Ernest White II of the popular Fly Brother blog is currently on a comprehensive round the world journey that would see him trek through Cairo, Istanbul, and Alice Springs. Through photographs, he has shared his packing process so he never has to check in any luggage.

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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström is a MatadorU faculty member and Network contributor. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Vogue, BBC, Fodors.com, and many more. Follow her photoblog at Sweden.se.

  • http://wayworded.blogspot.com/ Hal

    Wow. That’s impressive.

  • SK

    sweet. minimal is the way to go man! & if you cut out some of those extra clothes you could fit it all in just one bag! besides, buying clothes on the road is kinda fun

  • happy andira

    How i wish i do not need my make up or flip flops or more shirts… swear to god u won’t have blisters on ur shoulders end of the day…

    Anyways all the best, might see you in Eqypt cos Im going diving there April 2010, might see you also in Europe cos I’ll be in Amsterdam and Switzeland for new years.

    Happy travelin’ Fly brother!

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