I love my Heattech underwear from Uniqlo, it is not expensive and keeps warm. Also their ultra light down pieces are great for layering. Sorry! I'm just a fan :)
LMAO: Nice one Sonia: I'm sitting here in thermals right now (cheaper than turning the heating up...). Totally spot-on about layering. Whatever you're wearing, a hat and gloves will make a ton of difference because you lose loads of heat through your head and hands. The best gloves for the money are neoprene fisherman's mitts. They have a one-piece mitten outer shape which is really good at conserving heat, but the mitten section folds back to reveal individual fingers, some with open tips, underneath, so you can still manipulate stuff. You can get them in black too, so they don't look like sportsgear and go with pretty much anything. The advantage of neoprene is that it's still an insulator even when it's soaking wet, so given the near impossibility of making gloves fully waterproof, it's a better alternative (wet and warm is better than wet and cold). You can also get inner gloves that boost the performance of regular ones. They're usually very tight, feel like silk and are so thin that it's hard to believe they work, but they do. the tightness meas they open your pores and that traps another layer of warm air between you and the cold. You can get neoprene or gortex socks that will keep your feet warm and dry even if your boots arn't waterproof.
I'd keep checking the UK weather reports regularly if I were you: it looks like we're heading for this winter's first cold snap in the next few days. Have fun in London!
Nice video Sonia :) Not many people think about traveling in winter but I love it because there's often half as many tourists around - I was in Athens last december and had the parthenon all to myself! I grew up in Australia (where even our winters are warmer than a lot of people's summers) so when I first arrived to work the winter season in a ski station in the French Alps a few years ago I was severely underprepared and had a lot to learn. So here's a few tricks I've picked up over the last few years that your video missed. The first thing I learnt was NOT to layer socks. It restricts circulation, reduces wicking (increasing the likelihood of sweat staying close to the skin, therefore making you colder as it cools down) and is just generally a bad idea. One, good quality pair of technical ski or hiking socks might cost more money to begin with, but they generally last a really long time and, in terms of warmth, are worth countless pairs of cheaper, colder socks. Also, a small, fleece or down vest is a great middle layer - keeping the vital organs in the body warm, whilst also giving your arms freedom of movement and avoiding that horrible sticky, puffy, too-many-clothes, 'michelin man' feeling. And again, layers are good, but not too many - all the merino/silk/synthetic base layers in the world won't help you much without a decent outer layer. One really good, light and warm, preferably waterproof, down (it's so compact!) coat/jacket is for me, absolutely essential. And lastly for the ladies. . . . Fleece lined leggings!! I love them so much I can't even explain it. They keep your legs a bazillion times wamer than any pair of jeans or pants, but they take up less than half the room in your luggage. They come in all sorts of colours and styles and are very easy to mix and match with skirts, dresses and even winter shorts for a variety of outfits. They're wonderfully comfortable for planes etc because there's no seams or studs or pockets to dig into you if you're sitting still for a long time and if you do happen to be unlucky enough to get caught in the rain. . . they dry out MUCH faster than conventional pants. Happy Traveling!!
YES to the fleece lined leggings/tights. I live in the upper midwest (definitely the coldest on average in the us) and i live for fleece lined things (and long johns. Not cute but can be a life saver in extremely cold temps)
I've always known to dress in layers. However, I never knew there was a specific way that it should be done. Well, it does help. I am the type of person who likes walking through snowy places and very cold weather. In fact, I have videos on my channel involving me playing in the snow.
Can you do a video on packing for spring in europe? I am going with my school to Paris in April and don't want to overpack. I always do. I am also a fashionista and want to still look good
Hand warmers are well known to people from cold climates not going to lie I used to stick them all over myself when I lived in Michigan it was the only way.
Hey Sonia! I'm going to be travelling soon and I'm gonna be bringing a bunch of presents. Do you have any tips on how to pack them so they won't break, or any other tips about presents in general?
lazulita21 thanks a lot! What I'm actually interested in is in bringing the presents back home though- not taking them with me! I'll be coming home with a very heavy suitcase! Haha
Awesome vid! I wish I had watched this before I moved to China (where it is often unheated indoors in the winter)!! Do you have some particular companies you would recommend for good under layers?
