I travel a lot; my clients are all over the world and I usually speak at several technical communication-related conferences each year. My business – coupled with my natural penchant for minimalism – has led me to become a seasoned road warrior.
My friends call me “The Travel Ninja.” I can manage a three-city, ten-day trip with my ultra-slim carry-on spinner by Tripp. Packing everything I need into such a small case is challenging, but I do it to avoid the problems of over-packing:
- Checked luggage can be lost or damaged.
- You waste time at the airport checking and retrieving it.
- Getting to and from the airport is more difficult.
- You are physically and metaphorically weighted down with unneeded possessions.
I've learned that ultra-light travel provides a better travel experience, just as minimalist documentation provides better usability.
Here are my favorite ultra-light travel tips and their application to documentation:
- Reuse, reuse, reuse. Never pack a garment that can only be worn once. Everything needs to do double (if not triple) duty. Never bring multiple versions of the same functional item (watches, raincoats, ...
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