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The American urge to overpack for Europe
It's the thundering rattle of roller bags on cobblestone, the teetering heave of monster suitcases up endless stairs.
Every year, a new wave of vacationers flocks to Europe with enough luggage to start a new life overseas, only to be humbled by old-world infrastructure. Katie Parla, an author and tour guide who lives in Rome, watches the scene play out 'every single day' in the country's most popular tourist destinations.
