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‘My biggest travel mistake’

Ever gone on a trip and forgotten to pack your toothbrush? Or forgot to check the weather so now you’re wearing your warmest jersey in the height of summer?

Our readers share a few mistakes of their own.

Linda:
I once forgot to pack in our underwear for a weekend camping with friends, washed out the underclothes the night and wore them still damp the next day, at least it was clean!

Mandy: We once went on a caravan holiday, packed in everything but the kitchen sink. When we got to our destination, realised we left the caravan's front door keys at home.

Tshepo:
I always over pack.

Angelique: Forgot to pack my toothbrush. A few times!

Lindsay: Yes, when the person at check-in asked if I had any valuables in my luggage I said yes. And when I got back home, I was escorted by two baggage attendants to a spot where my bag lay open, with my personal belongings spewed all over the place. Only to find that alas all my real gold jewellery had been stolen, silly me for not taking them on as hand luggage!

Melanie: The only mistake I made was not leaving enough space to bring back presents and stuff for myself.

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