Translating Packing Lists Into Real Life

I shared my planned packing list list for Italy, but wanted to follow up and show how it panned out in real life. It’s easy to say you’re going to pack light, but it can be harder to actually do it! Honestly, packing light takes a little more planning on the front end, but makes your trip… Continue reading Translating Packing Lists Into Real Life

How To Pack for a Semester Abroad

As I’ve said before, I am a reformed over-packer. True Life: We wore all of our clothes on the plane to avoid being charged for heavy bags. I mean I really, really, REALLY badly overpacked. Always. It’s embarrassing to think about how much I towed around for almost no reason.When I was a senior in college,… Continue reading How To Pack for a Semester Abroad

Packing for Hot & Cold Weather in One Carry On

For the second year in a row, we’re going to the tropics & the arctic tundra in one trip. Last year was Mexico & Montana, and this year it’s Florida & South Dakota. Brrrrrrr.Last year, I was able to fit everything for a beach anniversary trip & a snowboarding trip in ONE carry on. This… Continue reading Packing for Hot & Cold Weather in One Carry On