Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Needs / Wants / Compact Travels

I've this dream trip I'd like to make. It's not so much the destination as the way of travelling. That said, I think the dream is very European so destinations such as Florens, Barcelona, Dublin, Paris and London would work well. Not just cause they are every urbanites dream but also close in proximity.

The idea of this trip comes from what you are bringing more than where you are going. It's about dumping the dreaded business carry-on with wheels for the stylish black or brown leather bag and nothing more.

It's about simplicity, about going beyond your luggage and hotel room when travelling and forgetting presence for present. It's very much about finding the minimum to reach the maximum.

Imagine this bag, only filled with 2 dress shirts, a pair of slacks, 2 polo shirts, three pair of socks, a pair of leisure shoes, three pair of underwear, toiletry, an iPod, a phone, a camera and a book. That's it! Nothing more, nothing less. Simplicity and style at it's best.

An of course, it's about travelling in style. You are wearing the universal gray suit that makes you fit in everywhere and ensure that you can attend any party or dinner at a whim. Passport and wallet in pocket. Cigar and lighter as well.

Think about how easy it would be getting around the airport, checking in and out of hotels, taking trains and making choices. Think about it, who are you and what do you really need on the journey in life.

If you say Martha Stewart I'll spank you!

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