I travel for 5 weeks sept-oct, I used to take hand luggage only, But because I always take my SA Knife,manicure stuff etc. I have to check bags in.
So now I pack all my clothes in my maximum size Carry rollalong/Rucksac bag, which in turn is packed inside my Rollalong Samsonite case. I use a Courier style shoulder bag for hand luggage.
On the return Journey the Courier bag(folded) goes in the Samsonite and the Rucksac becomes hand luggage. Thus allowing plenty of room for those bargains!!! I check in about 8k on way out and about 16k on return.
As for clothes, I have a "travel wardrobe", that I always take,colour base is Black & Gold.4/5 tops,2 skirts and 2 light silky trousers. 1 pr gold sandals,swimwear & 2 Sarongs. This gives the opportunity to make up several outfits. I wear trekking Flip flops and trousers with zip off bottoms for any journeys.I wash clothes as I travel. Nothing I take needs ironing.
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