Next week I shall be traveling in Turkey for two weeks. And although I'm usually pretty nonchalant about what I pack, it's generally done the night before my departure and in a very small bag, my subconscious self is apparently quite worried about what to bring. Case in point: last night I had a dream that T-rav, three friends and I were all going camping, but they wouldn't let me take any clothes with a medium level of grubbiness. Instead, I was forced to bring whatever I had managed to put on the top of the pile, which was actually the pile of clothes to not take (my very best and fanciest items, which isn't really saying much, but still) and didn't include any underwear. It was quite distressing to have to go hiking wearing heels and a blouse, especially when I looked around and saw everyone else in cut-off shorts and t-shirts. I hate being the odd-woman out. And then to top it all off, they wouldn't let me wear the one grubby shirt I had smuggled in the bag-a slightly oversize tie-dye shirt.I know. Such a trial.
Anyway. This made me think about packing and what I really should bring with me for 2 weeks that will all fit in a small backpack and still leave a little space for any treasure that I simply must bring home. I may end up just wearing the same 3 shirts the whole time (M, phin, and Zillah, I promise to bring soap to wash my clothes). I'd just really rather have a small bag that's easy to transport around the country than have several options of outfits (though I'm sure I'll change my tune when it's time to get dressed in the morning. I usually do). What about the rest of you? What's something you simply can't travel without? (me: face wash and accompanying facial products). Are you a light packer, heavy packer, or somewhere in between? Do you plan ahead or throw it all in last-minute?
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I've been thinking about these same things, too. I can be a light packer if I need to be (and I will be for our trip!), but I don't mind packing a little more heavily if I can. In an ideal world, I would always have room for my hair dryer, my hair straightener, a few pairs of shoes, etc. That won't be happening on our upcoming trip!
Leave room for a swim suit, especially if we go to the hot springs!
P.S. When reading, I couldn't help but think of how your sisters call you "Smelly" as a nickname. If you don't wash your three shirts on our trip, I'm going to call you Smelly too!
M, you have my permission to call me smelly whether I deserve it or not.
Oh man! I hate packing, it takes me forever and I can never find the right balance. It's always too much or not enough. Good luck and have lots of fun on your trip! :)
I know I'm super late to comment on this... but if I return home with an unworm item then I feel like my packing was a failure. I thought I wouldn't like wearing the same things over and over, but it's actually kind of awesome not to stare at a closet full of options that are all perfectly fine but in the moment don't seem "right".
AND after lugging a backpack around for an extended period of time NOTHING extra seems worth packing. Max and I actually threw stuff away in the Amman airport before we traveled through Europe. It's amazing what motivators heat and weight are.
I'll say it again - loved your Turkey pics and posts. ...can we take a girls trip sometime? ..you can bring the other friends since my girlfriends are mostly internet friends anyway :)
Brooke, we did the same thing when we were in Italy (getting rid of stuff), but people kept returning my "lost" items to me. An unwanted but kind gesture, to be sure.
And yes. Let's do a girls trip some time. :)
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