I'd like to try and pack only one carry on for our Europe trip. I can't imagine taking trains all over Italy and having to take a large suitcase. Who is going to care if I wear the same 4 outfits for two weeks? I'll wash them, promise!
Yet each time I mention wanting to take as little luggage as possible, people seem shocked. My only real concern is taking back treasures we find in Italy. I thought maybe I'd bring a fold up tote bag (Rick Steve's of course) and sending that through luggage to be able to carry on the treasures.
I'd really like to try it!
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You can do it. I, and the omnipotent Mr. Steves, have faith.
I'll tell you, the amount of luggage we (Travis and I) trudged across Europe with for the Transatlantic cruise was at truly idiotic levels. Two suitcases and two carry ons never will happen again.
Even for our 15 day trip to Australia, where we needed to pack for both cool (Tasmania) and hot (Alice Springs, Uluru) climates, we took one carry on each and a small camera bag. You wash clothes, re-wear everything, and make do.
The funny thing is, on those trips where we over-packed, many items went unused. Now, everything that hits the carry on is worn and re-worn.
Now we find ourselves wanting to take less and less with each trip. Brazil is eight days and we're thinking we can manage with just backpacks.
Once you pack light you'll never look back. Be a traveler and forgo the tourist mentality!
Jason, you give me hope! I think the cruise is different, formal night and sitting with the same people calls for a different mentality of dressing. I feel like I constantly change clothes on a cruise. Pool wear/port wear/dinner wear/casual wear.
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