Since we would have 34 different stops on our trip, we wanted to be able travel quickly and lightly. Below we share our backpacking Europe packing list, how it went, what we do differently and the ...

Because I was intentional about each piece I brought on my five-week Europe trip, there were enough clothes in my backpack to create 27 different outfits. Not only do I pack my own items in one ...

Although I'm used to packing light, this was my first time using a backpack for two weeks of travel, and I found it challenging to decide what to bring and what to leave behind. But one thing made ...

For my European adventure, I was able to pack lighter than ever for ... especially on travel days On travel days in Europe, I had to carry my backpack for long periods of time.

To accomplish this, I picked the largest bag I own — a 32-liter backpack — for my two weeks in Europe. Then, I practiced packing as lightly as possible — twice — before I left to ensure I ...