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Callalily

(15,418 posts)
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 07:58 AM Dec 2025

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 2025 OP
All good advice BUT... PJMcK Dec 2025 #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 2025 #2
I traveled for 4 months with a back pack and a carry on. Phoenix61 Dec 2025 #3

PJMcK

(25,126 posts)
1. All good advice BUT...
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 09:18 AM
Dec 2025

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

The article is dated March 17, 2023.

Still, his points are valid.

sinkingfeeling

(58,033 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.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 09:34 AM
Dec 2025

Phoenix61

(18,887 posts)
3. I traveled for 4 months with a back pack and a carry on.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:19 PM
Dec 2025

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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