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
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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
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
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
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
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
What to wear
What to wear on a long flight: comfort rules that work
What to wear on a long flight: loose layers, soft fabric, easy shoes and compression socks if your doctor agrees, plus what to leave out of the outfit.
Baptiste Moreau3 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
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