Friday, April 20, 2012

Packing for International Travel: Not Enough or Too Much?

It can be a tough decision to decide what to bring when traveling overseas. What's too much? After all, you don't want to lugging three or four huge bags across Europe.

Could you fit all your luggage in that?
There are definitely a couple schools of thought on this one. Tim Ferriss, author of The Four Hour Workweek and other best-sellers, outlines a plan to take as little as possible with you. Ferriss also advocates trips that span at least a month and rely on you purchasing needs while traveling, rather than carrying them with you. You can read his article on the subject here.

For most folks Ferriss' approach is a no go - you'll probably want a balance between taking everything and taking less than 10 lbs. Our TripResource.com International Travel Packing List is exhaustive, even telling you what NOT to bring with you, and providing a laundry list of tips and suggestions for surviving abroad.

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