Unpacking my Ireland Trip: FAVES & FAILS! ☘️

[@GenxGypsy1968]

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[@241JMJR]

Great video. Annual traveller to Ireland. It can easily rain there every day of your vacation. The rain poncho is a good idea. Doesn’t take up much space The winds will destroy those umbrellas and the Irish will laugh at you. Packable puffer jacket a must!

[@ginamills5597]

I would like a video @ waterproof sneaks.

[@tinalangley4220]

same!

[@mcf1543]

Yes please!! 🙏

[@karlameshey6042]

I use Frogg Togg waterproof sneakers and they are fantastic!

[@Butterflies.and.Tulips]

Having just been on a tour trip, I appreciate the unpacking video of what you need and don’t! I know I overpacked for my trip!

[@hume6900]

Jen, there are some things that are better to have and not need then need and not have. In my book a first aid kit definitely fits in the first category.

[@MulliniksRolland]

you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !

[@donnacuff1773]

I have been on several cruises, a couple Trans-Atlantic and a little rough crossing and I take “Bonine “. It works excellent and do not make you drowsy at all. I highly recommend it for motion sickness. 😎

[@suewolf3279]

Oh! Definitely looking forward to the video about the waterproof sneakers

[@katherinezulick8637]

Just got back from Dublin yesterday and I learned how cold it can be even in August. Would add an umbrella and packable rain jacket.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Oh yes, I used both of those often 😊

[@heidifritz3053]

It was great to see the “after” video and hear all of your tips!

[@LogemannBilly]

The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

[@sharonrazmzan4777]

Great video. In regards to prunes, I always bring “Smooth Move” tea bags just in case. They work like a charm.

[@traceymarshall5886]

We have prune juice in ireland and medication in the pharmacy. Irish people drink kombuccha or kefir and we eat kimchi

[@maryannvangrevenhof8769]

Great video! I just found your channel the other day and have been binge watching! My sister-in-law and I just booked a bus trip to London, Ireland, and Scotland for next year! What month were you there? What was the temp like? We’re going in June. I’ve been taking massive amounts of notes from your videos!

[@bondgirl30]

Check out the Reef brand wedge sandals. So comfy!

[@traceymarshall5886]

We cannot wear in ireland due to the rain

[@pjhosang2977]

I always take my powder collagen in a small container when I travel. It really helps with the knee joints with all the walking-especially on uneven surfaces.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Definitely bringing it with me on all future trips 😊

[@debk6598]

Heading to Scotland on a tour in a month. This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@martybarnes9364]

Love that mug!

[@MolinaFarler]

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@Jarofpencils]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! We head out to Ireland Sept 3 and I was waiting on your return video to get the valuable information you were going to share with us. I have changed my packing list from what you recommended. I would have never thought of the motion sickness bands either. Thank you again.

[@debraedwards7048]

Great video-- I've been waiting for your return as I'm leaving for Ireland/Scotland in three weeks! Never even thought about the wrist bands. Had them during an Atlantic Crossing last December and I'll also be in small van tour of both countires. Adding now to my must have packing list right now. I'm sure I'll be thanking you for the tip!!!!

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thanks, very enjoyable!!!

[@MiaHessMusic]

Waterprrof or resistant sneakers: I go to a dedicated runners' shoe store and buy winter running shoes with GoreTex. It's your friend. My two pairs have last years and still work at keeping my feet dry unless I literally step in a puddle that goes well over my ankle. I alos highly recommend merino wool socks. We get Bombas but there are other good brand out there. I honestly thinking good running shoes give great support and wearablity. Especially if, like me, you neeed lateral support. My ankles aren't the strongest. When I'm traveling to known wet places, like Ireland say, I always have an extra pair of socks in my bag or jacket plus a ziploc bag. If my socks do get wet, I change them. As soon as I can get to something that can pat dry in inside of the shoe. I've heard of folks carrying microfiber washclothes with them for that very reason. Just a thought!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Great suggestions!! Thank you 😊

[@Catmom4life]

Great video!! So much helpful information. Thank you for sharing! 💚

[@CathiWarren]

What tour did you take? It looks wonderful!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I did this tour with She's the World Travel, I have the link in the description and pinned comment if you want to check them out. I'll be hosting a trip with them next year to Africa...hoping to do an announcement video about it soon 😊

[@DebbyCastrillo]

Glad you and your mom had a great trip! I don't plan on leaving the country any time soon, but will keep your tips in mind! I have the same yellow foldable umbrella !

