Comments on: A ‘Case’ Study - Why A Digital Nomad Can’t Afford To Check Baggage

By: Bruce Eric Anderson (aka bruceericatdell on twitter)

Bruce Eric Anderson (aka bruceericatdell on twitter) — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:43:39 +0000

Good post and for the most part I agree with you. The only reason I do check my bags is when I just have too much packed to carry on. I’m really not a fan of “those people” that roll their giant carry on baggage down the middle aisle saying, “excuse me, oh I’m sorry, excuse me…” while their bags hit the arms and legs of everyone in the aisle seats.

@bruceericatdell, @digital_nomads

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:52:10 +0000

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63604

Scroll down to the pics. You are gonna be home in time to see the T100 rolling into the driveway.

By: Mike Gonzales

Mike Gonzales — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:22:33 +0000

Welcome back! I hope the cocaine made it back ok.

By: David Walsh

David Walsh — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:32:20 +0000

Amen, you could not be more right. Even after long-term, lightweight travel, it’s a common mistake to think “Well, I’m heading home.. this time I’ll check my bag” or check-in an extra bag of priceless souvenirs for yourself and family. Huge mistake.

Once, I arrived in NYC from Bangkok to find every item in my checked bag had been annihilated. Not slightly damaged. Destroyed. Bottle of Sang Som rum? Empty. Porcelain wine-holders from Melbourne? Shattered. Lamps from Thai night bazaar? Cracked wood, torn paper sides.

If it is worth anything to you, never let it leave your side. Good post.