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Packing guides can make life easier. Knowing what and how much to bring on a trip can be a calculated task; don’t carry more than you need, but make sure you have clothes for every situation. Trying to pack 10 days of clothes for a multi-climate trip into a carry-on backpack can be tricky. Everyone has their own style that needs to shine, but there are always good, go-to pieces to help make packing easier and to have you prepared and comfortable for your travels!

Also, I’ll provide some information on items I tend to use on every trip. Some items are must-haves and some just make traveling easier. Here are some packing guides on good items to bring for different climates, activities, lengths-of-stay trips, and more!

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Packing for Europe in Winter + How to Avoid Over-Packing!

ByLaken October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

Packing for Europe in winter can be tricky, especially if you are a light packer (like me!) Clothes can…

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What to Wear in the South of France in September: A Practical Guide!

ByLaken June 18, 2025June 20, 2025

What to wear in the South of France in September! September can be such a difficult month to pack…

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An Ultimate Christmas List for the Traveler!

ByLaken November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

A Christmas list for the traveler! Christmas shopping is my least favorite part of the holiday season. The stress…

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What to Wear in New York in December: Everything you Need to Pack!

ByLaken October 5, 2024September 20, 2025

What to wear in New York in December! Heading to New York City for Christmas is such a SPECIAL…

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What to Wear in Amsterdam in October: Everything you Need to Pack and more!

ByLaken August 28, 2024August 5, 2025

What to wear in Amsterdam in October! Lets be honest, weather in Amsterdam in the Autumn can be moody,…

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Beach Packing List: Everything you Need to Bring!

ByLaken June 27, 2024November 10, 2024

Packing for a beach trip can be a feat; it takes a lot to make a beach day perfect!…

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Everything you Need to Pack for Bali!

ByLaken June 14, 2024February 9, 2025

Bali is a humid island full of adventure and culture which makes for a few items that are super…

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What to Pack for Greece in May: A Practical Guide!

ByLaken April 12, 2024May 11, 2025

Packing for Greece in May was a little difficult for me. Reading the average temperatures on my app still…

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A Complete Guide to Packing for Costa Rica!

ByLaken April 16, 2022November 15, 2025

Packing for Costa Rica was one of the hardest trips I’ve packed for. For one, we went in October…

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Banff National Park

A Complete Banff Packing List for September!

ByLaken September 6, 2021August 10, 2025

A Banff packing list for September! The Canadian Rockies are pretty well-known for their quick-changing and unpredictable weather; this…

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