Elizabeth Banks on Her Tips for Packing Light, the Destination That 'Blew Her Mind,' and Her Biggest Airplane Pet Peeve

""I've done three weeks in Italy with one bag. Just bring those dresses that can roll up multiple times, and you get a couple of great bathing suits, a couple great sandals, and one pair of sneakers to hike or work out in. Otherwise, I pack very light,""

""It blew my mind how incredible that place is. You can do a lot of shopping. So we ended up buying extra bags and shopping and bringing back stuff with us, because we had also gone there with just a carry-on bag. I always think on the way home, if it takes a little while for my luggage to get there, it's not gonna be the end of the world, right? So, I'm happy to buy things when I'm on my way home.""

""If it's light out and I can be outside in the city, wherever I've landed, I do that immediately. I never spend time in the hotel. I immediately get outside! Being outdoors wakes you up-you get the sunlight, which tells your body what the time is. So walking around o"

Elizabeth Banks travels carry-on only and rarely checks a bag, even for long-haul trips, unless absolutely necessary. She successfully spent three weeks in Italy with a single bag by packing rollable dresses, a couple of bathing suits, sandals, and one pair of sneakers. She prioritizes access to a steamer at her destination or carries a travel steamer. Banks often shops while traveling and will sometimes check a bag on the return to bring purchases home. To combat jet lag, she leaves the hotel immediately to get sunlight and stay active outdoors.

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