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How To Travel with a
Carry-On Size Bag for 8 weeks!

 



If you're a tried-and-true traveler, I'm probably preaching to the converted, but here goes: When packing, remember:
less is more! Cut down on how much you pack and you also cut down on aching arms, packing time, and inconvenience. Convinced? Here are some suggestions that have worked for me:
  • pack washable, comfortable clothes in colors that mix and match (non-wrinkle is best)
  • ask the experienced travelers you know how much they pack, and learn from them
  • pack clothes you can wear in layers, for warmth
  • pack your suitcase, then carry it around the block with you. Still want to take all those clothes?

Every time I travel to Europe, I pack less. This page used to explain how I traveled with just a carry-on for a month. Now I've doubled my own record!

For an 8 week winter trip to Italy (with a short detour to Barcelona), I packed:
  • 1 pair of black jeans
  • 1 pair of black trousers
  • 1 sweater/jacket
  • 2 pullover sweaters (tan, blue)
  • 1 black knit pullover with red pin stripe
  • 2 black stretch turtleneck tops
  • 1 black scoop neck top
  • a nightgown
  • 2 sets of underwear and socks (hand-washed nightly)

On the plane, I wore black suede trousers with a comfortable black top, a pair of black suede short boots (my only footwear for the trip), and a black leather jacket.

I Also Took:
  • toiletries
  • meds and vitamins
  • digital camera with extra memory cards
  • mini umbrella
  • fold-up bags for souvenirs, etc.

With the above, I found I had enough variety that I didn't want to burn my clothes at the end of the trip, and there was something suitable for everything from hiking to dining out.

Happy Travels! Linda

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