The Most Useful Fashion Piece to Travel With

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When travelling, I’m always trying to pack light. They only way to do that is to find items that have more than one purpose to cut down on the things you need to bring. No matter what side of the world I go to, during any season, I ALWAYS bring this accessory with me because of its functionality and style.

I'm talking about A SARONG.

Sure, this is a no-brainer for beach destinations. But I have brought this with me in snow mountain climates and through European cities. 

This piece is so convenient because you can use it in so many different ways... 

As a scarf – typically how I wear this on the go. The medium material provides the right amount of warmth while still being able to breathe making it easy to adjust in temperature changes.

As a blanket – I arrive in the airport wearing this as a scarf, but as soon as I hit that chilly and dry airplane air, I convert this into a blanket.

As a shawl – in Europe, I used this to cover my shoulders when I would enter churches. This is also handy for air-conditioned/drafty places

As a beach cover up – The obvious choice. This is what the sarong was intended for.

To dry off – Yes if I don’t have a towel on hand I will use my sarong. This is actually pretty great for drying your hair! The material is absorbent and dries quickly.

To sit on – for any impromptu beach trips or picnics

As a privacy shield – I have used this to cover myself when I need to change by draping it over myself or I ask a friend to hold it up like a screen. I also lay it over the tops of open beach or shopping bags to cover the things inside.

As a pillow – No matter where I am, I can roll this up to rest my head on.
As an umbrella - OK...this one is a stretch. BUT I have used it several times to beat the elements. I cover my head when going through the rain from one dry place to another and to get some shaded relief from the hot sun.
As a mask - as an asthmatic person, I have used this to cover my nasal passage when I am in heavily polluted areas or around smokers.

I am sure there are many more ways to MacGyver this item, which is why it accompanies me in all my trips. Not to mention it comes in a never-ending selection of patterns and colors that can work well with your outfits. So on your next journey, don't forget to take a sarong with you.