Here's something kind of interesting about ATM fees while on travel...and good tip/news for Canadian travelers to Europe.
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I think tips from those who have done a bit of travelling on how to pack light are valuable tips to consider. I've learned the hard way to scale down what I pack. Rick Steeves has some great tips about travelling light. He travels the world with just a carryon. You just have to learn to REALLY minimize, be willing to wear clothes repeatedly (I have a small can of febreeze I spray on certain areas of clothing to "freshen them up" and there are a couple similar products in travel stores to spray on clothing to take away soil & stink) On this trip I'm taking one over the shoulder tote/carry on that I'll stash under the seat (with my flight essentials-iPod, cell phone, meds, items to freshen up with, glasses, reading materials & valuables) and a small rolling suitcase that fits in the overhead, even when unzipping & using the 2 inch expander). My tote hooks onto the handle of my rolling bag so I just roll it all along behind me.
I also leave things behind usually to leave room for souveniers picked up along the way and I try to do that last minute (like duty free airport shops).
As for the TSA rules it's always a good idea to check with them to see what the latest restrictions are. Any liquid, cream or gel you take with your person must be in the zip loc bag when you go thru security. It's amazing what people forget about on this topic. I also take small sample vials of perfume (or the packaged rub on samples) and sample size of any cream, gel or liquid. Remember you can also buy what you need at airports, hotel shops or shops once you arrive at your destination (or get thru security) and many hotels along with providing irons, tea kettles & hairdryers also provide small amounts of toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, mouthrinse.....
I hate going thru Security at airports. It's bad enough if you get stuck in a long que then there's the stupidity level of people in those lines. you have to take off shoes and practically disrobe when they insit you remove coats, jackets, scarves, hats, etc....so I just try to avoid all that, get thru security as quickly as possible and then stop at the nearest restroom to get myself together, change, etc. before boarding my flight. It's great there's so many of us sharing tips and information here. Thanks to all.
I'll go ahead and take a stab at this. If it sucks, you can all flame me on here or pick an alternative.
That is something I would do.
