I am no stranger to packing light.  I discovered years ago that packing too much can lead to an exhausting, frustrating trip, and that’s not even considering the expense of checking bags these days–imagine dragging a large, heavy suitcase up hillsides in the Greek islands, it was not a pretty sight.  So, I have learned over the years how to continue to pack more economically and wisely to the point that I can now pack a carry on for a 7-10 day vacation.  I’ve done it before on various trips and packed this way again on my last trip to Mexico and will continue to do so and keep revising my methods based on continued info and travel materials (packing cubes are supposedly a big thing, but I’ve never used them…yet).

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