Moving to another country soon, any tips on how to prioritize stuff when packing? Gonna take 2 check -in and 1 hand luggage

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Dont bring your curling iron of hair dryer, just buy new that work with the other country's plugs. Fried too many using converters.

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Which countries? Good luck with the move!
I echo those that say to minimize the electronics your bring and just buy them when you get there.
Also, if you’re keeping a place in your original country, it helps for your first trip if you only bring clothes for 1-2 immediate seasons. (I.e. since you’re moving in fall/winter, don’t worry about most things from your summer wardrobe for now. You can come back for those or just buy them later). If you’re moving for good, then just cull anything that’s already really worn or you don’t love and buy new things when you get onsite. You may realize your new country and climate warrants very different style options than you originally anticipated.

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It will be a Marie Kondo style process. Take your time to pack, don't do it in 2 days.

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You can also pay for excess baggage on airlines...usualky about $100/bag. Worth it!

I had things like shoes and warm coats and ski gear. I am a tall, hard to find size so it was def cheaper to pay excess than shop!

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