[@colleenc5008]

Sounds like you and your mom had a wonderful time. Ireland is on my bucket list! What did you think of the Tripped method for choosing your wardrobe? Will you use it again?

[@MaycoFabon]

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

[@americafirst6628]

Great review. Welcome home. Id recommend getting some "Calm" magnesium ur gut will be so happy

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I've tried Calm a few times and it doesn't really work for me, not sure why :(. But I appreciate the suggestion 😊

[@jennifer21571]

Thank you so much for this video! I'll be on a British Islands cruise in 4 weeks and this was really helpful! Any other videos relating to this trip would be fabulous! Thanks again!!

[@traceymarshall5886]

I wish people would stop calling ireland the british isles!!! How about we call mainland europe Naziland

[@jennifer21571]

​@@traceymarshall5886Relax....that's what the cruiseline called MY itinerary, so that's what I called it.

[@bearlycountry2406]

I’m leaving for a British isles cruise in 2 weeks, I so appreciate this video!

[@traceymarshall5886]

Ireland is not in the british isles. We dont call mainland europe nazi-land...so why insult irish people???

[@kathygarnett5115]

Your home! I leave Tuesday for Ireland for 10 days, Iget motionsick too. Have the bands and medicine, I just don’t know how many throw up bags to take LOL

[@ShesTheWorld]

We had lots of folks on this trip that are prone to motion sickness. The only day it was an issue at all was on the ferry to the Aran Islands. The rest of the days on the bus, the bands and the bonine/dramamine worked great. Just take your meds an hour or so before heading out each day. Have a wonderful time!

[@traceymarshall5886]

Yes we have minges in ireland (not mosquitos) and yes when you encounter them at dusk it is awful as they do bite

[@LariTanner]

You should try Reef sandals, I have two pair and I love them, they are so comfy and can be dressy and casual. My favorite is the Reef Cushion Vista Higher's. Some have sling back styles others are slip on's, but well worth it and so comfy!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I do have a couple of Reef sandals. One I took to Japan last year, and they unfortunately tore up my feet. But generally, I LOVE Reef. I'll have to try out the Vista Higher's, thanks for the suggestion 😊

[@LariTanner]

@@GenxGypsy1968 I'm so sorry! I wore my Reef shoes on Jeju Do (island) in South Korea and never had a problem and I wear it everyday at home, however I am not doing a lot of hiking in them. I wear them out to shop and go out for dinner or errands, simple walking. So I can totally see that it might tear up your feet if you wear them to do a LOT of walking. Mine don't have the cork sole, could that be a difference? You rock, I love your channel and I appreciate all the advise you give!!

[@traceymarshall5886]

We dont wear reef sandals in ireland because its raining everyday and we suffer as it is from yeasty feet

[@LariTanner]

@@traceymarshall5886 Oh no, so sorry to hear that. I live in Texas where it's humid and it does rain, but I have only worn my Reef's for shopping, not for hiking. I can see where it could cause lots of trouble when hiking!

[@treudattravel7820]

Another comment from your mention of dried prunes: I've found most of the time prunes are part of resort and cruise breakfast buffets. However, I bring senacot and colace ALWAYS for the reasons you mentioned.

[@amequarianairedalemom4753]

Awesomely helpful info! Glad you had a great trip. This is perfect timing as we’re leaving for the UK Tuesday! 😊 I’m so torn on hair tools. I always use a blow dryer brush but I don’t have a dual voltage one. I think I may just buy one there.

