Minimalist Travel – Tips & Advice
Travel gets easier when you carry less. These guides bring together everything I’ve learned about minimalist travel – from streamlined packing lists to lightweight gear that actually works. If you’d rather enjoy the journey than drag a suitcase around, start here.
Explore the sections below to see what I carry, how I organise it, and why I chose each item.
Minimalist Packing Advice
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Minimalist Travel Essentials: My Top 15 Tiny Travel Accessories
Packing light may sound straightforward, but it took a lot of practice and mistakes to refine and get to the point where I’m happy with my choices. Now I can travel the world with only a daypack – and know I have everything I need, without feeling like I’m missing out. I’ve probably spent far too many hours obsessing over weights, functionality and deciding what brings me joy when on…
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Minimalist Packing: Why I Ditched Bulky Organisers for 4 Simple Pouches
When you’re living out of a small bag, it’s the little things that go walkabout. Cables, battery pack, passport – they’re all easy to forget or misplace, especially when packing and repacking in a rush. As a regular traveller, I’ve learned having a simple system to keep track of things, and one which is easy to stick to, is essential. So, if you’re overwhelmed by the choice of organisers and…
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Carry-On Toiletries for a Month? Here’s What I Fit in a Tiny Pouch
Packing for a trip can be equal parts exciting and exasperating. This is especially true when it comes to travel toiletries. It took me a while (and a lot of trial and error) to figure out what I really need and what just takes up space. With stricter airline rules and rising baggage fees, travelling with carry-on only has become a bit of a game, but it’s one I’ve been…
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Lightweight Tech for Travel: What to Pack and What to Skip
When you’re trying to capture every moment, stay connected, and maybe even work remotely, it’s incredibly easy for travel tech to spiral out of control. One extra device usually means another cable, another charger, another adapter, sometimes even an extension lead. Tech might be small, but it isn’t always light, and adding “just one more thing” can quietly add a kilo or more to your bag. Everyone has their own…
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One Travel Capsule Wardrobe for All Seasons in One Tiny Bag
Packing light sounds great in theory, until you’re staring at a pile of clothes and an airline-approved under-seat bag. Striking the balance between too much and not enough gets easier, the more you experiment and test your boundaries. After a lot of packing practice, I’m finally at the stage where packing has become quick, predictable and truly minimal. I built a four-season travel capsule wardrobe for a round-the-world solo trip…
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