Carry-On Only... Can It Be Done?

It's been an eventful week, our son Matteo has left for his semester abroad in Rome so I've been busy getting him on his way. Now it's time to focus on packing for me! Yes…I’m planning on travelling 52 days with just a Carry-On. Those of you who know me, will appreciate that I love a challenge. The freedom of not having to wait for luggage, and knowing I have everything with me is the bonus . The most challenging part will be making sure I have the right clothing for the variety of weather conditions. Travelling from European heat to the wetlands of the UK and Ireland may complicate matters.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 11:56 AM

    So exciting. Can't wait to follow and livr vicariously through you

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 12:51 PM

    Yay!!!! So exciting 💃

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  3. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 1:14 PM

    Awesome Karla K!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 2:09 PM

    52 days?!?! Have the best time!
    So happy for you…with a small side of jealously of course. 🙂

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  5. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 2:50 PM

    Of course it can be done with carry on. People have been backpacking through Europe for decades.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 5:30 PM

    Have an amazing time!!!!!!! I'm jealous!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 5:58 PM

    How exciting! Can't wait to see all the photos. I definitely will be living through them. Have a GREAT adventure!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 7:06 PM

    This will be the adventure of a lifetime! Enjoy every moment 💖

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  9. AnonymousAugust 30, 2022 at 9:45 PM

    Sounds like a lot of fun!! Enjoy!!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 31, 2022 at 12:14 AM

    Sounds amazing- enjoy!

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  11. Lisa TarantoAugust 31, 2022 at 9:33 AM

    Let the fun begin!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2022 at 2:31 PM

    Wow, that’s so exciting! Enjoy!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2022 at 8:08 AM

    Enjoy the great adventure!!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2022 at 7:15 PM

    And there it begins…will follow with amusement all the fun & adventures & will look for best tips/tricks so we can learn for next year!:). Enjoy to the fullest!
    Stela

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  15. AnonymousOctober 8, 2022 at 11:49 AM

    I envy you both!

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  16. AnonymousJune 3, 2023 at 10:08 PM

    I love reading your blog, Karla! I traveled entire Europe with a tall backpack, which included sleeping bag, towel, clothing and food, as being from behind an Iron Curtain I couldn’t afford to buy any in Western Europe. But I was in my twenties then!
    Now, from time to time I challenge myself to pack light, and it’s a huge challenge

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