1. Introduction
From packing to unpacking, Joanna Teplin of ‘The Home Edit’ shares her best tips for staying organized with iBestTravel.
2. Tips for Staying Organized While Traveling
Keeping your wardrobe organized at home is hard enough, but when traveling it can become a monumental task. Joanna Teplin, known for her expertise in organization through Netflix’s The Home Edit, provides invaluable advice on how to pack efficiently, maintain organization during travel, and develop a systematic approach for when you return home from your trip.
Staying Organized While Packing
Teplin recommends using packing squares or packing cubes, which are small zippered pouches that help you categorize your belongings. “Clea and I use them in different ways,” Teplin explains, highlighting that effective packing aids in understanding what’s in your suitcase.
Thoughts on What to Pack
Teplin suggests that depending on the nature of your trip, whether for work or leisure, you may want to adopt a system similar to Clea’s, which involves organizing clothing by type.
Choosing Packing Cubes
Joanna admits to having a fascination with packing squares, mentioning their significant role in keeping her organized during extended trips.
Preventing Forgetfulness While Packing
To ensure nothing is forgotten, consider dedicating a travel section in your closet for items you regularly need on trips. This minimizes time spent searching for essentials.
Maintaining Order in Hotel Rooms
Upon arrival at a hotel, Teplin emphasizes the importance of immediately organizing your belongings into drawers rather than leaving everything in your suitcase.
Handling Dirty Clothes
Teplin utilizes a foldable bag for dirty laundry, which allows her to keep the packing process straightforward and organized, especially useful when shopping while traveling.
Keeping Travel Items Organized at Home
When back home, utilize the laundry bag to easily manage dirty clothing. This not only keeps your items in order but also prepares you for the next trip.
Unpacking Strategy
Teplin is a firm believer in unpacking as soon as possible for optimal organization, but acknowledges that back-to-back trips can complicate this process.
This interview was edited for both clarity and length.
Alison Fox is a contributing writer for iBestTravel. When she’s not in New York City, she enjoys spending time at the beach and exploring new destinations, aiming to visit every country in the world. Follow her adventures on Instagram.
