I am a huge advocate for packing carry-on only, regardless if my trip is 3 days or 14 days. If you have ever drug your suitcase from the train station to your AirBnb on cobblestone streets just to lug it up 6 flights of stairs, then you will benefit from packing light.
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I’m breaking down how I pack carry-on only, the travel gear I swear by, and my best tips to make sure you don’t feel like you’ve left half your life behind.