The Traveling Professor has done 20+ small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu. There are all sorts of considerations to be taken considering the weather and the altitude. The Traveling Professor has put together a packing list for a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. There is a list for men and a list for women. It not only includes what to wear, but specific equipment recommendations such as boots and hiking equipment.
On Saturday I depart for 14 days in Italy on a Traveling Professor Small Group Tour to Italy. We are taking 9 travelers to Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Florence and Venice. I only do carry-on because based upon my experience, about 15% of all luggage transported internationally does not meet its owner upon arrival. Also, we are handling our own bags on/off trains, vans, buses and in Venice, even boats. See what The Traveling Professor is packing in his bag on his small group tour to Italy.
On Wednesday I embark for a one week tour of Italy. When I take people on a small group tour of Italy I have a well-defined itinerary but this time, since I am traveling on a personal trip to Italy, my itinerary is somewhat more flexible. All I know now is I will arrive in Rome and stay for 2 nights, probably taking a trip to Assisi, then I will go up to Florence for a few nights taking side trips to Pisa, Venice and perhaps Siena. I will probably spend the last night in Milan before heading home. Check out my blog post to see what I will be packing on a trip to Italy.