I can absolutely relate to this. I always want to be prepared and it is a running joke about how much I pack. I want to cover every eventuality and probably eventualities that don't even exist. This post felt quite freeing. I am off on holiday in a few weeks so I am going to try and travel light this time. Wish me luck.
Loved this! My favorite line: "I decided I'd do my best to ‘Patti Smith the fuck’ out of my holiday." I haven't yet read Patti Smith, but now I'm going to. I pack pretty light, but could do better. And could definitely do better in the spontaneity department. Thanks for the inspiration!
Makes sense to me. I contrast the amount of gear we loaded into the car (including bikes) for a recent trip to Northern Ireland with the amount we take when doing a night or two away by bike (often in combination with trains). If it won’t fit in a small backpack or saddlebag, it doesn’t get taken.
I can absolutely relate to this. I always want to be prepared and it is a running joke about how much I pack. I want to cover every eventuality and probably eventualities that don't even exist. This post felt quite freeing. I am off on holiday in a few weeks so I am going to try and travel light this time. Wish me luck.
You need a Kindle (or another ereader)! Then you can take as many books as you like with you but only have to carry one thing :)
Loved this! My favorite line: "I decided I'd do my best to ‘Patti Smith the fuck’ out of my holiday." I haven't yet read Patti Smith, but now I'm going to. I pack pretty light, but could do better. And could definitely do better in the spontaneity department. Thanks for the inspiration!
Makes sense to me. I contrast the amount of gear we loaded into the car (including bikes) for a recent trip to Northern Ireland with the amount we take when doing a night or two away by bike (often in combination with trains). If it won’t fit in a small backpack or saddlebag, it doesn’t get taken.
Well done! Holidays are for enjoying not just doing things because you ‘should’.