Tips On What To Do With Your Items When You Go Travelling

Travelling abroad can feel like a rite of passage for any young adventure seeker, but it is fast becoming a lifestyle choice for solo travellers, couples and even families. Now more than ever, people are trading in their homes and possessions to see the world and live the nomad life. However, what exactly do you do with your items if you want to go travelling? Below, we have given some tips.

Sell

Make sure that you organise and make a list of all of the possessions that you own, (yet this can take weeks, so start early), from this you can decide how many of these items you want to keep. If plenty of these items are in good condition, and you don’t think you will want to store it for the future, then you can sell them to friends, family or on online marketplaces like Ebay, Gumtree or Facebook. Not only will this help you get rid of any possessions you no longer want, but it can also help you raise some extra funds to go towards the trip.

Donate

If you have pieces that you don’t think will sell, however, they are still in too good of a condition to simply throw away - why not donate these to charity? Local and national charities will accept a range of items to either donate to families who cannot afford furniture or to upcycle and sell within their own charity shops. This is a great way to give back to your local community and also help people in need.

Storage

For many families and individuals, it is likely that you will own personal items that you don’t want to sell or donate; if this is the case, ask family and friends if they can look after them for you whilst you are away. After all, it is likely that you will come back after your travels and settle back into everyday life again, and it will be nice knowing there are some home comforts to return to.

If you don’t have any family or friends nearby, or perhaps they don’t want to have the responsibility of looking after your precious items, another option for storage is to hire a storage unit. Cost-effective and affordable, this is a great way to keep all of your personal items securely and safely locked away. Not only will this give you peace of mind that they won’t be stolen by opportunistic thieves, but also, your possessions will be kept in watertight containers, so you also don’t need to worry about water damage.

If this is tempting you, then why not contact Rose Removals? We own a variety of storage solutions, from commercial container hire to self-storage options, ideal for those who are moving across the country or who simply need a space to store their items for a while. To receive a comprehensive storage quote, simply contact Rose Removals today.