Three World Travelers Share Their Packing Philosophies
Interviews by Adam Erace Avoid checking a bag at all costs, always wear comfortable jeans, and understand your destination – we asked three notable globetrotters for their go-to packing philosophies and must-have travel essentials. Clare Vivier – Founder and CEO, Clare V. fashion line Because I travel a lot, I think about packing often. It sounds ridiculous to talk about this, but a recent trip to Africa stands out in my mind as the best packing I’ve ever done. We went to Tanzania and ran the Kilimanjaro half marathon, and then we were in Arusha and Zanzibar, traveling with Every Mother Counts, an organization we work with at Clare V. that funds maternal health care around the globe. Because we were traveling by Land Cruiser, we couldn’t have hard-case luggage, which takes up too much room. I packed two Weekenders – that’s one of our classics at Clare V. – very lightweight leather, small enough to fit under the seat in front of you on an airplane, but big enough to be a ...