Posted in Packing on Dec 30th, 2007 1 Comment »
It took a little longer than I expected, but I am finally completely packed. The amazing thing is that I actually have a little extra room. My 27″ suitcase weights in at 49 pounds, well under the 32kg limit for international trips and Qantas domestic business class. My 22″ rollaboard has four days of clothes […]
Posted in Packing, Supplies on Dec 27th, 2007 No Comments »
I think I need one bag just for my electronics…
Plug adapters;
Laptop, extra laptop battery, power supply, airplane adapter, RSA device for a client’s virtual private network;
DVDs for the flights - mostly TV comedy series episodes such as “30 Rock” and “Sports Night”
Unlocked GSM cell phone, charger, Bluetooth headset, headset charger;
IPod Nano, USB cable, and wall […]
Posted in Packing on Dec 25th, 2007 No Comments »
One of the things I’m concerned about is how to get everything back home. I have bigger luggage allowances for my international flights than I do for my domestic ones. But the solution is actually pretty simple…
Pack an extra duffel bag in your suitcase
Take advantage of Australia Post
My 22″ Costco rollaboard weighs 28 pounds (13kg) […]
Posted in Packing on Dec 23rd, 2007 1 Comment »
One of the most difficult things for me is to pack. My clothes are bigger, my shoes are bigger, none of it fits that well, and I don’t feel like lugging (or paying for) four suitcases. My goal is to take the following with me on the trip:
12 days of clothes (clean everything […]
Posted in Blogging, Packing on Dec 22nd, 2007 No Comments »
I have no idea what happened to December. It’s been a jumble of work, travel, and illness. I can’t believe that in ten days, I’ll be leaving for Sydney.
So much to do…. I’m barely prepared. One of the things I know is that a long trip goes MUCH better if […]
Posted in Packing on Apr 1st, 2007 No Comments »
I am sitting at home tonight nursing a pulled muscle in my foot, and it got me to making a list: besides your normal prescriptions, what are the most important medications to take on a vacation to another country? I am not a doctor, just a guy on a computer, but I would […]