[@ShesTheWorld]

Super easy to pick one up in most pharmacies.

[@damitdaina]

I also do tours. My first was Ireland. I am about to go to Canada.

[@jbach1841]

The best conditioner I use for travel comes from hair color kits from the local drugstore (CVS, Walgreens, etc). I prefer Loreal's Excellence but Preference would work too - they both have the conditioner in a tube and one tube lasts me at least a week of daily use. It is highly concentrated so a little goes a long way. I wait until I see the hair color on clearance or on sale with coupons and pick up a couple.

[@deniseyoung3738]

Thanks! I see this as some good advice for a lot of Northern Europe. And I wanted to say, I've been watching some of your older videos. While you always look pretty, I like your new "natural" hair much more!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Aww, thank you! I'm enjoying it too...especially not having to color it every three weeks 😂

[@SartyikuoAehyt]

Combining elegance and luxury kislux

[@traceymarshall5886]

You can also drink kombuccha, or kefir or eat kimchi here in ireland.

[@SingermanRyun]

En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.

[@Mommaslew]

Great video! I have been watching so many videos on packing and traveling to Spain in September. Yours have been very helpful! I found a cool hair tool, dual voltage. It is a combination of a flat iron and barrel curling wand! It is by VGR, the Travel Curling Iron, Multi Voltage Curling Iron.❤❤❤❤😊

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Ooohh, good to know...I'll have to check that out. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@robinnapier3385]

Check out sandals from sorel!!

[@yelystanich5834]

Thank you for sharing all that information on your trip. I'm going next spring on a Transatlantic cruise, Mediterranean and Japan for over two months with carry on and my personal bag only. I see where you could have cut back.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Yes, I've done quite a few videos where I pack carry on only, this trip didn't require it so I decided to embrace the extra room. I do have a video coming out soon with tips on how to pack lighter 😊

[@traceymarshall5886]

Yes i do several transatlantics and only ever bring carry on bags on any trip (even for 6 week trips). European airlines penalise you and charge you alot for check in luggage. Our flights dublin to barcelona then miami to dublin are only €300 total including taxes because we have carry in. Plus not worried about losing

[@MounGritsch]

I don’t miss a day a week kislux This show..

[@kloverend]

What vitamins do you take every day? I never know what is useful!

[@donnamanitu8673]

The only way that I can get any sleep on a plane is thanks to the Trtl. I am a terrible car/plane/train sleeper but with the Trtl at least I can get some amount of rest.

[@bondgirl30]

Would love a video showing how you use the workout band you don’t use !:-)

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I actually use the app Trainwell and they have workouts that I follow... I don't have the creativity or knowledge to come up with workouts. Plus I really like to zone out when I'm working out, LOL. I'm usually watching travel KZbinrs 😂

[@MsSecretabundance]

Do you use a tanning cream or is it a spray tan? I’m going to Egypt in September and want a little color.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I usually get a professional spray tan before a trip. However, this color is currently naturally obtained because I'm lucky (and grateful) to live on a beach 😊

[@beahughes2984]

I like your top. Can you tell us where you got it and the brand?

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Unfortunately the top I'm wearing in the video is one I got at TJ Maxx about 5 years ago, sorry!! If you want to try to search for it, it's the Tahari brand 😊

[@Mudd3315]

What shaving cream was it that you showed? Always looking for a good travel one and I don’t see it in the description box.

[@bondgirl30]

How do you plan your packing? Lists? Do you have a printed list you use over and over?

[@traceymarshall5886]

5-4-3-2-1 method. Rick steves has great lists

[@ShesTheWorld]

So glad you liked the little gift! I so loved having you and Claudia along!! I cannot wait to take you to Africa next August!! 🦁🦓🐘 By the way, i thought you looked great the whole trip! No need for any other make up or hair stuff!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Aww, you too sweet!! So excited for AFRICA 🌍

[@traceymarshall5886]

Lol im irish and never eat cream or butter. Also you can buy prune juice in supermarket

[@elfmackelfmack]

motion sickness bracelets was too funny for me. I have never heard of such unnecessary items in all my life.

