I arrived home from a 10-day trip to England just under a week ago. Now that I’ve somewhat adjusted to the 5-hour time difference, I thought I’d share what I wore in England for wildly fluctuating weather in May. Because we were moving around from London to the Cotswolds and then to Oxford for a short stay, I packed carry-on only in an Away bigger carry-on flex suitcase and an Away Everywhere bag. With the help of so many readers who either live in England or have traveled there during this cool, rainy season, I managed to pack just what I needed to feel comfortable and a little stylish on this active trip.

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Packing for an overseas trip and trying to go carry-on only? That’s a smart strategy for many reasons, including ease of travel and improved likelihood of not losing your luggage. But carry-on only also presents us with some challenges, especially if you’re traveling to multiple locations and doing a variety of activities. Never fear; it can be done! And one of the most crucial steps is choosing and packing your personal bag, the one you can easily slide under the seat in front of you on the plane.

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If everything has gone as planned, I am enjoying a Walkabout adventure in England right now. I’ve traveled with my friend Shelly who curates boutique style trips for very small groups of women who want to travel alone or with a friend to Europe. Because we are moving about a little (from London to the Cotswolds) in this trip, Shelly suggests we pack carry-on only. I’ve grown to love the ease of lighter packing anyhow, so I found it fairly easy to oblige.

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It can be quite the challenge to pack carry-on only, but the rewards are worth considering. Especially if you’re going abroad, moving about to different locations during your trip and navigating things like busy train stations or cobbled streets with your luggage, using one compact, roller suitcase is all the more important. Since I’m traveling solo (aka, without my husband) to London and the Cotswolds for a 10-day adventure, I wanted to get everything into a carry-on suitcase and a personal bag.

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