Little Black Guidebook

This packing list from the One Bag One World forums has me wondering if this woman is packing for Sudan or Europe and 6 months or 18 days. Really, does she think you can’t buy feminine hygiene products there if she needs them? Very survivalist in my opinion. I’m more of the type where I say: “Pack it if you absolutely know you’ll need it, otherwise buy it there.” Unless she’s hiking in Europe and not going to any cities she is going to stick out so much its not funny. Oh well, to each their own. 18 days in Europe will be wonderful no matter what you bring or look like, I’m jealous.

A stumbled across this post on: “18 Things You Don’t Need on Your Packing List” during a recent spout of travel blog reading which seriously compromised my ability to productively goof off during my lunch break by paying bills or catching up on online shopping. I would disagree that an iPod shouldn’t be packed. Yes, you shouldn’t wander the Louvre with white earbuds sticking out oblivious to where you are, but on a long plane ride it can be a life saver. I agree with pretty much everything else though.

Maybe you remember my post on what I brought on my own trip to Italy August of last year, well here is another light traveler who is going to Italy on just carry-ons. Its nice to see another perspective. She’s definitely more fashionable than me.