[@GennaFaia101]

So did you think the new packing method for 3 days worked better or worse than capsule wardrobe method?

[@GenxGypsy1968]

That's a great question that I should have answered in the video, LOL! I think I like them equally, it's just dependent on what kind of trip I'm packing for. I think the 3-Day method is fantastic if you have a special event or adventure that you are packing for, otherwise I think doing a hybrid between the 3-Day and the 5-4-3-2-1 method would be perfect. Maybe I'll do a future video doing something like that! 😊

[@GennaFaia101]

@@GenxGypsy1968 thank you.

[@traceymarshall5886]

We call them runners not trainers - trainers is British. Big difference. Also we wear lots of lululemon and Gen Z do wear light wash jeans

[@lindapark8467]

Which size of the two Quince Check in suitcases is the one you used?

[@GenxGypsy1968]

It is the 24" expandable 😊

[@lindapark8467]

Thanks so much! I’m seriously thinking of buying it!!!

[@241JMJR]

Visited Sligo several times. Car sick driving there every single time. 🤢

[@adrianabrown1011]

Thank you for the video. May I make a suggestion? While it is great that you name each item and link it, it would be nice to see them up close. I expect it takes some extra doing to do close-ups but it would be so helpful. For instance I had no idea the UK takes different adaptors than the rest of Europe. I had to go to the link for the product to see how that looks. As a general comment, everything you show in this setup is very small so I mostly got what you said and what you linked.

[@traceymarshall5886]

Ireland is not in the UK - but yes our plug are the same as the uk

[@amysuuc]

Did you take a tour that you could share the info?

[@kaz6655]

You could easily buy those items in Ireland. Just go to a supermarket they sell everything including dried fruit . If anyone goes to uk we have everything you need so you don’t need to use your packing weight with toiletries or anything like that just buy it here and it is cheaper then in USA

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I agree, and usually that is my mode of operation...but with this tour we weren't really walking distance to a grocery store and we were on the go so much, there wasn't the time to stop and grab stuff. 😊

[@traceymarshall5886]

​@@GenxGypsy1968every town in ireland has a shop...even the aran islands

[@treudattravel7820]

Headed to North Germany in early 2025. I own a 650 puffer jacket but not a merino wool jacket/shirt to wear under that. Weather will average 53 during the days. What is your recommendation? Just layer with l/s winter shirts and patagonia type layers?

[@traceymarshall5886]

Yes puffer jackets, rain coats and light jackets like lululemon. Patagonia or colombia have great layer pieces. I dont know when you are going but in winter bring ski thermals for underneath.

[@taracatherineriley]

Hi - heading to Ireland on Thursday. A few days in Dublin and taking the train to Galway for a few nights. Would you still recommend the Aran Islands visit? Ive seen conflicting reports if the boat ride (yes I do get seasick and yes I would have dramamine) is worth the rough ride. I booked a GYG tour to the island for the day.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

My honest answer is unless you REALLY want to explore the ruins and buy an Aran Island sweater on Aran Island (they are available pretty much everywhere in Ireland), I don't think its worth it. Because the ferry takes 1.5 hours each way, your time on the island is really short and I found the tour very rushed. Not sure if it's available in your itinerary, but I loved Kilkarney and the National Park, and Connemara was absolutely beautiful. Hope you have an incredible trip ❤️

[@taracatherineriley]

@@GenxGypsy1968 Thank you for the honest feedback! Take care :)

[@traceymarshall5886]

I would disagree with above. Im an irish person and been everywhere in ireland and the Aran islands i recommend for everyone to visit. Amazing beaches and scenery

