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6 Packing Light Tips for Winter Trips

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Packing even for a beach trip in just a carry-on can be a little tricky if you aren’t used to packing light. Not only does packing light save money, but it also saves time, because travelers don’t have to stand around the baggage carousel waiting for their luggage to (hopefully) make it off the plane.

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Packing Light: Tips for Your Toiletry Bag

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After posting about how I packed a week's worth of clothes in a backpack , I promised you a post on how to pare down your toiletries. I have been working on bringing fewer or smaller things on my trips when I travel, which might be difficult for those who want to take their whole routine on vacation with them.

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Review: Cheat Sheets Laundry Sheets

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As you know, I am a big advocate of packing light and doing laundry on trips, in order to maximize the small space you have. The Sea Spray fragrance is very light and clean, so if you're sensitive to smells, this shouldn't bother you at all.): They work equally well in hot or cold water. They don't add any weight to your luggage!

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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The only other one is in Austin, but it lets you explore art through murals, light installations, lasers and more. Drive-thru holiday lights The pandemic really brought back seeing things from your car, so check out what's local to you. Interactive Art Attractions/Exhibits I love when I can enjoy art in a completely different way.

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You Have Questions, I Have Answers!

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Still can't pack light? No matter what you have questions on or need a little bit of help to do better, let me know: Need help learning to plan better? Need ideas for budget destinations? Not sure how to budget for a trip? Need an audio version of the blog? Want video tutorials?

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How I Quit Overpacking

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If I'm headed somewhere that is too warm to wear a long-sleeve layer, I will just bring a light wrap, so I can cover my arms and shoulders when I'm under the air conditioning. Packing light isn't always easy, but the more you do it, the better you get at it. Cardigan/wrap - I almost always bring a cardigan, if only to wear in my room.

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Pack with Me: One Week In a Backpack

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I know a lot of people struggle with packing light, so I'm here to show you how I pack when I travel alone. Now, I also brought a roller bag with me, because I knew that I would be bringing quite a bit of stuff back, but it literally only had a rain jacket in it. This backpack fits under the seat and has a lot of organization.

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