Want to know how to fly and travel with carry on only?
Planepack provides advice, tips, interviews and podcasts to fly and travel light.
Planepack's Slobodanka showing off her very light travel bag. Photographed at Vibe Hotel, Canberra by Grace Costa.
I love flying. I’m not anxious, bored or impatient, I enjoy everything about it, from the airports to the cabin seating, the inflight entertainment, the food and even the turbulence.
I discovered that love in 1973, the first time I flew. I’ll never forget that night, the walk across the tarmac, the takeoff and the landing - had we actually touched down? Since then, I've learnt a few things, some of which are worthwhile sharing with you:
I've learnt much about light travel from other travellers: how to pack and travel between hot and cold climates. How to pack for a year away. How to pack for a trip to Antarctica!
I hope you enjoy these interviews, available at Planepack. Or, subscribe to Planepack Radio in iTunes and listen when next you travel!
Here are a few interviews to get you started:
How to pack right for successful skiing anywhere in the world.
Small group tours: 'en plein air' painting outback Australia
I’m going to Belgrade and Montenegro. This year I’m joined by Denis, a Parisian urban sketcher. We’re spending a week at the coast, capturing Tivat and surrounds.
Some airlines have increased the weight limit for carry-on luggage. Check the new weights.
I showcase a weekend getaway wardrobe for the coast or for the countryside. Always planning for light travel!
What do I take in my handbag? How big is my bag? Usually bigger than this purse! This is my essential handbag packing list.