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Rob Bloggeries commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"Different strokes different folks but I think you will realize you need much less then you ever thought to be happy. Just bring lots of underwear and the rest you can put serious mileage on aka not have to do laundry much at all. You also could look…"

Dec 5, 2009

Scarlett Wong commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"Within Greece, you will most likely just use the ferry/train for travel. If that's the case, weight/luggage doesn't matter, it's just what's feasible for you. If you're island hopping, most hotels offer free pick up from the…"

Dec 5, 2009

Grant McWilliams commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"Here's another trick that we do. If we're somewhere for a length of time (2 weeks or longer) we send home what we don't need. In France you go to the Post office and get a box for about 30 euros and you can fill it with all your junk…"

Dec 5, 2009

Sonya Mercedes Avendano commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"Well I will be living in Verona, Italy from Jan-May. However, just about every other weekend I will be traveling-but only for like 3-4 days. Because I won't need a big bag then, I'll just have a small carry on bag and leave my big luggage…"

Dec 5, 2009

Grant McWilliams commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"Wheels don't add THAT much! I always wonder if people just recite this stuff or they've actually picked them both up. Ninety percent of the time you'll be glad you had the wheels because you won't even be picking it up (thus…"

Dec 5, 2009

Rob Bloggeries commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"I'd forget the wheels, they add weight which is horrible for 2 reasons. A) It's less stuff you can bring while being under the allowed limit on a plane and B) when you aren't rolling it's way heavier. How often are you…"

Dec 5, 2009

Grant McWilliams commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"I have a Victorninox convertible backpack that lasts me 2 months at a time. Theoretically what works for 2 months should work for four. It has wheels that I use most of the time but it only takes seconds to whip the straps out to carry it. The…"

Dec 3, 2009

Scarlett Wong commented on Sonya Mercedes Avendano's blog post Luggage

"Hi Sonya, Have you been to Italy before? My experience travelling around there in Sept for a month was that a lot of places have stairs, not elevators, and our friends who had rolling luggage didn't have fun with that whereas with a backpack…"

Dec 2, 2009

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Luggage

Okay I am starting to freak out. I leave for Verona, Italy in about a month now. It is just weird. I have been to Europe many times, however, I have never lived in another country. It is weird to think that I will be waking up in a different country that I am not really familiar with. I am also stressing about luggage and how to pack lightly for a 4 month trip. My sister recommends getting a large backpackers bag-but I don't know. I really like rolling luggage, however I am sure it would get…See More

Dec 2, 2009

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Studying Abroad

So I just bought my ticket and it is official. I will be living in Verona, Italy this winter-spring for four months! I am a junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and January 7, 2010 I leave Chicago for a program my University offers-the Verona Studies Program. In Verona, I will be living in a apartment-not sure where yet, but I do know I will be living with three best girlfriends of mine so it should be a blast! I will be taking a painting course, a italian business course,…See More

Oct 30, 2009

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Name:: Sonia A.

Location:: Chicago, IL

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The Destination(s) You Blog About and/or Areas of Interest: This spring I'll be living in Verona, Italy for four months-so I am really interested to hear about fun, cheap and beautiful places to visit while I am in Europe. I have been ALL over Mexico-from the touristy beaches to the small villages, so I am more than able to share my knowledge on Mexico.