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Packing Light: The #1 Mistake Travellers Make (And How to Avoid It)

March 31st 2025 You know that feeling when you’re about to head off on a big adventure? Excitement bubbling, plans falling into place—but then comes the packing. Suddenly, what should be a simple task turns into Read more

5 great reasons to travel solo & travel light in Japan.

November 23rd 2023 After nearly four weeks in Japan, it is at the top of my list of best countries to travel light and travel solo in. Especially solo female travellers. When you visit Japan, you will experience the Read more

A light hiking packing list for a day or multi-day hike.

November 24th 2022 Planning what you carry for a short hike or long-distance hikes takes time and consideration. Safety is the number one, non-negotiable rule that must be followed. Whether packing for a day or a week, Read more

Packing light for a 4-week carry-on holiday in London and France in autumn (fall).

September 29th 2022 What better way to learn about packing light than to hear from someone who has just enjoyed her first carry-on experience - with no lost luggage! My friend and Regency Romance author, Leigh D'Ansey, Read more

How to pack a light, carry-on bag for your next winter vacation.

September 2nd 2022 Travelling light in winter requires a carefully thought through winter travel capsule wardrobe. This post is jam-packed with packing tips, so your bag stays light! We've just been away for ten days Read more

4 easy rules to pack the best travel shoes for your travel capsule wardrobe.

March 21st 2022 Shoes can be the heaviest and biggest space-consuming items we pack in our travel bags. They take up so much room. Rather than just tossing in 10 pairs and hoping we've got everything we need, this Read more

5 great tips on how to pack light for a Christmas trip.

December 15th 2021 Tis the season to be jolly...with a well packed bag!! Are you heading away for a short trip over the Christmas season? Catching up with family and friends? Want to give traveling lighter a go? Then t Read more

Best tip on how to pack light - learn to count the squeezes!

October 6th 2021 So, you want to pack the entire contents of your bathroom cabinet when you travel? What if you could pack all the liquid cosmetics you use at home and have it all fit in a small toiletry or cosmetic Read more

What's the best travel diary to travel light with?

September 1st 2021 I LOVE to write, and my favourite writing of all is travel writing - no surprises there ;) A travel diary has always been an absolute must-have in my travel gear. But my diary has evolved over the Read more

How to add style to your travel capsule wardrobe with scarves.

August 18th 2021 If you've got a simple, mix and match travel capsule wardrobe, the best way to give it variety and different looks is by adding in accessories. The simplest accessories are jewellery and scarves. Tod Read more

A great travel bag: A review of the Journey System from Idea Mountain.

July 17th 2021 I have developed a taste for travel bags! I don't collect them - I only buy what I need. But I do analyse bags closely, with a slightly nerdy approach!  I was generously gifted a bag by Tys Read more
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