Where do you buy these scarves that you sometimes also use as blanks and pillows? I'm looking to purchase one for myself. I have seen you uses them in other travel tip videos as well.
really any store can have them your just look for over sized scarfs, made of wool. I found one in an English market made of Yak wool. Huge and warm. I also have the infinity scarf from Lululemon, the one with buttons, not as warm but its pretty big and nice because its more compact so easier to travel with. I use it year round from traveling.
Does wearing the big boots on the plane cancel out the rule in your security video about wearing shoes that are easy to take on and off? My boots have metal parts on them so I'll definitely need to take them off.
Can you please talk about layovers??? I will probably go to venezuela in april and I will stop in aruba for 9 hours on my way I did some research but you are the best !!! Please help can people go out of the airport ? It's 9 hours enough? What about the luggage? Helppppp
LaChulaKc don't they normally transfer your luggage for you? Make sure you pack beach stuff in hand luggage, it's a small island you could go to the beach for a few hours. You do need to allow a lot of time for customs though, it takes a long time there!
Please Sonia answer me, i have been wondering for so long where you were born. I am portuguese and here many women have that name and i know you speak spanish and some portuguese, so i got super curious.
depends where you are from, if you are from southern US and you don't really have season then I suggest winter. but if your from northern us or canada summer would be more interesting. Really depends on where in England I assume London, and the big city. early summer in England is like North Americans Aprils. well most of their summers are like our aprils. Atleast in winter you have snow there. Either is nice, just keep dry and enjoy mother nature with historic England. Hope that helps :).
fashionforwardable Thank you so much for your help. My husband is from western US which is more mild weathers and hot summers, and I'm from the north so long winters and short summers. We are trying to decide between May or October, but maybe May would be nicer than October in England? Yeah, we were thinking mostly London. If we have time, perhaps going up to Scotland.
I was in England late May early June last year. May is great because the seasons are changing so depending on where you go, it could still be chilling spring or the flowers could be blooming. We did get a bit of rain in London, but some sun too. we took a day trip to Brighton on the trains (really cheap) and really nice, so much less touristy. And loads of cute shops. If you've never been all the 'tourist' sights in London they are a must see for the first time. If your spending a few days in london get an Oyster pass, that's the card they use for the Tube (subway) in london. Goes pretty far outside of london too, and you don't have to worry have paying for Zone tickets, sooo much easier, just fill the card and go. If your heading more North check out Stratford, Shakespeare's birth place and great place. Also Wales is insanely beautiful. Never been to Scotland but Wales is alot closer so if your pressed for time that might be an idea
Great video as always. I'm always in a constant battle to stay warm and nothing ruins my day faster than being cold. Great tips!
I love your winter videos. My family goes on a lot of winter trips every year. I'm always looking for new packing tips. I love your videos
Another nice video Sonia. Keep warm!
I love my Heattech underwear from Uniqlo, it is not expensive and keeps warm. Also their ultra light down pieces are great for layering. Sorry! I'm just a fan :)
travelling from scorching hot australian summer to freezing cold winter in canada in january :) this video helped!
If I could thumbs up more than once I WOULD! I've been waiting this video for I long time
Thanks, Sonia!
I just love all your videos, your travel, tips, review videos, thank to you I was able to succeed my first trip last December.
Thank You Sonia
LMAO: Nice one Sonia: I'm sitting here in thermals right now (cheaper than turning the heating up...). Totally spot-on about layering. Whatever you're wearing, a hat and gloves will make a ton of difference because you lose loads of heat through your head and hands.
The best gloves for the money are neoprene fisherman's mitts. They have a one-piece mitten outer shape which is really good at conserving heat, but the mitten section folds back to reveal individual fingers, some with open tips, underneath, so you can still manipulate stuff. You can get them in black too, so they don't look like sportsgear and go with pretty much anything. The advantage of neoprene is that it's still an insulator even when it's soaking wet, so given the near impossibility of making gloves fully waterproof, it's a better alternative (wet and warm is better than wet and cold).
