Pack Like a Pro: Secrets to Smarter Travel with Laurie

Whether you’re exploring the world or traveling across the States, worrying about overpacking or lost luggage is the last thing you want to do. Packing may never be your favorite part of a trip, but the right tips can make it less of a chore. That’s where Laurie and her packing expertise come in.

On this episode of Traveling with AAA, host Angie Orth speaks with travel content creator and educator Laurie, who has built a career around helping people pack light. As a pilot's wife with over 20 years of travel experience, she’s picked up plenty of tricks for making the most of her luggage space and easing the stress of travel days. She shares advice on carry-on-only packing, navigating airport security, planning outfits, and keeping essentials close at hand.

Her YouTube channel and blog, Travel Tips by Laurie, have become a resource for many travelers looking for efficient travel hacks. Forget schlepping a rolling suitcase through cobblestone streets or worrying about overpacking—Laurie has insightful ways to help you make the most of your travels.

What You’ll Learn:

7:52 The shoe packing hack that saves you valuable luggage space

10:02 Laurie’s packing strategy for women over 50 traveling to warm and cold climates

13:07 The mental hurdle to tackle when attempting carry-on only travel for the first time

27:01 How many outfits to pack for a week-long trip

32:39 The one storage place you’re probably overlooking

43:42 Why you should consider becoming a carry-on-only traveler

Connect with Laurie:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TravelTipsbyLaurie