@Nitzkey
just finished 2 weeks in italy (this was my first trip to an area in europe) and i only packed a carry on and a backpack and im so thankful i did. it was so easy getting aorund. highly recommend it.
@ThingOneTravel
We ONLY travel with 1 backpack / 1 carry on (doesn’t matter if it’s a 1 week trip or 2 month trip) - our kids have adapted to pack lighter. One of the biggest mistakes while traveling is overpacking - you don’t end up using 1/2 the stuff you brought. #KeepItSimple
@rogerwa123
He has inspired both my wife and I to do this on our 17 day trip to Spain and France. We have worked to optimize our clothing plan and really looked critically at what we pack. One of the most helpful piece of advice that cut right through this was that you don't need to pack for every situation. Just the ones you expect. If one arises you can always buy something at your destination.
@hyancarr
I saw this clip 5 yrs ago. It is a game changer and liberating. Now i only travel with a carry on luggage and a backpack even though my ticket allows for 2 check bags. Life is just so easy & free without the baggages in every sense.
@spiritcreek9813
The truest statement I’ve heard “No one is sorry they didn’t pack heavier.” So many great tips over the years, Thanks Rick Steves!
@solracer66
I actually do pack a little heavier than I did back when I first started following Rick back in the late '80s. There are so many more electronic devices, chargers, cables, etc. that you're going to need more room. It also seems like laundromats aren't quite as common in Europe now as they were in the '80s with more and more people being able to afford a clothes washer at home so the clothes I do pack are ones that I can hand wash.
@monicawhite5352
I've learned from former travel career(s) that less is more when it comes to packing. My standard travel gear is one military backpack. I can go anywhere in the world & have all that I need with that one bag.
@TruthinLove
My husband and I did 10 weeks in the UK and Europe last summer with just carry-on bags. We loved it. So freeing! Capsule wardrobe.
@PalmBeachDog
Discovering minimalist packing was the greatest journey I’ve ever been on.
@jonmnelson
100%. Did 10 days in Sweden and the Netherlands - in December - and had only one 25L backpack. Wear your heaviest clothes/shoes on the plane and wear merino wool that can be washed in hotel sinks and dry overnight. Best way to travel.
@evd
I just had a week in the US with only a small backpack that fits under the airline seat. Bag had some underwear, toiletries, batteries/cables and a couple of spare shirts. Makes it easier to walk off the plane, bypass the carousel and straight onto my holiday. In most cases, I didn’t even need to go straight to my hotel.
@Wildwood70
I will do a hand wash in the bathroom sink for underwear and socks. Many hotels in Europe will provide a portable fan in the room because they have no air conditioning. So I use this fan to dry my washing.
@Kristin_and_Sveins_journeys
Another good video. There were a lot of good points here for travelers. Being able to pack right is important, no matter where you are going. And as you point out, packing right is packing light. Even if you are just going on a Road Trip in Europe or the USA. Too many people bring too much with them 🙂
@sarahk78
As a European tour leader, I can't thank you enough for this kind of advice 😄
@nahushpatil7339
Carry Light & get ENLIGHTEN ❤
@learntechwithruth2147
After the TSA messed up two of my suitcases I just take a 32 liter REI backpack to Europe. I did it twice already. No problem.
@CrankyCorvid
In 2023 I spent a month traveling around Europe and Israel. Had just the carry-on, and it was fantastic. Pick up toothpaste and deodorant at a local pharmacy or supermarket. When you’re traveling, trust me, two pairs of shoes and a small wardrobe is all you need. Used laundromats a few times, and somehow there’s nothing that’ll make you feel like a local quicker than hanging out for a couple of hours doing laundry.
@jacklong2286
I would agree with you if one is taking a two week excursion, but If traveling for two months like we will this year to France and Switzerland, one larger checked bag each works best as we will only be dealing with our luggage getting between our overnight locations averaging five night stays. And I do not want to be concerned with doing laundry every week.
@mhtammi
I have a bag that is actually a little smaller than his and I’ve travelled with it for three years now and I will not go to a wheeled bag until I am too decrepit to use a back pack. 😊
@shellz-ts6td