How to Travel Light and Still Have Room for More

Guilherme Ribeiro | April 11, 2016

Traveling light is an art, and the more you visit the world, the better you get at it! I remember one of my first camping trips where I took one t-shirt per day for the whole 10 days — rookie! Now I’m in Bangkok, and I’m going to spend six months in SE Asia. I brought around 7.5kg (including my laptop) and I already know I took too much!

I have to say, when I see those poor travelers carrying massive backpacks, sweating like pigs, I smirk a bit, especially when I sense their jealousy. As I easily negotiate the streets, staircases and buses, they suffer like everything is a chore.

It takes a long time to master the perfect packing list — mine is still not great, but I’m getting there. Each person has their own preferences, but once you understand the main concepts, it doesn’t really matter what you take — you’re going to be fine.

So how can you do it?

1. Matching Clothes

If I close my eyes and pick two items from inside my backpack, I’m 100% sure they’ll match each other. There is no guessing or wasting time checking if that shirt goes with those shorts — you won’t need a vast selection of clothes.

Latin America For Less

Also, you have to take into consideration how long you’re staying in each location. If every three or four days you’re visiting a new place, then you won’t have to worry about repeating an outfit as you’ll constantly be meeting new people.

Pages: 1 2 3 4

SHARE ON

Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.