[@traceymarshall5886]

​@@GenxGypsy1968i disagree. Im irish and aran islands is my favourite place in ireland

[@sarahsmallwood2052]

Ecco makes a waterproof Chelsea boot that is comfortable straight out of the box.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

I'm definitely planning on trying those out soon!! 😊

[@gwenroireau6203]

I have the same traveling gut problem. I recently went for a family reunion and had to ask my sister if she had any prunes😢

[@traceymarshall5886]

In ireland we drink kombucha, kefir or we eat kimchi or sourdough bread. I also eat miso and yeast. Contrary to the video we dont eat butter and cream in ireland...many of us are vegan

[@treudattravel7820]

OK, yet another question: majority of cruise ships don't allow curling irons. Do you know if this dual outage one is cruise ship friendly?

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Sorry, I'm not a "cruiser"...only been on one and that was almost 10 years ago to Alaska. Maybe someone else in the community has an answer! 😊

[@treudattravel7820]

@@GenxGypsy1968 , FYI: dual voltage doesn't make a difference. No curling irons at all.

[@treudattravel7820]

Crazy question: My clients are BIG wine drinkers are really want to visit Wineries both in Ireland and Scotland. More than enough beer distilleries mentioned. Can you recommend wineries to them? TIA

[@GenxGypsy1968]

According to our tour guide, the wine made in Ireland is terrible...so unfortunately, no suggestions. I'm a wine lover, but I drank cider and Guiness in Ireland 😊

[@traceymarshall5886]

Lol ireland is not at the latitude for wine. This is a crazy question.there is one vineyard in wexford but nobody has tried their wine 😂😂😂

[@patticulver]

Is your suitcase medium or large? Just wondering, for perspective!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

It is the 24" Expandable 😊

[@patticulver]

@@GenxGypsy1968 thank you!❤️

[@traceymarshall5886]

Its too big - we in ireland use 10kg carry on cases because of the cobble stones. We carry them on the plane so we dont worry about losing

[@sandybaldwin1883]

Was the quince bag a checked bag….can’t find the link.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

It is the 24" expandable and it is a checked size bag 😊

[@lindapark8467]

Unfortunately I checked and this quince suitcase is too large for domestic Australian flights on Qantas.

[@traceymarshall5886]

Yes it looks too big. We dont travel with such big cases in ireland eithet

[@michaelwolff305]

lego?

[@lauriedepaulis7445]

Was your driver in Ireland named Keith? I was there for my 4th trip last September and it looks like Keith in the bus mirror.

[@GenxGypsy1968]

No, his name was Enda...he was fantastic. But after four trips, you know how friendly and charming the Irish are 😊

[@traceymarshall5886]

Wow thats an enormous suitcase. We dont travel with that ridiculous amount in ireland

[@kimberlyberlin4999]

Weird that you keep saying "She" about your suitcase. A suitcase is definitely an "It". Otherwise loved the video and can't wait to ge to Ireland myself.

[@accordingtodebora]

Mine is gendered too.. mine's a he.... mostly cause it is a pain....😂

[@happyfamily1298]

Some folks gender their belongings (I’m Gen X and my cars have always been gendered and even named since undergrad). Also, currently it is a common trend to gender things (I see it a lot in my teen daughter’s generation - they will typically gender their stuff female: “I’m having a great hair day - she is giving sassy today!”).

[@angelacastagna3824]

Not weird at all! It’s perfectly fine to call the suitcase a “she”. As other folks have mentioned there are a number of things that have traditionally been gendered such as boats, ships, and cars being referred to as “she.”

[@MsSecretabundance]

Not weird - I name many things depending on their vibe.

[@traceymarshall5886]

Lol Irish people dont wear pochos...we know how to spot the americanz

[@SpatchG]

Why are you such a cow in every comment?

[@traceymarshall5886]

Yes we have minges in ireland (not mosquitos) and yes when you encounter them at dusk it is awful as they do bite