This Month on the Blog -
Traveling Light: How to pack for travel using only carry-on luggage
Traveling light is my superpower. The only time I ever check a bag is when I move to a new country (or if someone requests an obscure whisky). No matter how long I travel for, I don't bring more than a carry-on suitcase and a purse. The longest I’ve ever traveled without checking a bag was four months.
But I’ll be honest with you, traveling with only a carry-on is not for everyone. If you want a new outfit for every day of the trip, this won’t work for you. If you don’t like doing laundry while traveling, this is not for you either. If you’ve got a complex beauty routine that involves more than three steps, traveling with carry-on only might be too restrictive.
If on the other hand, you aren’t worried about outfit repeating, handwashing clothes in the sink/using laundry services, or simplifying your beauty routine, then traveling with only a carry-on can make travel so much less stressful.
In this post I’m sharing my tried and true packing list. The one I’ve used for over a decade to travel to every single continent in the world (yes, even Antarctica). The one I have used to pack for hostels, luxury hotels, cruises, and couch surfing. I can’t imagine traveling any other way, and I hope this helps open up the possibility of carry-on only travel for you too.
Refine Behind the Scenes
This month's blog post was inspired by my recent two week trip to Vietnam. It's been a while since I've taken such a long time away from anything related to things I feel like I "must" be doing. Taking some time off has left me feeling clear-headed and light, and honestly, I don’t have anything particularly profound or productive to report, which feels oddly great.
So if you’ve been carrying around a bunch of “I musts,” consider this a gentle nudge to let a few of them go, even just for a little while. I hope you’re able to find a moment to slow down, soften your pace, and remember that rest is not only allowed, it’s essential.
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x Coco
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