If you're well travelled,

If you're well travelled, you know that packing for a trip is an art. Maximise the combinations of clothes, minimize the space, and you have yourself a well-packed bag. Fortunately for me, my entire wardrobe follows that rule (everything is black or goes with black) so packing's not too challenging.

Until you consider where the gifts are going to fit. Today I'll be taking my backpack and cramming it full of gifts to give to friends and family. And sliding in (I hope) a pair of shorts, two t-shirts and a skirt. That plus what I wear on the plane is all I'm taking. Since I'm going to the land of clothes that fit, I'll buy anything else that I might need. A pair of shoes, a bathing suit, and new underpants are definitely on the shopping list.