Pack Light-Lightweight Travel

Pack all documents, maps and other items last, so they are "on top" and easy to find. This is a strategy that pays dividends in a busy airport or train station. No one wants to fumble through your belongings to find a map or the directions to your next hotel. It is important to limit this strategy. For example, do not pack your passport or your boarding pass. Keep those items close to you in a money belt or in a zipped pocket that is always close to your body. Maps can be replaced easily if someone decides to rummage through your luggage. Key documents, when stolen, can literally ruin your trip.