Travelling with a carry on - for a trip that is two weeks or longer - can sound daunting. However it's the only way I travel now...and I travel a lot.

Here is a general guideline to consider for a two week trip; pack for one week and launder!  This list can be used generally for men and women. 

If traveling to a warm destination buy your insect repellent there as it will be formulated for local conditions.  

• 3 Light sweaters +  shirts/blouses 
• 3 T-shirts 3 (long or short)
• 1-2 Dresses/skirts 
• 2 Shorts for men 
• 2 Slacks/pants 
• 1 Jeans and or leggings
• 1 Light jacket
• 1 Swimwear
• 3 Undergarments
• 1 Sleepwear (if you use it)
• 3 Socks
• 1 comfortable shoe, 1 flip flop/sandal, 1 dressy shoe/sandal
• Accessories - Hat/cap, sunglasses, scarf or shawls, belt(s), statement jewellery
• Travel sized shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, razor, skin care, sunscreen - Can also be purchased locally tho!
• Electronics - Mobile phone, chargers for ALL of your devices, travel adaptors, power bank (you would be amazed how quickly one's phone battery discharges when taking photos and video)
• Travel documents (passport etc and leave a copy at home with someone you trust)
• Money and credit cards (I usually get funds from a local ATM as soon as I land as that often provides the best foreign exchange rate)
• Reusable water bottle
• Small backpack
• Travel sized umbrella (for sun and rain)
• First aid kit (bandages, polysporin, liquid bandage)

If you are travelling to a colder climate, you could wear your heaviest pieces of clothing to travel in. I am very sensitive to heat so even if travelling to colder climates I always dress in very light clothing while travelling on the plane and bring a fabulous shawl to wrap up in, use as a cushion or tailbone support. 
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Takeaways -

• Pack versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched to create different outfits.
• Opt for light and midweight clothing to layer
• Pack with a tricolour scheme in mind (navy, white, greige) etc
• Try everything on; make sure each piece works with at least 2 others, take photos to if you like how the pieces fit and combine
• Pack carry on...especially if you are travelling in Economy Class as you will be the last to deplane and may face a tight connection
• Bring pieces that you might want to leave behind; wear them and discard them and buy replacements. Shop in destination; it's a great souvenir.
• Use vacuum sealed bags with a handheld vacuum pump or use large freezer bags and simply compress the air with your hands/pressure.  Consider this if you are travelling to different climates. 

Packing methods - Check out these packing methods and see which suits you/your luggage best.  I use any of them depending on my destination and travel purpose. 

Fold
Roll
Gather

Travel well! 

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