A quote from author/guru Tim Ferriss (whose blog we touted yesterday):
“Hauling a five-piece Samsonite set around the planet is hell on earth. I watched a friend do this up and down dozens of subway and hotel staircases in Europe for three weeks, and—while I laughed a lot, especially when he resorted to just dragging or throwing his bags down stairs—I’d like to save you the breakdown. Trip enjoyment is inversely proportionate to the amount of crap (re: distractions) you bring with you.
Practice in 30-plus countries has taught me that packing minimalism can be an art.”
A performance art, no less, and one worth mastering. Check out his video and packing list. His is a very “young” way of traveling, but anyone can do a ten-day trip with nice clothes (ableit no computer) with only 12-15 pounds of stuff.