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Why you need a travel capsule wardrobe for your next trip (and how to build one)

November 17, 2019 by Melissa 8 Comments

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As you know, we love packing light. It’s just easier for us. One strategy I’ve adopted over the last year to streamline my own packing is the travel capsule wardrobe concept. A capsule wardrobe is a limited set of clothing (you pick the size) from which you can build a huge set mix and match […]

8 mistakes we made packing for our trip around the world (and a few things we did right)

January 12, 2018 by Melissa 8 Comments

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family vacation packing list

Planning a family gap year is an absolutely enormous undertaking. Flights, rental cars, buses, hotels, apartments, activities… and of course, what on earth do you bring for a family of four for an entire year of travel? We had a few months to think about our packing needs and strategize, but there will always be […]

Why you should pack light and how to do it

April 10, 2017 by Melissa 19 Comments

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packing light with kids

The art of packing light can be a challenge even for seasoned solo travelers. With kids, it’s at least twice as hard! However, it’s worth the work – packing light with kids has always made our travels less stressful. We’ll help you navigate the ins and outs to make your travels easier.

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