You can also get inner gloves that boost the performance of regular ones. They're usually very tight, feel like silk and are so thin that it's hard to believe they work, but they do. the tightness meas they open your pores and that traps another layer of warm air between you and the cold.
You can get neoprene or gortex socks that will keep your feet warm and dry even if your boots arn't waterproof.
Thanks! I'm travelling to London next week (which is 20* WARMER than where I am currently HAHA) but still need to keep warm for long walking tours!
I'd keep checking the UK weather reports regularly if I were you: it looks like we're heading for this winter's first cold snap in the next few days. Have fun in London!
Nice video Sonia :) Not many people think about traveling in winter but I love it because there's often half as many tourists around - I was in Athens last december and had the parthenon all to myself!
I grew up in Australia (where even our winters are warmer than a lot of people's summers) so when I first arrived to work the winter season in a ski station in the French Alps a few years ago I was severely underprepared and had a lot to learn. So here's a few tricks I've picked up over the last few years that your video missed.
The first thing I learnt was NOT to layer socks. It restricts circulation, reduces wicking (increasing the likelihood of sweat staying close to the skin, therefore making you colder as it cools down) and is just generally a bad idea. One, good quality pair of technical ski or hiking socks might cost more money to begin with, but they generally last a really long time and, in terms of warmth, are worth countless pairs of cheaper, colder socks.
Also, a small, fleece or down vest is a great middle layer - keeping the vital organs in the body warm, whilst also giving your arms freedom of movement and avoiding that horrible sticky, puffy, too-many-clothes, 'michelin man' feeling. And again, layers are good, but not too many - all the merino/silk/synthetic base layers in the world won't help you much without a decent outer layer. One really good, light and warm, preferably waterproof, down (it's so compact!) coat/jacket is for me, absolutely essential.
And lastly for the ladies. . . . Fleece lined leggings!! I love them so much I can't even explain it. They keep your legs a bazillion times wamer than any pair of jeans or pants, but they take up less than half the room in your luggage. They come in all sorts of colours and styles and are very easy to mix and match with skirts, dresses and even winter shorts for a variety of outfits. They're wonderfully comfortable for planes etc because there's no seams or studs or pockets to dig into you if you're sitting still for a long time and if you do happen to be unlucky enough to get caught in the rain. . . they dry out MUCH faster than conventional pants.
Happy Traveling!!
YES to the fleece lined leggings/tights. I live in the upper midwest (definitely the coldest on average in the us) and i live for fleece lined things (and long johns. Not cute but can be a life saver in extremely cold temps)
Thank you so much! This helped like crazy!
Hand warmers are life
Thank you very much
This is my new favorite channel!
Sarah Smith same ✌✌
I've always known to dress in layers. However, I never knew there was a specific way that it should be done. Well, it does help. I am the type of person who likes walking through snowy places and very cold weather. In fact, I have videos on my channel involving me playing in the snow.
I'm headed to Alaska for summer (I live in Florida) so it will be very cold on my standards! Thanks
Me gusta cuando te maquillas bastante, mi maquillaje favorito que te hiciste es cuando hiciste el video de como viajar sola
NJ is no Ottawa, but I give a Warm welcome to this refresher video! Well done; Now where is my fur onesie?! :)
If you are doing a lot of walking, two pairs of thinner socks prevent blisters!
Great Video Sonia!!
i love traveling to places where it's winter, especially because it's summer where i live and i need to get away from it :)
wool socks? I will have to try those!! 😊 Have you heard about cashmere socks? I can't figure out what these things are good for! 😁
Can you do a video on packing for spring in europe? I am going with my school to Paris in April and don't want to overpack. I always do. I am also a fashionista and want to still look good
I'd add one thing: a down jacket with hood! Light weight, yet very warm.
Any tips for traveling to Antarctica?
Great tips, but I'm going from -1 in England to 91 degrees in Bangkok in 12 days :D
+ExploreList How did you do? Did you go shopping in Bangkok?
Idellle I did, I actually came back to Bangkok again later in the year.
ExploreList
Nice. I am to poor to travel so far away.
Idellle I'm not rich, but if you save up money, it might take 3 years like it did me, but you will be able to travel one day.
