I’m a travel journalist with bylines in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Southern Living, and more. I’m also a former overpacker who has spent years perfecting the art of the travel wardrobe and curating functional (and stylish) packing lists.

Follow my travels—and get a sneak peek of upcoming packing lists—@lydiamansel.

Recent packing-related work:

Travel + Leisure: I'm a Professional Packer—and These Are the 5 Biggest Packing Mistakes to Avoid

Kayak: Your complete beach vacation packing list

Condé Nast Traveler: How to Pack Cowboy Boots

Travel + Leisure: The Ultimate Charleston Packing List

Condé Nast Traveler: What to Wear in London, Inspired by The Parent Trap’s Elizabeth James

Condé Nast Traveler: 5 Amazon Essentials That Have Made Me a Better Packer

Some other recent stories:

Travel + Leisure: The UK’s Largest National Park Has Gin-clear Waters, a Reindeer Herd, and Queen Elizabeth II's Favorite Castle

Travel + Leisure: The 12 Best Hotels in Jackson Hole

Southern Living: This All-Inclusive Resort Has Its Own Entrance To Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Southern Living: Insiders Share How To Get The Best Hotel Room Without Paying More

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