Don't Pack This: What to Leave Home (Before It Gets Confiscated)

All Things Travel Podcast by Ryan Hedstrom and Julie Shaffer

Jul 8, 202619:29Travel

Confessions of an Overpacker Ryan and Julie kick things off with a little self-roasting—yes, even travel advisors overpack. Julie admits to dragging a full suitcase, carry-on, AND a bag to a solo conference, and confesse...

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