ExploreList
:) I can afford to travel to Baltic countries :)
Hand warmers are well known to people from cold climates not going to lie I used to stick them all over myself when I lived in Michigan it was the only way.
Hey Sonia! I'm going to be travelling soon and I'm gonna be bringing a bunch of presents. Do you have any tips on how to pack them so they won't break, or any other tips about presents in general?
look up this video - Sonia has a few tips about traveling with gifts here: Travel Tips: How to Travel with Christmas Gifts
lazulita21 thanks a lot! What I'm actually interested in is in bringing the presents back home though- not taking them with me! I'll be coming home with a very heavy suitcase! Haha
Awesome vid! I wish I had watched this before I moved to China (where it is often unheated indoors in the winter)!! Do you have some particular companies you would recommend for good under layers?
TryUniqlo!
Try Woolpower! woolpower.se/en/
Are you saying "Adjö" in the end? Like the Swedish word?
+vikky955 sounds like adio , αντίο in Greek means also goodbye
Where do you buy these scarves that you sometimes also use as blanks and pillows? I'm looking to purchase one for myself. I have seen you uses them in other travel tip videos as well.
really any store can have them your just look for over sized scarfs, made of wool. I found one in an English market made of Yak wool. Huge and warm. I also have the infinity scarf from Lululemon, the one with buttons, not as warm but its pretty big and nice because its more compact so easier to travel with. I use it year round from traveling.
also try searching for Pashminas! :)
Just go to a shop and ask where to find them. Seek and ye shall receive. Simple and easy.
wow you have the best eyebrows
thanks!
btw, have you ever been to alaska?
Does wearing the big boots on the plane cancel out the rule in your security video about wearing shoes that are easy to take on and off? My boots have metal parts on them so I'll definitely need to take them off.
I often travel in boots, I just untie them in the queue and tuck the laces in, so I can slide them off for security :)
Can you please talk about layovers??? I will probably go to venezuela in april and I will stop in aruba for 9 hours on my way I did some research but you are the best !!! Please help can people go out of the airport ? It's 9 hours enough? What about the luggage? Helppppp
LaChulaKc don't they normally transfer your luggage for you? Make sure you pack beach stuff in hand luggage, it's a small island you could go to the beach for a few hours. You do need to allow a lot of time for customs though, it takes a long time there!
Please Sonia answer me, i have been wondering for so long where you were born. I am portuguese and here many women have that name and i know you speak spanish and some portuguese, so i got super curious.
Chill She is from Venezuela.
Were you born in Ottawa?
My husband and I are having a hard time deciding if we should go to England in early summer or winter. :(
depends where you are from, if you are from southern US and you don't really have season then I suggest winter. but if your from northern us or canada summer would be more interesting. Really depends on where in England I assume London, and the big city. early summer in England is like North Americans Aprils. well most of their summers are like our aprils. Atleast in winter you have snow there. Either is nice, just keep dry and enjoy mother nature with historic England. Hope that helps :).
fashionforwardable Thank you so much for your help. My husband is from western US which is more mild weathers and hot summers, and I'm from the north so long winters and short summers. We are trying to decide between May or October, but maybe May would be nicer than October in England? Yeah, we were thinking mostly London. If we have time, perhaps going up to Scotland.
I was in England late May early June last year. May is great because the seasons are changing so depending on where you go, it could still be chilling spring or the flowers could be blooming. We did get a bit of rain in London, but some sun too. we took a day trip to Brighton on the trains (really cheap) and really nice, so much less touristy. And loads of cute shops. If you've never been all the 'tourist' sights in London they are a must see for the first time. If your spending a few days in london get an Oyster pass, that's the card they use for the Tube (subway) in london. Goes pretty far outside of london too, and you don't have to worry have paying for Zone tickets, sooo much easier, just fill the card and go. If your heading more North check out Stratford, Shakespeare's birth place and great place. Also Wales is insanely beautiful. Never been to Scotland but Wales is alot closer so if your pressed for time that might be an idea
I never thought of Wales, but that might be better the first time around than Scotland. Did you do the Tower of London & Hampton Court?
Haven't done Hampton Court it looks beautiful though, but I've done Tower of London, its totally worth the money.
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