Monday, September 21, 2009

Carry 2 Bags?



September 21, 2009 Re-think the Traditional full size Travel Bag. Often the start of Travel Packing is choosing the largest bag one can carry and stuffing it as full as possible. Large carry-ons are bulky, heavy and can bump others.
Consider 2 smaller bags as they:
1. Allow you to balance the weight.
2. Are easier to slide under an Airplane seat. (I recently submitted my name to fly stand-by. The flight moved my arrival home by several day-light hours. The Airline employee that took me on the full plane looked me over and said, “Oh, You don’t have anything. If you had a large bag or needed an over head space I could not get you on this full flight.” I took my seat and put my bags under the seat.
3. Using supplies as you go may allow you to take only one small bag home.
4. Accommodate less dirty laundry eliminating depressing mounds of dirty clothes when you get home.
5. Encourage thinking to mail home gifts.
Smaller Luggage is Worth thinking about.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

How much do you really need?

Ever wonder if you could actually make it a week with one of those little toiletry containers?
IT is certainly surprising how far a little can stretch when you are relaxed and away.
You may find that next time you shop for a trip you will be looking for smaller containers.
Maybe the ones you take this trip will still have a little left at the bottom.
IT is a joy to travel lighter.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Can you Run with your Luggage?






Sept. 4, 2009.
Can you Run with the Luggage you Travel with?
1. Is the Item so important to take that with you that it could affect your ability to run?
2. Can you briskly climb stairs with your luggage?
3. Are you comfortable walking across Manhattan with your luggage?
4. Do you have to have someone watch your luggage to visit the Ladies room or hail a cab?
I read this thought early in my travel life and it has focused my “Lite” travel.
This concept really helps me with that ache to carry “IT” just because I Might want it.