Packing Light Quotes

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” — Terry Pratchett”
― Fred Perrotta, Packing Light: The Normal Person's Guide to Carry-On-Only Travel

“2 pairs of comfortable pants 1 pair of shorts 1 top and 1 bottom insulating layer 1 swimsuit 3 t-shirts 3 tank tops 1 long sleeve shirt 1 button up/collared shirt 1 pair of light, flat shoes 4 pairs of underwear 2 pairs of socks 1 belt 1 wool knit cap 1 light, water-resistant windbreaker/jacket 1 fleece shell”
― Fred Perrotta, Packing Light: The Normal Person's Guide to Carry-On-Only Travel

“Rain jacket 4 t-shirts 2 long sleeve shirts 2 pairs of pants Gym shorts Swim suit Underwear and socks Shoes Toiletries Electronics Laptop”
― Fred Perrotta, Packing Light: The Normal Person's Guide to Carry-On-Only Travel

“Travel plucks us out of the worn routines of our lives and plops us down into a new culture, language, or city, and lets us figure life out. It strips the excess away and melts us down to our core. It teaches us that stuff doesn’t make us happy — only experiences and being present do that.”
― Fred Perrotta, Packing Light: The Normal Person's Guide to Carry-On-Only Travel