'ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves' on the art of packing light

June 6th, 2023

Rick Steves is the popular public television and radio host, bestselling guidebook author, and activist who encourages people to broaden their perspectives through travel. (Courtesy of Rick Steves)

Atlanta is home to the world’s busiest airport offering abundant domestic and international flights. Although some have put travel on hold during the past few years, industry experts predict a considerable increase in leisure travel.

We’re helping eager travelers prepare for their next adventure with our recurring series: “ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves.” Rick Steves is the very popular public television and radio host, bestselling guidebook author, and activist who encourages people to broaden their perspectives through travel.

Each month, Rick joins “City Lights” as our travel contributor and shares his advice on making the most out of your time away from Atlanta.

In today’s interview, Rick Steves spoke with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes about packing light.

“I’ve found that there are two kinds of travelers, those who pack light and those who wish they had packed light,” Steves says.

“ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves” recurs monthly, with stories, advice and pearls of wisdom gleaned from Rick Steves’ decades of adventures across the globe. More information about Travel guru Rick Steves is available here.