You can take two suitcases each on an international flight, up to 50 lbs each, no charge. At least as of last June. I assumed hulababy only wants to take one because one is easier to lug around to different places. I think the packing tips given here are all good ones, and she should be able to pack in one suitcase. Since she will be in different places, she can keep in mind that she's changing venues and each outfit will be new again when she changes locations.
I too am an over packer. I've been going to meetings--OPA. I'm almost there! Went to Australia for three weeks with only one suitcase (albeit not a carry-on size) and no carry-on. It was heaven. Kindle and ipad helped abolish the carry-on.
It doesn't help that my husband packs in only one small suitcase, making me feel a failure. BUT, when he gets there, he has inevitably underpacked and lacks essential items. (One shirt for three weeks???) I then feel vindicated. ;-D
Hulababy, your itinerary sounds wonderful.
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