The Traveler's Packing List

"He who would travel happily must travel light."

- Antoine de Saint- Exupery

It doesn't matter if you are traveling for a weekend trip or backpacking across Europe for two months, either way my suggestion is to pack light - one bag only!

I got a taste of traveling bug long before I started working in the travel industry as a Tour Director and now I work for the an airline.

I travel 90% of the time for my job and have learned to pack light over the last ten years.

One carry-on suit case because I don't like waiting for baggage plus you can always wash your clothes.

Here are my short list of must-haves. Remember - if you forget something or need something you can always purchase it later on. And pack for each season!

Clothing to Pack:

• Underwear + Bras, Socks, Swimsuits (1-2)

• Casual Shirts (4), Dress Shirts (3)

• Sneaker (1), Dress Shoes (1), Sandals (2)

• Sweater (2), Light Jacket (1)

• Dresses (2), Skirts (1), PJ's (2)

• Pants (2), Jeans (2), Shorts (1)

Toiletries to Pack:

• Toothbrush + Toothpaste (1), Floss

• Soap, Shampoo + Conditioner, Hair Brush, Styling Tools

• Facial Cleaner, Toner

• Lotion, Makeup, Nail items

• Feminine_Hygiene Products (only if this applies to you)

What to pack in your carry-on:

• Headphones, Earplugs, Tissues, Lip Balm (3), Travel charger adapter

• Travel Blanket+ Pillow, Snacks

• Empty Water Bottle, Camera, Sunglasses

• Hand Sanitizer, Passport/Visa/ID/ Negative Covid- test (PCR) or Vaccine Card

• Credit Cards, Cash, Keys, Itinerary

The list above is something I would use to pack for a two-month trip. I would do laundry every once in a while or anytime I would pack up for my next destination (clean clothes make me happy), buy anything I would need that I didn't pack, and pack clothes that I can dress-up & dress down (multiple use clothing) so every piece of clothing can go really far.