I only ever pack one pair of shoes on holiday as they work for every occasion – and they're on sale on Amazon

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Some are on sale for under £33
GOT SOLE I only ever pack one pair of shoes on holiday as they work for every occasion – and they're on sale on Amazon
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IT'S a running joke how lightly I pack for a trip abroad, no matter how long I'm away for or where I am going.
You'll often only see me carting a backpack around, or at a push, a small hand luggage-sized suitcase (yes, even for 10 days travelling around Kenya).
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I've been wearing the same sandals for years on holiday - and they are the only ones you need to pack
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You can wash them as well - they even survived colour festivals and muddy walks
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I now try and only pack with a backpack, thanks to not needing any extra shoes
And a huge part of this is thanks to perfecting my footwear choice - by that, finding a pair that go with quite literally everything.
Enter Tevas - no longer considered the ugly shoe only your dad would wear and some of the comfiest I have ever worn.
By that, I mean I can walk up to 30,000 steps around a city with no blisters or shin splits.
(My 20-year-old self who tried to walk around all of Rome in gladiator sandals would cry in happiness, knowing this).
The thick rubber base means there is little impact even when pounding cobblestone pavements.
Not only that, but they are ideal beachwear shoes.
Along with the comfort, you can even go into the sea with them if you come across any stony shores.
I've often gone for a paddle in the waters while keeping them on, including during a trip to Zurich where I wasn't the only one wading into the water wearing them.
Yet they even work for nice restaurants in the evening as well.
While I love my tan coloured Tevas, the black, thinner strapped versions are the ideal update for a night out on the town, with them still looking smart enough.
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They don't even look out of place in fancy restaurants
While they are the only shoe I pack, if you are desperate to take a pair of trainers with you, Tevas are so lightweight that they can easily go into any bag without much effort either.
Have I persuaded you? If you are still on the fence, then you can find them on sale on Amazon at the moment.
The classic black versions are down to £32.50 rather than £45.
Or their newer thinner strapped versions are on sale for £45 rather than £50.
Other places they are on sale includes Schuh, where they can be found for £34.99, or ASOS for £45.
And don't just take my word for it either.
Former ballet dancer Kristie explained on her social media last year that she thinks they are great as well.
She said: "You can wear them in the water, when they get dirty, you wipe them clean.
"They're very tacky so on uneven surfaces you feel very stable."
In the mean time, here is a "three-shoe" rule some packers swear by.
And here's why you should never wear trainers to the airport.
The bags, plane outfits and accessories The Sun's travel team loves K-Brands Sick Bags - £14.99 for 24 (approx. 55p each). Sturdy sick bags with a plastic ring for easy holding and a heavy-duty design to prevent leaks.
- £14.99 for 24 (approx. 55p each). Sturdy sick bags with a plastic ring for easy holding and a heavy-duty design to prevent leaks. Phone Suction Holder - From 99p on Amazon. Features 12 suction pads to stick your phone to any glass surface for hands-free video calls or selfies.
- From 99p on Amazon. Features 12 suction pads to stick your phone to any glass surface for hands-free video calls or selfies. Amazon Foam Earplugs - 34p per pair (£3.39 for 10). Moulds to your ear shape for comfort, muffles noise effectively on planes, in hotels, or from crying babies.
- 34p per pair (£3.39 for 10). Moulds to your ear shape for comfort, muffles noise effectively on planes, in hotels, or from crying babies. Matador's Pocket Blanket Mini - A water-resistant mat that fits in the palm of your hand, perfect for laying down in airports, on the beach, or anywhere a child might need a break.
- A water-resistant mat that fits in the palm of your hand, perfect for laying down in airports, on the beach, or anywhere a child might need a break. Flight Socks - From £5.99 on Amazon or £7.95 from Asda. These help prevent swollen ankles on long flights and are advised to avoid DVT.
- From £5.99 on Amazon or £7.95 from Asda. These help prevent swollen ankles on long flights and are advised to avoid DVT. Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 - £69.99. A trusty e-reader that can store hundreds of books and doubles as a tablet for offline viewing of shows like Netflix on flights.
- £69.99. A trusty e-reader that can store hundreds of books and doubles as a tablet for offline viewing of shows like Netflix on flights. Primark Packing Cubes - £8 for a pack of three. Life-savers for compressing clothes to save space and for organising items like trousers, tops, and swimwear within your luggage.
- £8 for a pack of three. Life-savers for compressing clothes to save space and for organising items like trousers, tops, and swimwear within your luggage. Bluetooth Headphone Adapter - £16.99 from Amazon. Allows you to connect your own headphones (including noise-cancelling ones) to onboard inflight entertainment, with 18 hours of battery life.
- £16.99 from Amazon. Allows you to connect your own headphones (including noise-cancelling ones) to onboard inflight entertainment, with 18 hours of battery life. Hoppstar Artist Kids Camera - Pricier end of travel accessories (specific price not given). Takes excellent pictures, has a decent screen, and can print black and white versions in about three seconds for a non-messy activity.
- Pricier end of travel accessories (specific price not given). Takes excellent pictures, has a decent screen, and can print black and white versions in about three seconds for a non-messy activity.
Primark Dark Pink Joggers & Matching Sweatshirt - £6 each. Comfortable, loose-fitting tracksuit pieces that are ideal for flights and are very budget-friendly.