Travel wise, travel light!

MANILA, Philippines — Celebrate your freedom by exploring the cities and countries you’ve always wanted to discover. Cross out those dream destinations on your bucket list by planning the most epic adventure yet.

Whether that destination is within the country’s 7,107 islands or somewhere across the seas, enjoy a smoother and more convenient travel experience with intuitive pieces from the world’s best.

Tips on how to travel light

With back-to-back seat sales, flying abroad for on-the-whim adventures is now possible! But with great deals come the limit of carry-on luggage.

Here’s how to keep it light, and travel without excess baggage.

1. Organization is key when it comes to packing. To maximize space and to pack more efficiently, roll your clothing instead of folding them. This avoids wrinkling, too.

2. Another tip, pack clothes made from jersey or other loose fabric that doesn’t wrinkle.

3. Pack a more versatile wardrobe by choosing pieces that can be mixed and matched and layered on. Essentials include a cardigan or light jacket, plain shirts, a pair of jeans, dresses and skirts. If you want to channel your personal style, use accessories instead to spruce up your outfit.

4. If you don’t have a separate bag or luggage for your shoes, pack your shoes inside a shower cap. This keeps your sneakers and heels from dirtying your other clothes.

5. Instead of lugging around your big bottles of toiletries, opt to pack sachets or transfer your shampoo, conditioner, lotion and bath gel into smaller containers, just enough for your trip.

6. Why not bring disposable underwear?

Love your luggage

Echolac brings together the best of Eastern and Western design with its line of hardside and softside luggage and backpacks. Boasting Japanese, Chinese and Italian ingenuity, Echolac’s wide selection of bags and luggage protect your valuables, while still remaining compact and lightweight.

Wander & fly

Refined lines, precise mechanisms and smart features are what define a Wenger piece. From its spinner cases to its carry-on luggage, appreciate the eye for detail in each exceptional design. Whether you’re rushing through the lines at the airport or dashing to your connecting flight, don’t worry about your laptops and other devices as Wenger will keep them secure and protected every inch of the way.

Welcome to the wild

Sturdy and practically designed, National Geographic bags are eye-catching must-have travel picks that will help you stand out and let your true adventurer personality shine. With National Geographic’s other nifty picks, such as canvas backpacks, hip packs, slings and messenger bags, easily spot your back in a sea of more tamed designs.

Backpack & beyond

Skechers’ backpacks with adjustable straps and memory foam padding offer backpackers the most comfortable experience and ease of movement. Designed to give you utmost support, these backpacks help relieve stress and tension on your shoulders and lower back by distributing the weight evenly. Whether you’re hiking up scenic trails or exploring cities by foot, Skechers will never hold you back. 

Style supreme

Elle, the style purveyor in French design, never compromises style and quality, and beautifully marries unparalleled durability with modern materials in each of its chic designs. Enjoy getting lost and falling in love with the experience of travel with Elle. *

(For more information, check out www.jakebros.com, www.facebook.com/JakeBrosPH or visit leading department stores.)