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I've been pretty lucky too. Only once did I lose something in transit that I checked, my surfboard when coming back from New Zealand to New York. But I'm a light backpacker by nature, so I try to travel with carry on only whenever I can. I love being able to just get up and go. Very liberating...
What I've read so far is that it pertains to certain flights from the Middle East. But who knows. It may become the new normal when flying. I'm old enough to remember when you didn't have to take off your shoes or get patted down before a flight. Or when you were able to bring on bottles of...
All my osprey packs are under 50L so I usually get them on as carry on. No waiting. Love it. But if I ever do have to check them for whatever reason, I always carry a light bag with me to store my pack in when checking. Don't want to tempt fate. But if you don't have a storage bag, most airlines...
I feel your frustration. My very first trip to Europe as a teen was delayed almost a week because of a massive snow storm in NY. The delay cost us 5 days of a planned 15 day trip. I remember being soooo bummed about that. Cursing the snow as we waited for it to melt. But you know what? Those 10...
Great advice. This is all part of your Camino experience. Go with the flow. The best laid plans of mice & men often go astray. You'll get there. Bien Camino!
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