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Prepare well

The short list of things worth bringing, wearing, writing in, and giving. Affiliate links earn us a small commission and help support the guide — at no extra cost to you.

Luggage

What to carry

Carry-on
Luggage
Best carry-on for two short trips a year
Weekender
Luggage
The weekender bag worth owning
Tote
Bag
A lightweight tote for market days
Crossbody
Bag
Small crossbody for walking days

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Journals

Worth writing in

Travel Journal
Journal
The travel journal worth writing in
Notebook
Journal
A small notebook for the car
Guided
Journal
A prompted journal for the trip
Book
Reading
Something to read on a slow morning

Apparel

What to wear

Layer
Apparel
The right layer for evenings away
Shoes
Footwear
Walking shoes that work for dinner too
Casual
Apparel
What to actually wear on a road trip
Warm
Apparel
A packable warm layer for mountain trips

Gifts

Something worth giving

Pre-trip
Gift
Something to give before the trip
Birthday
Gift
For a milestone birthday trip
Candle
Gift
A travel candle for the hotel room
Experience
Gift
Give the experience, not a thing

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