Why Pack and Travel Light?

The goal of every traveler should be to pack and travel light. Here are some of the reasons why:

Security. Lighter luggage means a reduced need to hand it over to the care of others. When you carry your own luggage, it is less likely to get lost, broken, or stolen.

Economy. Traveling light will save you money. You will not worry about excess baggage fees. You will not have to pay porters to carry stuff for you. You will be able to take public transportation. And you can even walk.

Mobility, Control and Convenience. You can better cope with delayed transportation, missed connections and quick, last-minute changes in flight plans. You need not have to arrive at airports early (no luggage check-in). And when you land, you can hit the ground running without waiting for your luggage at the luggage carousel. Getting around, whether by taxi, train, tricycle, jeepney, is also much easier when you are not drowning in luggage. When traveling with young children, it’s easier to keep track of them if you’re not trying to manage loads of luggage.

Serenity. When you know that your luggage are secured, that you will not have to shed extra expenses, that you are mobile and in control of your belongings, you will have a less stressful travel. Travel can be particularly challenging, but with fewer unnecessary things to worry about, you can be spared from unwanted hassles.

More time. You have more time, because packing takes little. Packing light allows you to prepare your your belongings in less time, both before you leave for the airport and when you check out of your room to go back home.

More souvenirs. Packing light means you have a little extra room to bring souvenirs home.

Next time you travel, try packing light and discover how relaxing, rewarding and fun it can be. Challenge yourself how light can you go. Happy travel!