Trip types
What to wear on a trip, by temperature
A layer-by-layer guide to dressing for cold, cool, mild, warm and hot weather on a trip, with a rule for rain and wind and what to wear on the plane.
Baptiste Moreau4 min read
Pack once. Forget nothing.
Packing lists you can tick off and print, plus plain advice on what to wear when you are not sure.
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Packing lists
Packing lists
Overpacking is a fear problem, not a space problem
Why most bags are too heavy, what each extra item is really for, and a simple test for deciding what stays out of the suitcase before you travel.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Packing lists
Packing cubes vs rolling clothes: which fits more
Packing cubes vs rolling clothes: cubes keep a bag organised, rolling saves a little room, and neither shrinks clothes as much as people hope.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Packing lists
Packing list for hot destinations: what to bring
A short packing list for hot destinations: loose clothes, sun and water basics, and what to leave at home so your bag stays light in the heat.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Packing lists
Cold weather trip packing list: how to pack warm and light
A cold weather trip packing list built on layers, with what to wear on the plane, what to leave at home and how to keep a winter bag from exploding.
Zeina Saidi4 min read
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What to wear
What to wear
What to wear to religious sites when travelling
What to wear to religious sites when travelling: cover shoulders and knees in most cases, bring a light scarf, and check the site's own rules before you go.
Baptiste Moreau3 min read
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Trip types
Trip types
What to wear on a trip, by temperature
A layer-by-layer guide to dressing for cold, cool, mild, warm and hot weather on a trip, with a rule for rain and wind and what to wear on the plane.
Baptiste Moreau4 min read
Trip types
The case for a boring travel wardrobe
Why plain, matching travel clothes make trips easier, cut decisions and fit in one bag, and how to build a boring set that still looks fine in photos.
Baptiste Moreau4 min read
Trip types
How to pack for a trip with two climates
How to pack for a trip with two climates, such as a hot beach and a cold city: wear the bulky layer, pack thin layers and plan one laundry stop.
Baptiste Moreau2 min read
Trip types
How to do laundry while traveling: sink wash to laundromat
How to do laundry while traveling: a ten-minute sink wash, when a laundromat or hotel service is better, and how to dry clothes fast overnight.
Baptiste Moreau4 min read
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Carry-on only
Carry-on only
Carry-on backpack or wheeled bag: which to pick
A decision rule for choosing between a carry-on backpack and a wheeled carry-on, based on how far you walk, what you carry and how you get around.
Baptiste Moreau2 min read
Carry-on only
Carry-on bag size limits: how to check yours
Carry-on bag size limits differ by airline and fare, so here is how to check yours, measure your bag and avoid gate fees, with no made-up numbers.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Carry-on only
Can I bring a power bank on a plane? Carry-on rules
Can I bring a power bank on a plane? In general yes, in your carry-on and not in checked bags, with limits that vary, so check your airline first.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Carry-on only
Solid toiletries vs travel bottles for carry-on
Solid toiletries vs travel bottles: solids skip the liquids bag and never leak, bottles are cheaper and easier to use. Here is how to pick for a carry-on.
Zeina Saidi3 min read