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Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:41:06 +0000

[...] There is nothing I hate more than traveling. Not the seeing new places, visiting old friends, and having adventures part, but the literal traveling part of getting on a plane and journeying somewhere. The germy airports, the delayed flights, the checked baggage fees — take your pick, I hate them all. The only way I can truly get excited about traveling is by accruing adorable accessories, which is why Iâ€™ve fallen hard for the Etsy shop train cases, $60 to $110, my favorites, actually make me want to ride the rails cross country just to show off the luggage. â€“Katie D. Related: Are you a good traveler? [...]

By: Siiri

Siiri — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:40:27 +0000

I hate to brag, but I’m pretty good at the travel prep. After numerous unsuccessful trips (where I have 7 shirts, but one pair of pants, no underwear and only heels to walk all about town) I realized “this is bad, what is wrong with me?” So now I first check the weather, make a list of what I need (types of things, not specific pieces), and then when I go to pack, I get out the bag I’m taking, open it, and pull all the pieces that are on the list.
Then, before packing them (and don’t forget your toiletries, but you put those in last, on top for easy access), I look at how any of the pieces can do double duty for me on the trip. This means most of the pieces can be mixed with each other for say 6 different outfits from 2 shirts, 2 pants, 1 shorts, 2 shoes and a jacket and sweater. Although sometimes I’ll also bring a dress or two, because they take up no room, I can pair with both the sweater and the jacket, and that’s just upped my outfit count to 8. Now I can go a whole week in a weekend sized bag. At this point, you don’t even need to check your bags, just get there early enough so you get good overhead storage on the plane!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:20:14 +0000

I on the other hand check everything in the one bag and if I can avoid even carrying a purse or laptop through the airport I will to spare my back.

I travel often for work and packing is like an art form. I usually just start a few days before and throw everything I think I might need out on one spare surface as I think of it, Then the night before I put it all in the bag and I can do any editing then. People always ask is that it?

Also a spare phone charger is a great thing to have.

By: zzipper

zzipper — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:25:16 +0000

Same as Christine – I never check a bag. Avoid taking bulky items including jeans, instead layering lighter items as needed. I have certain classic, easy to wear clothes that are designated as always-pack-for-travel and I also have a spare bath kit tucked in my travel bag.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:05:47 +0000

The best travel advice I ever got was to never check a bag. I used to bring way too much (just in case!), but I’ve made a strong effort to pare down to the bare essentials and bring only what I can carry in one small suitcase, no matter the length of the trip. It’s very liberating!

By: megan b

megan b — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:48:18 +0000

I have actually become a good traveler- I make lists and everything, and I stress out, but that’s how I am about everything. I always make sure to pack 2 pairs of comfortable shoes and lightweight clothes for layering.

By: j

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:07:55 +0000

No, definitely not. I both over pack and under pack – pack too many clothes and not enough of everything else, inc. shoes, toiletries.

By: DJ

DJ — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:11:03 +0000

No, I’m not. I fret and I worry and I make crazy long lists.

However, once I’m at my destination, I’m fine.

I just hope someone can someday invent a functional teleporter… that would really take the stress out of travel. Pop into Paris for the day, then back home again. ; )