Your Stuff

Umbrellas, own them, pack them, don't lose them. Even if you are going to the desert. Ms Budget Travel has supported several third world countries with the income generated by her emergency umbrella purchases.

Jewelry. Leave home without it, even without costume jewelry. If you are a bracelet or bead sort of gal it's fun to buy on the road.

Ms Budget Travel believes that one can do without almost anything for a few weeks but that three extra pairs of blue jeans can throw one's back out when taking the train from London to Edinburgh.

Ms Budget Travel also implores you to consider giving your hairdryer a break -- they are bulky, heavy, upset airline security systems and most hotels, even cheap ones, have them.

As much as she hates it packing boils down to list everything you need, take half of it, add an umbrella and a sweater.

She's convinced you can buy something nice for the money you save avoiding airport taxi service and using the local bus.

Now, pack up and go somewhere nice.

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