In early 2024, following a couple of glasses of Beaujolais and watching a picturesque sunset, I suggested to my soon-to-be husband: What if we put our belongings in storage and
travel for a year
With no children, no pets, and conveniently aligned phases of our freelancing jobs, I believed it was an unassailable suggestion. Perhaps due to the freely poured wine and the romantic setting, he agreed immediately, and we started making plans right away.
Amidst the extensive list of tasks to complete before setting off on this major journey was finding the ideal container for my limited but valuable possessions.
suitcase
That needed to endure for months at a time on baggage carousels, Uber trunks, and various other risky scenarios was essential. Beyond functionality, I sought luggage that exuded refinement and enhanced the overall travel experience. It was during this search that I first noticed
Paravel’s Aviator Trunk
I realized right at that moment that my search was over.
$495.00
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Finish it off with the brand’s
Packing Suite
(A collection of organizers designed precisely for the suitcase’s extended form) along with a monogramming service (applicable to both the outside and the packing cubes), and I made up my mind. This would serve as my reliable travel partner for the coming year.
Paravel entered the market in 2016 and quickly gained recognition amongst travel aficionados for its design and quality. The Aviator Trunk provides greater storage capacity compared to Paravel’s other products.
Aviator Grand Suitcase
This was particularly suitable for my extended trip. Additionally, it’s designed with durability in mind: The wheels move smoothly over every type of surface, the shell is extremely sturdy, and frequent loading and unloading doesn’t seem to affect it much.
A side note: For those undertaking a shorter trip and not requiring additional room, the
Checked Grand size
is equally excellent.
$545.00
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As we enter month eight, I am thrilled to confirm that buying the Paravel luggage turned out to be a wise choice. The Aviator Trunk has effortlessly accompanied me across various terrains—from the isolated landscapes of New Zealand’s hinterlands to the humid rainforests of Indonesia, from bustling backstreets in Vietnam to wildlife reserves in both India and South Africa. Although I dislike using the phrase “digital nomad,” this bag truly enabled me to lead an unchained existence without feeling overwhelmed. It even became something akin to
micro-closet
For me—one that, upon looking back at this time, will make me thankful I experienced it alongside.
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