In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Packing Archive
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Fashion Icon’s view on Traveling and Packing Light
Posted on 15 April , 2013 | No CommentsHere is Diane von Furstenberg, legendary wrap dress guru to give you some insights on her mindset about traveling. She doesn’t give actual tips about traveling when she speaks, but... -
The Quick Overview of What to Wear and What to Pack When you Travel
Posted on 13 June , 2012 | 3 CommentsNever check anything in This is a rule I follow no matter where I travel to. Unless I am moving, I don’t check a single bag in. Everything is in... -
Packing suitcases: The Continuous Trial and Error Method
Posted on 21 May , 2012 | No CommentsHere’s something I do after every trip I take: At the end of your trip after you’ve packed all of your essentials, make a note of what you used and... -
How I Traveled as an Uber Minimalist for 2 Months in Europe
Posted on 27 February , 2012 | 30 CommentsUnbeknownst to the rest of you, I had a little mini challenge for myself this time around to Europe. I wanted to travel with as little as possible. Specifically, one... -
Packing for a long trip in the middle of Autumn or Winter
Posted on 7 November , 2011 | 15 CommentsMost people go on vacation in the summer so this may not be relevant to many, but if you do a lot of business traveling year round or you are... -
Packing for 5 Weeks in Asia
Posted on 13 May , 2011 | 38 CommentsHere you go as promised! My final packing for 5 weeks in Asia. I changed a couple of things but the concept is still the same. MINIMAL!!! Click on the... -
Minimalist Moving
Posted on 7 March , 2011 | 28 CommentsSome of you have been asking about tips and tricks on moving, so here they are! As for my credentials, I’ve moved at least twice a year, and in 2010,... -
Using Packing Cubes to Stay Organized
Posted on 18 February , 2011 | 20 CommentsWhen I pack my suitcases, I am always annoyed when I want to wear a specific blouse (don’t judge) and I have to root through mounds of perfectly rolled, neatly... -
The First Move of 2011: Montreal, QC
Posted on 6 February , 2011 | 18 CommentsYep. I moved. Again. This time, returning to a city I had previously left – MONTREAL! Here for a short jaunt and then in about another month, I will be... -
Picture Heavy: What I am Packing for a Month-Long Trip To Asia
Posted on 17 January , 2011 | 77 CommentsWarning: Picture heavy. Also another note: I tend to map out what I want to bring, and then change my mind last minute as I decide. Even now, looking over... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : Toiletries, Makeup & Tools
Posted on 15 September , 2010 | 8 Comments3 things I keep in mind I keep a list of what I need and follow it each time I travel ….but I can always buy what I forgot to... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : What to pack for 3 weeks or more of travel (going overseas) in warmer weather
Posted on 13 September , 2010 | 9 CommentsI talked about packing for the weekend (being the girly girl that I am), and packing for a business trip without having items that are useless. But here is the... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : A Week-long Business Casual Trip
Posted on 10 September , 2010 | 4 CommentsMost business trips are about a week long. But if they aren’t, just cut back accordingly. For business travel, I don’t like to bring a lot of accessories. The reason... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : Short Weekend-like Getaway
Posted on 8 September , 2010 | 11 CommentsWhen I last traveled to see my sister for the weekend, she was amazed to see that all I brought was a weekender bag. Sister: “Is that all you have... -
A Minimalist’s Suitcase : The Series
Posted on 6 September , 2010 | 2 CommentsAll of the following posts were originally posted on my other blog: Fabulously Broke in the City. I am re-posting it, because it’s a helpful series that I put a...