bag tomorrow because 11 days, 2 climates! #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/7Ygu5wwyT2
— Kristin Luna (@LunaticAtLarge) April 20, 2016
A4 I wish I was good enough at packing to just go carry-on but alas! I always end up with both #packingproblems #iexplorechat
— Nina Winwood (@addictedtomedia) April 20, 2016
A4. Carry on if I can. Checked if I must. #iexplorechat
— Attraversiamo (@Lets_CrossOver) April 20, 2016
Q5: Have you ever taken a what’s in my bag photo? Share a photo for bonus points! #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/uaMCg9exgF
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
a5 this is the closest thing i have to a what's in my bag photo https://t.co/qME7ieZID0 #iexplorechat
— Jennifer Chong (@jchongstudio) April 20, 2016
A5. We packed 6 bags for 6 different #contiki trips! You can find out more at https://t.co/LaIiqta6b3! #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/14Y6iEWCZ7
— Contiki Vacations (@ContikiUSA) April 20, 2016
A.5 I'm obsessed with the #layflat trend. I love seeing what people pack! mine from Maui! #iExploreChat pic.twitter.com/SHs5LWg7xl
— Vagabond3 (@Vagabond3Live) April 20, 2016
A5: When we are writing on location, the contents of our bag typically looks like this. #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/fvjcKjYuml
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
A5. But of course, I'm only human! ;-) @ContikiUSA #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/s7CjeXgHwn
— Kristin Luna (@LunaticAtLarge) April 20, 2016
A5: Of course! Here’s what I packed for my last weekend in Portland, in my @SteamlineLuggag: #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/ZTRGBe3ukV
— Christine Amorose (@cestchristine) April 20, 2016
Q6: What would you pack for a trip to Europe? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/dgt4v45trT
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
a6 always a camera, some cute sandals and walking shoes for days of exploring #iexplorechat
— Jennifer Chong (@jchongstudio) April 20, 2016
A6: You’re in luck! I just wrote about my best packing tips for summer in Europe: https://t.co/1bvZihozei #iexplorechat
— Christine Amorose (@cestchristine) April 20, 2016
A6. This is all I need! RT @iexplore: Q6: What would you pack for a trip to Europe? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/VUk2sfCUEB
— Kristin Luna (@LunaticAtLarge) April 20, 2016
@iexplore A6: strange, but fashionable walking shoes. Europeans seem to always perfect the fashionable & practical look. #iexplorechat
— The Wanderlanders (@wanderlanders) April 20, 2016
Q7: What is your most helpful packing tip, trick or hack? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/L3RY5nJP63
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
A7. Pack a dryer sheet so your clothes always smell fresh! Great #hack from https://t.co/pd4LiuWgBP #iexplorechat @iexplore @ContikiUSA
— Lauren Monitz ✈️ (@LaurenMonitz) April 20, 2016
@jasonbwill A7 To keep me on schedule & nourished I like to pre-pack small containers of nuts & nonperishable #healthy snacks #IExploreChat
— Penny Brooks RD,LD/N (@pbroo003) April 20, 2016
A7 Put ur jewelry between 2 sheets of plastic wrap so they don't move around & tangle in your suitcase #iexplorechat #traveltips
— ELISA PERRY (@thewannabegypsy) April 20, 2016
A7: Here are some tips, tricks and hacks for packing for 2 weeks with just a carry on: https://t.co/FYdFAS0LZu #iexplorechat
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
A7: Choose a color “theme” for accessories and make sure everything you pack goes with each other: aim for multifunctional! #iexplorechat
— Christine Amorose (@cestchristine) April 20, 2016
A7. Less is more. #iexplorechat https://t.co/Hv3cC3WqJ3
— G's travel photos (@travelphotogiri) April 20, 2016
Q8: What tech gear do you pack? Camera, computer or just your phone? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/BgvPIsSo4C
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
A8: Macbook, DSLR, @GoPro and iPhone. I never leave home without these! :) #iexplorechat
— Christy Woodrow (@OrdinaryTravelr) April 20, 2016
Q8: What travel gear do you pack? Camera, Computer or phone?
— Jason Will (@jasonbwill) April 20, 2016
A8: #GoPro, #DSLR, Mac and iPhone #IExploreChat #Travel pic.twitter.com/hkZcgbIIM2
A8. I try to go computer-free as much as possible to live in the moment (we can all dream). #iexplorechat @iexplore @ContikiUSA
— Lauren Monitz ✈️ (@LaurenMonitz) April 20, 2016
A8: This is a pretty good example of the look I swear by while traveling in Europe: #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/rAYmWZvUrt
— Christine Amorose (@cestchristine) April 20, 2016
Q9: What questions do you have for today’s sponsor, @ContikiUSA? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/OJibuVAX0y
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
@addictedtomedia Greek Island Hopping and the Croatian Islands are always popular during the summer. #iexplorechat
— Contiki Vacations (@ContikiUSA) April 20, 2016
@ContikiUSA Totally agree. I went on 4 tours and stayed at Contiki Mykonos and Australia resort - totally life changing.
— Stacey (@sshruff1) April 20, 2016
@Lets_CrossOver It's such a stress-free way to travel. Everything's planned for you! Just sit back & enjoy the ride. #iexplorechat
— Contiki Vacations (@ContikiUSA) April 20, 2016
@LaurenMonitz @iexplore People love Costa Rica Unplugged or Sweet As South in NZ - 4 days in Queenstown, Adventure Capital! #iexplorechat
— Contiki Vacations (@ContikiUSA) April 20, 2016
Q10: What European city have you always wanted to tour? #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/d90mk9kTHI
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
My dream location in Europe is Zermatt, Switzerland to climb the Matterhorn What's yours? @ContikiUSA #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/ye09nEOhYd
— JJ YOSH • Adventurer (@jjyosh) April 20, 2016
A10: We have absolutely wanted to explore Stockholm, #Sweden. #iExploreChat pic.twitter.com/ucjQDxHTRy
— HappyTours (@happy_tours) April 20, 2016
A10. Where do I start? Porto, Portugal. Larnaka, Cyprus. London, England. All of Greece. More of Italy. Can't get enough! #iexplorechat
— Attraversiamo (@Lets_CrossOver) April 20, 2016
@ContikiUSA A10 Hands down: Valencia. I dream of eating fresh Paella on Spain's southern coast, a cold cerveza in hand #iexplorechat
— Will Brendza (@will_brendza) April 20, 2016
A10: Kotor, Montenegro! #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/YknxkNp8kT
— Christy Woodrow (@OrdinaryTravelr) April 20, 2016
A10: #Prague! Its history has always fascinated me. And besides, its gorgeous! #iexplorechat @ContikiUSA @iexplore pic.twitter.com/FpVNR4FGfP
— Lindsay Hahn (@hahnlindsay90) April 20, 2016
Thank you to everyone who participated in #iexplorechat today & our sponsor @ContikiUSA! pic.twitter.com/2LrDRXGeIv
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
US Fans: Don’t forget to enter @ContikiUSA’s #BagTagContest - https://t.co/VrYoenKyzL #iexplorechat pic.twitter.com/8F0Gi3ytA5
— iExplore (@iexplore) April 20, 2016
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