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Callalily

(15,322 posts) Sun Dec 28, 2025, 06:58 AM Dec 28

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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 Dec 28 OP

All good advice BUT... PJMcK Dec 28 #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 Dec 28 #2

I traveled for 4 months with a back pack and a carry on. Phoenix61 Dec 28 #3

PJMcK

(24,861 posts)

1. All good advice BUT...

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:18 AM

Dec 28

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

The article is dated March 17, 2023.

Still, his points are valid.

sinkingfeeling

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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

Dec 28

Phoenix61

(18,742 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

Dec 28

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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