Assign one outfit for your travel days. Then you don’t have to think about what to wear on the plane, train or however you are traveling. No matter where you are going, your travel uniform can be the same. I typically wear a black pair of leggings, short-sleeved shirt or tank, and...
Traveling to different regions of China doesn’t mean over-packing. On the contrary, our tip here is: pack light and smart. Make quick-dry fabrics your best China tour friend. Include clothing that can be worn on your active adventures, but also easily dressed up for a night out with a...
If you’re traveling carry-on-only with just a backpack (as we recommend), you’ll want to pack so that you’re making the best use of your limited space, keeping everything organized, and making your bag comfortable to carry. You can do all three with just a bit of planning. Whethe...
Traveling light is an essential step towards embracing the spontaneity of travel. With a small pack, you can travel on impulse, sprinting down the platform to catch that departing train, and leaping from boat to village bus without missing a beat....
Plan on Doing Laundry Unless you have the luxury of hotel laundry or dropping your clothes at the cleaners, doing laundry is part of traveling light. The good news is that it doesn't require much effort. Practice washing your clothes in a sink to see how long it takes to dry. ...
For a trip this long, I packed a 60-liter backpack. If you can bring it down to 50, even better. Really, you would like to pack light when you are traveling and moving around a lot, and even especially if you want to backpack and hitchhike along the way. ...
If you have a decent surfboard bag then you don't need to go mad with the packing. We suggest getting a 10mm thick boardbag as a minimum for traveling and a board sock for a little extra protection. To be extra safe pay the extra money and get a hard surfboard case. ...
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile there are plenty of options to help make sure your bike arrives at its final destination safe and undamaged. If travelling by air most airports will require you to box up your bicycle. Your local bike shop can help with this or che...
Packing a dress coat If you’re traveling on business or headed out to be the best man at your bud’s wedding, you’re probably going topack a suit. We’ve shown you how you can fold your pants in order to reduce creases, but what about your jacket? Many large suitcases have a sm...
Packing for a trip to Florida isn’t as simple as throwing your clothes into a suitcase; you’ll need to take into account the climate and current season, as well as where you are traveling and by what means. Driving down to Florida is much different than taking a plane rin regards to...