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The two versions of yourself that pack for every trip

Original: Fun piece about packing, by one of my colleagues: "There used to be two versions of me who came on every trip: the woman

A travel writer's light essay on overpacking is drawing amused attention. The piece describes how she used to pack for an imagined version of herself — the one who wore high heels to dinner and brought silk dresses for occasions that never happened — before learning to pack for the person she actually is on holiday. Readers are sharing it as a relatable take on the gap between fantasy travel plans and reality, and the temptation to overstuff a suitcase.

Why now: The fantasy self versus real self packing dilemma is universally relatable to travellers.

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• Fun piece about packing, by one of my colleagues: "There used to be two versions of me who came on every trip: the woman I wanted to be, and the woman I actually was. The first wore high heels to dinner and packed silk dresses for occasions that existed only in her imagination.… · timrichards@aus.social · 3

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