I used to pack WAY too much and lug it all around... Here's the checklist I use now to travel light but remember the essentials. 

Packing Rules

  • Less. Is. More.
  • Coordinate colors 
  • Pack for 7 days max (then just do laundry)

Wear on Plane

  • Largest shoes (sneakers or boots) 
  • Heaviest coat
  • ​Jewelry​​
  • Scarf 

Personal Item (Backpack or Purse) 

  • Phone
  • Headphones
  • Chargers and converters
  • Healthy snacks
  • Medicines (ibuprofen, antacids, allergy, vitamins, melatonin, etc.)
  • Empty water bottle (fill up after security)
  • Airplane pillow​​
  • Camera / Go Pro
  • Hand sanitizer (especially for the plane)

Clothes

  • Socks
  • Undergarments 
  • Shorts / Jeans
  • Yoga Pants
  • Shirts (long, cap, tank)
  • Dress(es)
  • Light sweater
  • Pajamas
  • Sun glasses
  • Hat
  • Swimsuit(s)
  • Small purse
  • Laundry bag and laundry pods
  • One other pair of shoes (sandals/heels) 

Toiletries & Accessories

  • Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, dental, razor, scrub, sunscreen, lotion, bug spray)
  • Hair products (brush, clips, hair ties, curlers, etc.) 
  • Make-up bag
  • Chrome Cast
  • Car Magnet to Make Phone a GPS

Wallet

Save Money Traveling

More saving, more travel. 

Global Entry Tips

Skip the customs line and get TSA pre-check.

Healthy Traveling 

Manage exposure to illness while abroad.

Pack Light. Seriously.

Pack efficiently and minimally.

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