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I’ve always enjoyed traveling, but used to be a chronic over-packer. I brought everything I needed plus everything I thought I might need “just in case.” I’d wait at the luggage carousel, drag my heavy suitcases everywhere (if they actually arrived at my destination), only use a fraction of what I brought and then pack it all up again and drag it home.<\/p>\n

Living with less at home and simplifying my life inspired me to simplify my travel too. These travel and packing recommendations\u00a0remove the stress of traveling.<\/p>\n

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I enjoy traveling so much that I made it part of my work. I visited 16 cities in 2016 for the Tiny Wardrobe Tour<\/a> and I\u2019m planning 17 for 2017 in addition to personal travel and other work related trips. I am usually up in the air for 2-3 trips a month so I\u2019ve developed some strategies and curated some of the resources that help me do this in a healthy, joyful way.<\/p>\n

When I’m Traveling<\/h2>\n

How I fly<\/strong>
\nReading on an airplane doesn\u2019t agree with me so I\u2019ll either watch a movie, listen to a podcast, or meditate with guided meditation. I never work or purchase wifi on an airplane. I like having protected spaces to be disconnected and in-flight is\u00a0one of those spaces.<\/p>\n

Signing up for TSA Pre was a great investment. $85 for a 5 year membership means shorter lines\u00a0and I don’t have to take my shoes off or take my liquids or laptop out of my bag.<\/p>\n

What I do (and don\u2019t do)<\/strong>
\nI don’t buy trinkets or souvenirs. I don\u2019t do a lot of extra stuff in terms of sightseeing or socializing. I love meeting people at the Tiny Wardrobe Tour events, but afterwards I look forward to a quiet dinner and cozy bed. I know I’m going to miss out on some things, but I look forward to that. I choose\u00a0JOMO over FOMO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When I do have extra time in a city, I like to visit local coffee shops, juiceries, restaurants, libraries, churches, and yoga studios or fitness classes. The last time I was in Chicago, my daughter and I went to a Soul Cycle class<\/a>. That was an experience!<\/p>\n

How I move around when I get there<\/strong>
\nI walk whenever I can and aim for at least 5 miles a day especially while traveling. I never rent a car because I don\u2019t enjoy driving, especially in unfamiliar areas. Instead I take public transportation or use a car sharing service like Lyft<\/a>. If you sign up here<\/a>, we’ll both earn a $5.00 ride. (Thanks Lyft!)<\/p>\n

I practice my morning routine when I travel, even if it\u2019s an abbreviated version … a little writing, a little meditating, and a little sitting quietly with my hands on my heart.<\/p>\n

How I work<\/strong>
\nI used to try to \u201cget ahead\u201d so I could work less on the road but since most of my trips are work trips (even though they are fun too) I work a little each day instead of trying to do everything in advance, or feeling like I have to \u201ccatch up\u201d afterwards. I stopped playing the endless game of catching up<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where I stay<\/strong>
\nIf I\u2019m visiting somewhere\u00a0for a night or two, I usually stay in a hotel but if I\u2019m staying longer or if I’m traveling with other people, I\u2019ll rent an apartment or house from Airbnb<\/a>. I\u2019ve stayed in Airbnb\u00a0properties in New York, Paris, Sydney, Portland, Seattle, and Arezzo, Italy. I’ve always had a safe, pleasant experience and have future stays booked in Austin and Portland. It\u2019s nice to have easy access to a refrigerator and washing machine while traveling. If you sign up for Airbnb with this link<\/a>, you’ll get a $40 credit towards a future trip and when you book, I’ll get a $20 credit. (Thank you Airbnb!)<\/p>\n

What I pack<\/strong>
\nI bring my 33-item wardrobe on the Tiny Wardrobe Tour so ironically, I pack\u00a0more than usual. To remove the guesswork and anxiety of packing and wondering what to put in my\u00a0suitcase, I keep a list of trips in Evernote<\/a> as a quick guide. For instance, I have a Tiny Wardrobe Tour list, a beach list, and then warm weather\/cool weather trip lists.<\/p>\n

Here’s my Tiny Wardrobe Tour packing list:<\/em><\/p>\n