Getting ready for International Travel,

As my loyal readers know, I'm about to head to Paris in less than a month, for my first ever, out of the country trip. It's been almost a year in the planning and during that time, I've made lists, and plotted strategy for traveling. My first goal, load myself down with as little as possible.

Above you see part of my travel strategy. The converters are a must, and the luggage scale is, from what I hear, very very helpful, since there are luggage weight limits and I'll be loaded down with treasures coming home. But those are just the tools of the trade.

Do you see that notebook in the center next to the passport?

This is my secret weapon. Inspired by my Future DIL and her wedding lists. I've taken all my lists, itineraries, maps etc. Shrunk them down and glued them to the pages inside that little notebook
There will be no searching for the right sheet of paper while I'm out and about, It'll all be there in that notebook. And there is still plenty of room for notes etc.

It all fits in my super small travel purse designed for cross body protection from pick pockets.
My other secret weapon is my fab money bag apron that Karla made for me. I talk more about this fab bag here.

So that is my light weight organizational strategy, tune in next for my luggage/packing strategy.