I’ve written before about my journey from compulsive over-packer to a carry-on only international traveler. If you often end up with an overweight suitcase, frantically transferring things from one bag to another at the airport, this post is for you. First, I’ll explain how to approach packing for carry-on only travel and then I’ll provide a full one-week packing list for vacation. I changed my whole approach toward packing almost a decade ago (read this post for guidance on how to do that). Instead of trying to maximize how much an airline will allow me to bring onboard, I travel internationally with just a carry-on suitcase and a light backpack.…
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I’ve written before about how it is, in fact, possible to be minimalist with a baby. When you’re preparing for a new baby, the world will tell you that you “need” hundreds of products, but as I’ve discussed before on this blog, most are not really essential. One of the benefits of embracing minimalism is traveling lighter. In the same vein, a minimalist approach can also make it much less daunting to travel with a baby. Sure, you’ll definitely be packing more than you would as a solo traveler. You’ll probably be taking a stroller and car seat with you, for example. But there are ways to make sure that…
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I’ve traveled a lot in my life. It’s a hobby I love, and I’ve visited 45 countries so far. I spent a good portion of my 20s on planes, for work and for fun. For most of that time, I had no idea how to travel light. I aimed to make my checked luggage exactly 50 lbs, maximizing what I could bring while avoiding fees. On top of that, I’d bring a heavy carry-on and a large backpack on the plane – stretching airlines’ definition of “personal item” to the limit. I mentioned in my minimalism story that when I arrived in country with the Peace Corps, with my maximum…
