I’m Lauren Kelly from It’s the Kellys, and in this video I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I pack for long-term international travel using only a carry-on and a personal item. This trip? It starts in Turkey (of course) with time in Istanbul and Cappadocia, but the second half is a complete mystery due to a last-minute flight cancellation.

Inside this packing tutorial, I break down exactly how I make it work:

How to build a capsule wardrobe for 18 days (with 40+ outfit options)
What I pack for mixed climates and modest dress requirements
My exact carry-on packing method using packing cubes
What goes in my personal item vs. plane bag

Real travel strategies from visiting 100+ countries carry-on only
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