Packing for Four Weeks in Italy and Spain

Packing

I’m heading off to Italy and Spain in October (Autumn) for four weeks.  I try to pack the same amount of clothing for every trip whether it is for four weeks or three months.  In winter I add one more jumper and a coat.   As a guide I like to limit myself to three bottoms, six tops, three pair …

The Packing Basics – My Rules

I love this part.  I consider packing for travel a personal challenge.  I love shopping for the most versatile, lightest, practical items on the plant. My basic criteria for packing My bag must weight between 17-19kg (this applies to 3 weeks or 3 months!) Everything must fit with a 70-80 litre bag (I refuse to carry anything bigger) Everything can …

The travel gear you need before you pack anything!

Eagle Creek Load Warrio

Clothes are important but before you head to your favorite travel clothing site, you need to get yourself some basic travel gear.  If you get the right travel gear your journey will be more streamlined, organised and ready for anything.  I spend hours hunting for my travel kit.  Weirdly enough I enjoy it.  My short list that I can’t do …

Packing for Europe in Winter

Packing to travel to Europe in winter can be a challenge, but I’m a packing professional!  I am determined to keep my bags light – at a maximum of 17kg for 2 weeks or three months (allows for 2kg of stuff I bring home).  The clothing that I take must be light weight, can pack down and each piece needs …

What to pack for business in Europe in winter

Packing for Business in Winter I take one suit, usually navy, another pair of suit pants – usually grey.  These three pieces make up the bones of my travel wardrobe.  I then add 6 blouses/tops to wear with the suit and pants, giving me plenty of combinations across a two week trip for any scenario – formal meetings, casual meetings, …