In a previous post, I explained the questions that I ask myself before I begin packing. (You can read my packing process part 1 post here.) Once I’ve answered those questions, I make a list of the specific items I need to pack for my trip, and then, this is the key, I stick to the list. While I will … Read More
MY PACKING PROCESS PART 1
Over the years, I have made countless packing mistakes–some annoying and some disastrous. It’s taken a while but I have finally established a packing process that keeps me from over-packing while insuring I have everything I need. My process involves asking myself a series of simple questions: Where am I going? What will the weather be like during my visit? … Read More
MY PACKING GAME CHANGERS
In my pursuit of carry-on packing perfection, two things have proven to be my packing game changers: a garment rack and packing cubes. As someone who is prone to over-packing, I have found these products to be essential to my packing process. (I’ll tell you about my process in another post). Garment Rack I purchased the LCH Multifunctional Bamboo Garment … Read More
WHEELS UP IN 30 GO BAGS
Recently I was watching one of those procedural crime shows where FBI profilers fly around the country solving murders. Every episode features the lead character saying, “Get your bag. We’re wheels up in 30!” And off they’d go. I’ve come to find out that these bags are called, “Go Bags.” I like the idea of having a bag ready to … Read More
MY OTHER BAG
Most airlines allow you bring one carry-on and one personal item (or what I call “my other bag”) on board. For my carry-on, I love my Away Travel Bigger Carry-on (You can read about it here). Since my transition to carry-on only travel, I have been searching for the best “personal item.” So far, I have purchased and used four … Read More
CARRIED AWAY WITH AWAY TRAVEL
The pile of luggage in the basement attests to my pursuit of the perfect carry-on suitcase. I knew I wanted a light-weight roller bag, but I wasn’t sure that hard sided luggage would allow me to pack everything I needed for a trip. My first failed carry-on purchase was a light-weight, fabric soft sided piece that was very expensive. Truth … Read More
READY TO GO!
READY TO GO! When I was in college, my sorority hosted a fund-raiser called, “Two Tickets to Paradise.” The idea was you packed a bag, went to a tropical themed party and bought lots of raffle tickets (and lots of fruity adult beverages with little umbrellas). At the end of the night, the prize-winning raffle ticket was drawn. Then, … Read More