Travelers returning from Eastern Europe have successfully brought home alcoholic beverages in glass bottles. To mimic their success, it is important to follow certain tips:
- Only pack glass bottles that have never been opened.
- Wrap your bottle in a self-sealing bag, pressing out all of the air and making sure that the bag is completely closed. If you don't have a self-sealing bag, place it first in one plastic bag. Wrap tightly. Then place it in another plastic bag, covering the opening of the first plastic bag with the second. Wrap tightly.
- Roll the bottle in a large, soft garment or cloth – a towel, sweater, or pair of pajama pants will do nicely.
- When you pack, place the glass bottle in the center of your suitcase, so that the bottle is cushioned by clothing on all sides. Any hard objects should be packed away from the bottle or padded with clothing so that the bottle will not be cracked by your bag's shifting contents.


