Why is travel an essential ingredient in a light living plan?
Enough philosophers have said it for me to believe it—that the only things to do in life are those that you might regret not having done while you are on your deathbed. Another pair of Manolo Blahniks is unlikely to make the cut. Swimming with your kids while they are still kids probably will (at least for those of us who are parents). In short, dump the stuff, concentrate on memories. Live light. Travel can obviously be a prime constituent of a memory-intensive, light-life approach; if you do it right, that is. Is there room for luxury when you travel light in terms of luggage and pocket? The problem with luxury travel is that in its pursuit of exclusivity, it often excludes you from the real action. Great memories and wonderful moments can happen only if you let experiences happen. Take upper-class lounges at airports, for instance. On a frazzled day/night where you need the sanctuary of a quiet, efficient zone, they work great. But my experience is that 90% of the time I get terribl
