A review by robinsbooks
No Baggage: A Minimalist Tale of Love and Wandering by Clara Bensen

4.0

A number of years ago I had a nightmare about arriving at the Portland airport at 5:00 a.m. carrying only a book which had only 45 pages left to be read. I didn't think about the fact I had no luggage or carry on bag with fresh undies or my tweezers(!), all I could think about was that 45 pages was not going to last very long and I needed another book for the European flight I had ahead of me. I raced around the airport but couldn't find any place to purchase another book! As you can see, it was a very traumatic dream, so I was very intrigued by "No Baggage" and snagged an advance copy at BEA.

Imagine boarding a plane for an overseas trip carrying nothing but a purse with a few essentials plus to add to the stress, traveling with a guy she had just met through an online dating site. Ultimately the book is part travelogue, part romance, and part musings about her post-college breakdown. I would have liked to read more about other experiences and sightseeing on the road but she's an engaging writer and enjoyed reading about her life and relationships.

I'm also hoping the finished book has a few photos as the ones I found of their trip were fun to view, especially the one with all of their travel belongings laid out on a table.