Soft Luxe Travels: The Day Before the Big Day

As I write this, it's the day before we leave for Vigan. I've decided that today will be all about preparing in a way that honors my energy and keep things soft, luxe, and simple. I’ve learned that the art of travel prep is not about doing everything — it’s about choosing my battles.

Morning Routine + A Comforting Start

I began the day with my usual slow routine, then headed straight to the kitchen. For breakfast, I made a big pan of chicken macaroni soup with onsen eggs. Warm, nourishing, and filling — exactly what I needed before tackling my to-do list. 

I made a lot thinking that we can have some when we get home so that we won't be stuck with instant ramen as we usually do whenever we come home from traveling. However, my son decided to demolish it and leave just half a serving! 😆

The Laundry Rush

Travel means coming home to piles of clothes, so I prepped in advance: two quick batches of laundry washed and dried this morning. A little effort now saves me from overwhelm later. 

Packing With Intention

Just look at that mountain of clothes waiting to be packed! 😆

Packing is always an adventure! Clothes, nightwear, and my son's outfits all sorted into our system — and of course, the essentials: makeup, toiletries, gadgets, and tools. 

We have limited space in the car as my husband might join us, so we all agreed to pack lighter than usual. I packed one luggage and one backpack. 

After the chaos

Lunch + Soft Luxe Choices

For lunch, instead of cooking a big meal, I listened to my body. I'm exhausted as I've been running around since yesterday! I heated up ham and cheese empanadas and served mango cheese tarts for dessert. Also had some chicharon from our Tagaytay trip. I served that, too. The soft luxe life is really about honoring what I can do in the moment without draining my energy.

Conserving Energy for Tomorrow

Instead of pushing myself, I decided to keep the rest simple: later tonight, I’ll make pressed luncheon meat sandwiches for our road trip breakfast, paint my nails (classic red, of course 💅), and then rest.

I'll be using that OXX Cosmetics Gel Effect Nail Polish. I'll write a review about that soon!

My Soft Luxe Takeaway

The day before a trip doesn’t have to be chaotic. With a little planning and a lot of grace, I can prepare well while still preserving energy for the adventure ahead. After all, traveling in comfort starts the night before.

✨ How do you prepare for trips? Do you go all-out or do you also have a system to conserve your energy?