Quick Travel Tip #6 – Travel with a Shawl

A shawl is one of those multipurpose items that should be packed in your carry-on bag on every trip both near and far.

I actually like to carry a couple:

• A thicker shawl that can double as a scarf / sweater if I get really cold.
• I also bring a cheap, thinner cotton one that I can wash in the hotel sink and hang to dry

Here are my 10+ Reasons Why you Should Travel with a Shawl

1. A shawl keeps you warm when you are in the plane, train or car
2. A shawl can cover your shoulders / head / legs in places of worship
3. A shawl can be used as a beach blanket
4. A shawl can be used as a towel
5. A shawl can be used as a swim suit cover-up or robe
6. A shawl can be used as a table-cloth for a spur of the moment picnic
7. The ends can be tied together to make an improvised bag
8. You can use a shawl as a privacy curtain in a hostel or to block the sun from your eyes if you want to sleep in the car
9. A shawl can dress up an outfit in the evening
10. You can use a shawl to wrap a not so clean pillow and protect your head
11. A shawl can be used as a lumbar support
12. In the case of injury, you can use the shawl as a sling

These are just a few ideas. What do you use your shawl for?

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