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The Emotions Matter
We become stressful or anxious while packing for a trip, due to us going out of our comfort zone, or in front of uncomfortable and different people.
Our previous good (or bad) travel experience also comes in play.
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Wheeled luggage is generally seen as a convenience, but is, in fact, a constraint, as once a heavy and large suitcase is with you, you are bound to 'wheel' it around everywhere, cutting down your travel options.
Light packing relaxes you and facilitates spontaneous travel, a minimalistic packing done in a backpack or a shoulder bag works best.
Chronic overpacking, while it seems logical as people can need so many things, is a hassle for travel, as there is so much to worry about and carry along.
Too much baggage leads to a baggage-heavy mindset.
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Travelling alone can be the ultimate in self-indulgence: You can do what you want to do and rest when you want. Your mistakes are your own, and your triumphs are more exciting.
But without a companion to watch your back, you are more vulnerable. But, a little preparation and common sense can save you money and give you the ultimate experience.
- To be more patient when things do not go as planned - and it happens on every trip.
- To leave your comfort zone. It's exhilarating to forget what's familiar for a bit and expand your horizons.
- To be more curious. Being in new territory will probe new ideas and curiosities.
- To appreciate other cultures.
- To live simply. You can survive with very, very little.
- To make friends with strangers as travelling make you desperate for human interaction.
- ...but to also embrace your solo travel experience. You will come home with a new sense of independence.
- To try new things as what you do at home doesn't always work when you travel.
To think creatively. Sometimes it takes a little thinking outside of the box to get by.
To find beauty in small things that you did not notice before you started your trip, like a home-cooked meal.
Many groundbreaking ideas have been a result of boiling things down to the first principles and then substituting one of the key parts for a more effective solution.
The best solution is often not where everyone is already looking. After getting to the facts, first principle thinking helps you make a plan to improve each little piece, which often leads to exploring for better substitutes, even in other disciplines.