The easiest way to go too far is to start packing without a plan. How long is the trip? What is the climate ? Do you go to 3 Michelin star restaurants or do you prefer street food? How much pairs of underwear is this reasonable?
In the world most frequent traveler is Tom Stuker, a New Jersey car dealership consultant who has driven more than 23 million miles. He has a simple method: instead of preparing a million “what if” scenarios, only carry what you absolutely need plus a backup and make sure it's easy to clean.
When calculating these needs, be honest with yourself, says Yolanda Edwards, founder of the luxury travel magazine. Yolo Journal. If you don't really like train on vacation, avoid sports clothing. As you do this introspection, reflect on your past travels; What items did you absolutely need and what could you have left behind?
“You'll be the one that when you come home you say, 'I didn't carry eight of these things, but I swore I needed them,'” Edwards said. “Try to remember all these packing mistakes and try not to repeat them.”
