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

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.

Пікірлер: 20

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip223328 күн 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

    @madeleineaabo

    22 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
    @margaretgiudice769819 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

    @madeleineaabo

    9 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
    @chelseaburnham1989Ай бұрын

    Very helpful video, thank you.

  • @polinaraw
    @polinarawАй 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

    @madeleineaabo

    22 күн бұрын

    Yes 100% agree 😃 glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thatgirl3960
    @thatgirl39604 күн бұрын

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

  • @VTK72
    @VTK7225 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @kyliefischer9223
    @kyliefischer922320 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

    @madeleineaabo

    19 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

    @lbunnygordon1133

    5 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?

  • @lbunnygordon1133
    @lbunnygordon11335 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.

  • @shumathievandayar3246
    @shumathievandayar324610 күн бұрын

    Laundry in Asia is normally done by hand. Everyone's clothes are lumped together. Don't think of yr laundromats back home.

  • @madeleineaabo

    @madeleineaabo

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes that might be true and it’s definitely not the same as home 😊

  • @OwlCMedicine
    @OwlCMedicine27 күн бұрын

    Fillipilly flops! 🤣🙏

  • @madeleineaabo

    @madeleineaabo

    22 күн бұрын

    Haha 🤣🫢

  • @margaritaisabelcabrera6491
    @margaritaisabelcabrera64918 күн бұрын

    I agree with You, I never bring white clothes on a trip, You wear once and You are done, never

  • @MichelleDiana
    @MichelleDianaАй бұрын

    May I recommend dr. Beckmann magic leaves🧺 they even keep a fantastic smell in your bag during travels😅😇😉 I’m all black and army green 🖤💚🪖

  • @madeleineaabo

    @madeleineaabo

    22 күн бұрын

    Amazing I have to try them!! Thank you for the tip 🥰