business trip
Buying Breakables
When on holiday or even on a business trip, you’re going to want to purchase some souvenirs or gifts. However, travelling brings up one issue: how to get those purchases home. If you’ve bought several breakable items, you’re going to have to be very careful. Here are some tips for dealing with breakables.
First, if you’re going to purchase something fragile, try to go for something small. It’s going to be challenging enough getting it home without breaking it. Getting a large item home without breaking it is truly a headache, especially if it won’t fit in your luggage and you have to have it specially shipped.
Second, try to pack your fragile items in your carry-on bag so you can have more control over how the item is transported. Checked luggage on airplanes, buses, and trains are often thrown about with little regard to their content. This can cause damage to fragile items packed inside, even if those items are well protected.
Third, wrap your fragile items in something to help protect them. Clothing is a good choice if you don’t have any other packing materials. Do your best to cushion the items, and try to place the breakable item between several solid items like books or boxes to give it stability. If the item didn’t come in a box, try finding a box to put it in to add more protection.