1 Month, 1 Carry-On

I’m a carry-on only girl. Packing for a month abroad using only a standard carry-on bag was a bit of a challenge, mostly a mental one. No, I don't need that extra pair of sandals. No, I don't need that cute top that only goes with one other thing in my travel wardrobe. No, I don't need my pillow. I just finished packing and I am very happy to say that my bag weighs in at just over 27 lbs. - the limit on BA is 50! Woo hoo.

What am I bringing? A lot. 

Looks can be deceiving

In my carry-on (21”x13”x9”):

3 pairs shoes: T-strap wedge sandals (gold metallic leather); Sneakers (Converse); flip-flops

1 dress (white cotton gauze sleeveless collar top, below knee)

3 pairs pants: Capris (white); Skinny jeans; Bermuda shorts (beige linen)

5 shirts

1 lightweight sweater (white w/black stripes)
1 lightweight knit beige wrap

Large scarf (green) - good for chilly evenings and for covering up in churches / holy sites

Swimsuit

4 pairs underwear

2 bras

3 pairs mini-peds

White noise machine (travel size)

Plug adapters (EU), iphone and ipad chargers

OTC meds, Face wipes, spray perfume in sample sizes
Bar shampoo (Lush)

Document Copies (Passport, Visas, credit cards)

Backup credit & debit card

Wearing on the plane: closed-toe casual walking shoes (black); full-length skirt (black/grey/white stripes); black lace camisole; lightweight synthetic cardigan (black)

In my Handbag:

Passport / Flight & Ship Passage tickets/ Visas

Hotel & tour reservation printouts
Debit card (for ATM withdrawls)
Euros from previous trip
Chip –and-pin credit card (Wells Fargo)
iPhone, ipad mini, earbuds
Makeup
Crystalized ginger (for motion sickness)
Sunglasses
Hairbrush
Earplugs