Minimalistic Packing for Asia: here's the mistakes I made

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Күн бұрын

Today, join me as we unpack my backpack after traveling Southeast Asia for the last 4 months. Learn from my mistakes, some of which cost me money and added unnecessary weight to my load.
Traveling with only one backpack can be quite a challenge, especially for a first-timer like me. However, I believe it went pretty well overall.
There are certain items I regret bringing and others I wish I had acquired before departure to save myself headaches and avoid having to purchase them while away.
So let's unpack my backpack together after this 4-month backpacking journey and glean some insights for your own travels.

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@kayflip2233 Ай бұрын

I just buy cheap clothing at my destination for a 3 day rotation and then either ship them back home or donate them before I move on to my next destination. Enables me to travel ultra lightly.

@madeleineaabo 28 күн бұрын

That’s also a good idea! Nice to be able to give it away or donate what you won’t keep or use 🙌🏼 may also do that on my next trip ☺️

@margaretgiudice7698 24 күн бұрын

Very handy advice about white clothing, Madeleine. I am heading to SE Asia later this year and had intended bringing quite a bit of white clothing. Definitely thinking about replacements now. Thank you!!

@madeleineaabo 14 күн бұрын

Worth having a think about it! If you can do some laundry for hand by yourself you should be good or at least bring clothes that you’re not worried about potentially getting damaged.. it’s a shame but we gotta work with what we have 😊

@chelseaburnham1989 Ай бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you.

@polinaraw Ай бұрын

I enjoy the rain too and sometimes it's so much nicer to just let yourself soak in it rather than trying to avoid it at all costs :) Nice video!!

@madeleineaabo 28 күн бұрын

Yes 100% agree 😃 glad you enjoyed it!

@abbyromm 5 күн бұрын

where is your toiletry bag from? so nice & compact

@thatgirl3960 10 күн бұрын

Nice video, it would help to show photos of yourself with your different items.

@kyliefischer9223 25 күн бұрын

This video is SO helpful for trip planning, thank you! Question - did you use a fanny pack, purse, or other small bag for everyday items? Also, any advice on where to store valuables (leave passports/things at the hostel or always carry with you) would be great.

@madeleineaabo 25 күн бұрын

I’m glad you like it and can find some inspiration! Yes so I also had a small backpack for my laptop, electronics and important things as well as a small funny pack that I store in my smaller backpack to use when I’m out and about for phone, wallet etc. I’ve always had my bags locked in a locker when I stay in hostels and if I don’t feel like it’s a safe place I’ll carry them with me. It’s always hard with valuables, especially your passport, because you don’t want to loose it and carrying it around could also lead to dropping it or having it stolen. My suggestion is to either lock it up (good hostels normally has lockers and are safer) or find a good place that you can store it (in your backpack or with you) where you always know where it is and can keep an eye on it ☺️ unfortunately it’s one of the things that’s a bit tricky when you backpack but I’m sure you’ll find a good way to keep on top of it! 😃

@lbunnygordon1133 11 күн бұрын

What do you do at beach or on a swimming type trip as I m nervous about leaving anything by itself thesedays so just take minimum but even?

@VTK72 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@lbunnygordon1133 11 күн бұрын

Thanks re underwear as when you change places often or it s not boiling hot undies didnt dry overnight at all, that goes for other items too, unless they re outside. Even the thinnest material. And a lot of things dont go into a machine or dryer.