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Callalily

(15,309 posts) Sun Dec 28, 2025, 06:58 AM 6 hrs ago

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Rick Steves Just Told Us His Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid -- and His Best Piece of Travel Advice

I always watch Rick Steve's programs on PBS, even if I've seen them again. Always full of good advice.

Rick Steves Just Told Us His Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid — and His Best Piece of Travel Advice

https://www.travelandleisure.com/rick-steves-tips-to-avoid-common-travel-issues-7367914?

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Rick Steves Just Told Us His Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid -- and His Best Piece of Travel Advice (Original Post) Callalily 6 hrs ago OP

All good advice BUT... PJMcK 4 hrs ago #1

There's just no way for me to get clothes and all my medical stuff in a carry-on. I have tried and tried. sinkingfeeling 4 hrs ago #2

I traveled for 4 months with a back pack and a carry on. Phoenix61 1 hr ago #3

PJMcK

(24,674 posts)

1. All good advice BUT...

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:18 AM

4 hrs ago

… Steve’s did not “just” tell us these ideas.

The article is dated March 17, 2023.

Still, his points are valid.

sinkingfeeling

(57,105 posts)

2. There's just no way for me to get clothes and all my medical stuff in a carry-on. I have tried and tried.

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:34 AM

4 hrs ago

Phoenix61

(18,693 posts)

3. I traveled for 4 months with a back pack and a carry on.

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 11:19 AM

1 hr ago

Worked out great. Stayed in a few hostels so doing laundry was easy and I could cook my own meals. Next trip I’ll stay in more hostels.

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