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A maximalist's trip to Mexico

A maximalist's trip to Mexico

What I packed vs. what I *actually* wore on my recent getaway to Tulum.

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Emily Polner
Apr 09, 2025
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You might be surprised to know that I’m a much more of a minimalist packer than the title of this post suggests. That comes from being raised by someone who refuses to check a bag, no matter the length of the trip.

While fashion girlies across Instagram are lugging 2 huge hard-shell suitcases through the airport, you can catch me wheeling my tiny Samson…

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