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always learning
There are times when it is possible be so enthusiastic about packing light that one leaves behind something that’s really important to pack every.
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excess baggage
A story from the mid-2000s, when we were still checking our luggage:
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non-negotiable things
My husband and I have a trip coming up later this spring and I’m thinking about packing.
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extra baggage
Back in the olden days, when we were still maximalist packers, we sometimes carried unusual extras in our checked luggage.
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overburdened
I used to be a maximalist packer.
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less minimalist
For all that I talk about packing as little as I possibly can for travel, sometimes, our itinerary requires additional clothes or items.
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afterward
Question: When you get home from a trip, do you unpack immediately or does it take some time?
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other stuff
My husband and I both packed well for our travels last spring with regard to clothing and toiletries.
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tetris
I learned an unexpected packing lesson last month.
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a road trip packing recap
I asked in my last post if anyone would be interested in how I packed for my road trip last week and some folks said yes, so this one’s for y’all.
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bits and pieces
My husband and I are back from our trip out west to see national parks. Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming are beautiful states, and the state and national…
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maps
Once upon a time, my husband and I traveled with guidebooks, maps, and (going way back) travel brochures we ordered before our trips.
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