Comments on: Travel light – pack for a week with only a backpack! http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/ Fluent Every Year Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Tyeisha http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1502 Tyeisha Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:52:00 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1502 I also agree with packing light. On our family 3 day trip to Puerto Rico. We were able to each take just one carry-on bag. I also agree with packing light. On our family 3 day trip to Puerto Rico. We were able to each take just one carry-on bag.

]]> By: Randy (@Yearlyglot) http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1442 Randy (@Yearlyglot) Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:51:18 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1442 Mine isn't very big at all. In fact, I particularly bought it smaller, to force myself to carry less. And more interesting, I still feel like I took too much. I could have done without the second pair of jeans. <br><br>If you pack smart, you should be fine in both places. I wouldn't worry about mailing clothes all over the world. Mine isn't very big at all. In fact, I particularly bought it smaller, to force myself to carry less. And more interesting, I still feel like I took too much. I could have done without the second pair of jeans.

If you pack smart, you should be fine in both places. I wouldn't worry about mailing clothes all over the world.

]]> By: Dee http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1440 Dee Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:02:10 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1440 How big is your backpack? It looks about the same size (maybe a little smaller) that the one I want to take for 2 weeks in Scotland and 2 weeks in Italy. I know I am going to have a problem because we are planning on May and the weather will be significantly different in the two countries, but I thought I might mail my cold weather stuff home from Scotland. The back pack I want to take is 1647 cubic inches (27 liters). I know it will be a stretch, but I really want to try this. I will be on the move, so wearing the same thing won't be a problem. How big is your backpack? It looks about the same size (maybe a little smaller) that the one I want to take for 2 weeks in Scotland and 2 weeks in Italy. I know I am going to have a problem because we are planning on May and the weather will be significantly different in the two countries, but I thought I might mail my cold weather stuff home from Scotland. The back pack I want to take is 1647 cubic inches (27 liters). I know it will be a stretch, but I really want to try this. I will be on the move, so wearing the same thing won't be a problem.

]]> By: Randy (@Yearlyglot) http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1415 Randy (@Yearlyglot) Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:41:07 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1415 I keep a poncho in my city bag (go bag/ whatever you call it) yet ironically, I don't bring one when I travel. I don't even know why. I keep a poncho in my city bag (go bag/ whatever you call it) yet ironically, I don't bring one when I travel. I don't even know why.

]]> By: Randy (@Yearlyglot) http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1414 Randy (@Yearlyglot) Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:38:18 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1414 I've already had several attempts made to pick my pockets here! Amazing. I've already had several attempts made to pick my pockets here! Amazing.

]]> By: Randy (@Yearlyglot) http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1413 Randy (@Yearlyglot) Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:36:20 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1413 Rick Steves has a lot of really good advice on his website. There are a few items with which I disagree, but he's certainly got the benefit of a lot of experience.<br><br>However, it's important to remember that everyone is different. His advice (while good) is only perfect for him. The biggest thing I find lacking in his advice is to pack for, and prepare for, the type of lifestyle that fits you. For example, beach bums probably don't need to bring evening wear... but others do. Rick Steves has a lot of really good advice on his website. There are a few items with which I disagree, but he's certainly got the benefit of a lot of experience.

However, it's important to remember that everyone is different. His advice (while good) is only perfect for him. The biggest thing I find lacking in his advice is to pack for, and prepare for, the type of lifestyle that fits you. For example, beach bums probably don't need to bring evening wear… but others do.

]]> By: Scott Lurowist http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1411 Scott Lurowist Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:21:31 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1411 I pretty much follow Rick Steve's advice (<a href="http://www.ricksteves.com" rel="nofollow">www.ricksteves.com</a>). He has traveled Europe for 30 some years. I pretty much follow Rick Steve's advice (http://www.ricksteves.com). He has traveled Europe for 30 some years.

]]> By: Manuchan http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1404 Manuchan Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:52:33 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1404 I thought the pickpoketing capital was Naples ;-) I thought the pickpoketing capital was Naples ;-)

]]> By: Manuchan http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1405 Manuchan Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1405 as a woman, I must admit that I can not do without a lot of things for the bodycare. Instead of working on my vanity, I solved the problem by starting to collect the small free samples of creams, shower gels, perfumes, etc.. and to preserve them for my travels. :-) <br>I also usually bring with me a poket-size raincoat. In some situations it has been very useful. <br>Barcelona is wonderful, enjoy yourself! as a woman, I must admit that I can not do without a lot of things for the bodycare. Instead of working on my vanity, I solved the problem by starting to collect the small free samples of creams, shower gels, perfumes, etc.. and to preserve them for my travels. :-)
I also usually bring with me a poket-size raincoat. In some situations it has been very useful.
Barcelona is wonderful, enjoy yourself!

]]> By: Randy (@Yearlyglot) http://www.yearlyglot.com/2010/07/travel-light-pack-for-a-week-with-only-a-backpack/#comment-1402 Randy (@Yearlyglot) Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:27:06 +0000 http://www.yearlyglot.com/?p=3673#comment-1402 With regard to the passport, I have a scanned copy which I emailed to myself. Email is easy to access world-wide, in case something happens.<br><br>I do keep the original with me, but not where it's easily accessed. One doesn't really get asked for a passport very often, so it's not a big deal. With regard to the passport, I have a scanned copy which I emailed to myself. Email is easy to access world-wide, in case something happens.

I do keep the original with me, but not where it's easily accessed. One doesn't really get asked for a passport very often, so it's not a big deal.

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