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Packing for three climates in one carry-on

Anchors first, then the slow days, then the flights. The planning order our designers use for every itinerary — and how to borrow it for your own.

Packing for three climates in one carry-on Leilani KahaleTravel designer, Bali & Indonesia 8 min read
Paper map, field notebook, camera and backpack laid out on a table

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2 replies so far

  1. Dana R.

    The “two anchors” idea just saved my Japan trip. I had nine must-sees in eleven days. Down to the ryokan and the Fushimi Inari dawn walk now, and it already feels like a holiday instead of a project.

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    Leilani KahaleAuthor

    Love this, Dana. One tip from Yuna on our Japan desk: book the ryokan for the middle of the trip, not the end — it resets everyone for the second half.

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