Here you’ll find ALL of my packing tips, tricks and essentials.

I’m sure you’ve heard this from every travel blogger and guide book – don’t bring too much junk. Seriously. There’s nothing more infuriating than schlepping around a bunch of stuff you don’t end up using. But it’s about more than packing light, it’s about packing smart. That’s what this guide focuses on. Here you will have all my tips and tricks for packing smart for any vacation along with some specific examples from various trips. Packing is very personal and there’s no one-size-fits-all checklist or guide that will perfectly suit everyone, but what I’ve tried to do here is give you some information and guidelines that will help you pack smart for you and your trip.

I’ll keep adding to this so please send me your packing questions, concerns and favourites!

The Luggage Conundrum

IMG_2929 Do I check a bag or carry on? I’ve done both and honestly it depends on the trip and what I need to bring. I Latin dance and sometimes I’ll be on a trip where I’m performing at and attending a festival – that requires a lot of extra gear so a carry on…