Well, I have to say I’m an expert- and minimalist- packer. I usually travel by train, which means loading my own bags on and off, so I pack light. I have a carry- on suitcase with four wheels, a tote bag that slots over the handle, and a cross- body bag. The suitcase contains my clothes, one extra pair of shoes and toothbrush and toothpaste, and my tote bag contains makeup bag ( whittled down to essentials) i-pad, charger and earphones, notebook and pencil, printouts of tickets, a pashmina, or cardigan, spare socks and knickers, a limited first aid kit, tissues, and wetwipes. My cross-body bag contains passport, two purses with different currencies, card holder, reading glasses and sunglasses, phone, tissues and essential medication. I’ve always managed to pack enough for ten to twelve day trips, never wash things out in the hotel room, although I have occasionally, on longer trips, used the laundry service. I don’t pack toiletries ( I use the hotels’,) nightwear, or anything I might need “just in case.” For my trip to Bordeaux in October I’m wearing a dress, light padded coat, leggings and boots to travel in (2 days, with a night in London) and because it will be warm there I’m packing two cotton dresses and a linen jumpsuit, and a pair of tennis shoes, and a long sleeved slightly heavier cotton dress for the return journey. I will have to pack a couple of nighties because I’m sharing a house with my mother and sister. I’ll have enough room for a good bottle or two of Bordeaux and some nice French skincare!