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New Approach to Saving on Baggage Fees: Just Wear All Your Clothes

by Melissa Hennessey

A Kenyan man recently tried out a new technique for getting around those lovely baggage fees we all have come to know and despise.

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The as-yet unidentified man landed in China wearing upwards of 70 individual pieces of clothing. His odd shape drew the eye of security as he tried to make his way though the airport, and was eventually stopped and strip-searched. It is not clear whether the man was allowed to board with all of his layers, but I think we can assume he was delayed.

About the Author

Melissa Hennessey (@BlueMorphoBlog) is your standard Midwestern-would-be-vagabond with a penchant for all the little things that make travel even more excellent. Melissa has a day job she actually likes, and fills the rest of her day with writing, hot yoga and photo making. She travels as often as she can, usually with her fiancé. Unfortunately, their 3 cats don't care much for travel due to the lack of cat-centric hostel search website.