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By: Gordon Haff

Gordon Haff — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:47:54 +0000

Shoes are the big problem–especially as I do like to be prepared to go at least somewhat adventurous. Although, if (at least as a male) you can compromise around moderate walking/hiking and moderate dressiness there are options like those from Rockport out there. I also am challenged by limiting photo gear but that’s my problem

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:19:36 +0000

Terri - glam-packer… I love it!
I completely agree that accessories can make all the difference. It can also be great (and not too costly) to pick up accessories such as necklaces and bangles as you’re traveling to update your outfit and give it a bit of local style.
As for the shoes, if you aren’t doing anything too adventurous, I think you can go a long way with a dressy but comfortable pair of sandals (like a gladiator sandal) that you can dress down for the beach but also dress up during the day, and a pair of trusty gorgeous heels that go with everything. It is when you will be hiking or anything else that requires closed-in sensible shoes that the third pair of shoes becomes a requirement.
Welcome to the Champagne Travel crew xxx

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:13:25 +0000

Lara - There are some dilemmas to life on the road granted, but the hotel openings, European winters etc sound fabulous!
I must concede that packing for a 2 week island holiday is much simpler than longer stints that involve multiple climates. You must have a basic travel wardrobe sorted by now though I imagine.. if you feel like sharing I am sure lots of us would enjoy a ‘peek’ into your suitcase.

By: terri

terri — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:12:47 +0000

hi,
i’ve just found your website, and its great! I’ve never been into the whole backpacking/getting dreadlocks and not washing for a year type of travelling a lot of my friends do, and now i know, i’m a glam-packer! thought i would leave comment, as i have huge feet and shoes tend to take up a huge amount of the space in my little rucksack, any tips on how to utilise one or two pairs?
also, i make sure i have a few really nice nail polishes that match the clothes i’m taking, and then even if i am a little underdressed at a nice bar or club, my nails look good and i don’t really mind.that, a nice co-ordinated handbag and some jewellery, anything can be dressed up!
keep up the good work!!

By: laradunston

laradunston — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:05:29 +0000

That’s a great wardrobe for that kind of trip, by the way! Well done! Makes me yearn for the days when I could do that. As we’re permanently on the road (my hubbie and I are a writer-photographer team) - 3 years now… - and bouncing around the planet from one assignment to another, it’s just impossible. The technology seems to take up a lot of space, then the books and research materials. I also need to throw in hiking/walking gear… plus the evening dress/throw/glam shoes/bag for hotel openings etc… a coat for chilly European winters… it’s crazy… While I normally support the “if you forgot it, buy it” theory, I just can’t do that anymore, otherwise, I’m constantly buying. Ah, the dilemmas of life on the road…

By: Jet Set Life

Jet Set Life — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:43:43 +0000

Fantastic Post. I once spent 5 days in Marrakech waiting for my luggage with nothing to wear but what I got on the plane with (and we were filming a Marrakech video)! I vowed never to check baggage again. I’m always looking for ideas on how to pack it all into one carry on- and these were great! Keep em’ coming!

Best,
Rob