Packing for a month-long trip requires just one carry-on and a personal item when you build a 15-piece capsule wardrobe that mixes and matches into 30+ outfits. This strategic approach keeps you mobile, saves baggage fees, and ensures you always have something fresh to wear without the stress of lugging oversized suitcases through cobblestone streets or cramped train aisles.
I learned this lesson the hard way during my first extended trip to Europe in 2024. I dragged a massive checked bag up four flights of Parisian stairs (no …






