Travel Light this year

traveltodaywithtar
Jun 23
2 min read

"If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears." -Cesare Pavese

I would love to help you travel - whether far or close, and as fast as you'd prefer - but I would hope to make it feel light.

Here are some helpful tips to get you where you want to go with less baggage, which is always a plus for not just your back, but also your mind. Less lost luggage, less luggage fees, less time spent in baggage claim, less to carry with you. Let go and be free.

How to Pack Light:

Use packing cubes for their ability to fit more clothes and other items in your suitcase.
Use compression bags, which allow you to compress the air out of them without a vacuum, further increasing space in your suitcase.
Roll your clothing rather than folding it (called Ranger Rolling). An effective space saver, simply fold your article of clothing tightly into the shape of a burrito. Roll your shirts and socks together to avoid sock balls.
Plan ahead. Organize outfits according to weather or itinerary. Color coordinate to pack less. Accessorize to dress up the basics. Be strategic with your choices, limiting to one item of each kind of clothing. Choose items that have multiple uses.
Do laundry at your destination. Ask the hotel about laundry services or coin operated laundry available. Bring soap sheets which easily dissolve in water and comply with TSA's liquid rules. Wash clothes in the sink or shower and hang to dry overnight. Pack quick-dry clothing to ensure dry clothes by morning. A Tide pen will handle spills and stains until you return home. Use your cruise onboard credit to pay for laundry service.
Bring travel-size makeup and toiletries. Use the hotel provided hairdryer. Consider alternatives, ie: shampoo bar.
Using a smaller suitcase will force you to pack less rather than filling the space. Always double check with your airline for carry-on luggage size and weight requirements.
Wear your bulky items on the plane. Layer as much as possible.
Make a list of essentials. Then cut it in half and pack only that. If you’re not sure about an item, you don’t need it.