Here is probably one of the most important chapters of my book. Un fortunately this is also one of the longest parts of the book. This is why they shall be divided into three parts. this is the first part. Enjoy... Packing Simple as can be…pack light. I can’t give any better advice than to look at Rick Steves’ website. He tells you how to pack, what to pack, and what not to pack. He also provides a checklist you can print out and take with you. I would be cautious about checking your luggage at the airport. I would limit yourself to a carry-on suitcase and a personal bag. With so many reports on lost and stolen luggage you are better off just carrying on your luggage. The limit for most airlines for a carry-on bag is 9x22x14 inch bags. Weight limits for bags vary for many airlines. A personal bag can be a regular small backpack type bag or a purse for women. If you must check your bag at the airport, in your personal bag to take on the plane load it with all of your tickets, passport, electronics, travel documents, monies and credit cards, and a spare set of clothes. That way you are covered on the chance the airline misplaces your luggage. Don’t take any un-necessary items with you. That will only weigh down your bag and give you less space for souvenirs on the way back. Ask yourself “will you use an item enough to pack it and tote it around with you”? First off, when you start packing, the first thing you should pack is what you want to reach for first when you get to your hotel. That is of course pajamas. If you bag has an outer pocket, that is where you should store your pajamas. My advice would to roll up your pajamas, underwear, bras, etc. Then, store them in a zip lock type bag with the plastic zipper closure. This way you have more room in the actual inside of your bag for day clothes and other items. Also, it is for this reason, should when you get to your hotel you don’t have to unpack your whole bag right away to get to your pajamas. I mean come on, you are tired when you get off a plane! Do you really feel like unpacking right when you get there? Just take out your pajamas, and go to bed, leaving the unpacking for the next day. Don’t pack everything in plastic baggies otherwise that will just fill up the space in your bag. I hope you find the first part of this post interesting. The two pictures above are of Rick Steves' Convertible Carry-On Backpack and Rick's Civita Day Pack. The Convertible Carry-on is all the luggage you should have to take. It is small enough to carry-on to most air planes, and enough room for all the clothes and items you need (depending on how well you pack)! It is only $99.95 on Rick's website. The Civita Day Pack is Rick's personal bag that you see in all of his tv shows. It is the perfect size bag to carry around London. It is small, light weight, and soft. The best part is that it is only $24.95 on Rick's website. I would highly reccomend that you go online right now and purchase these both. You will thank me later. Check back soon for part two of this series. For Rick's packing tips and his web store click on the links below. Cheers!
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