It is almost here!
Some months back I posted about that I booked the first half of my trip. A couple of weeks back, I posted and asked the female Steemit community about which travel backpacks they use. Now, I am just getting super hyped up as I now seriously need to arrange more things.
What is going on?
So, a little summary about what is actually going on right now. As of the end of January, I will embark on my first, ever world trip across the globe to go on unknown adventures in stranger countries with my Steemitless friend. I will be roaming around for about six months through six countries and I shall definitely capture my amazing moments on Steemit, so stay tuned!
Where exactly are you going?
I am not quite sure where exactly I will be going, but the global plan is as following: Thailand - Malaysia - Indonesia - New Zealand - Australia - United States of America.
Any amazing things I can't miss here? Would love to know!
So what now?
It is amazing how fast time travels - only a year ago we had our first meeting with the agency and now it’s only a couple of months before we really take off.
For the last couple of weeks I have been trying to read a lot upon travelling, what to pack, how to pack etc. However, now that it’s getting closer and closer, it gets scarier too. I have a feeling I have so many other things left to arrange!
- International driver’s licence
- Vaccinations
- Buy a backpack
- Buy shoes for hiking and city roaming
- Get some quick drying, breathable tops
- And more!
The scariest thing is the backpack
What if I don’t like it? What if it’s uncomfortable after all? What if I want to bring more stuff and it doesn’t fit anymore?
What I think is most important about travelling is to pack light. However, I never packed light?! What if I don’t find a washing machine on time, what if, what if what if!
After posting a couple of times in Facebook travelling groups for quick feedback (I am sorry for cheating on you, Steemit), I think I have prepared a proper packing list. And this is what needs to fit in my backpack.
My potential packing list
- Shoes 3x (Birckenstock, General shoes, Walking/hiking shoes)
- Tank top
- Shirts 3x
- Bloesje
- Long pants
- Shorts
- Leggings/Yoga pants
- Socks 7x
- Underwears 7-10x
- Bra 2x
- Sportsbra
- Hoodie/Sweater
- Raincoat
- Bikini
- Pajamas
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Razor
- BB cream
- Monthly contacts
- Daily contacts
- Contact solution
- Tampons (lady stuff!!!!)
- Powerbank
- Phone + charger
- MacBook + charger
- USB hub
- Passport + copies
- Headphones
- Inflatable neckpillow
- Wallet
- Worldsocket
- Sunglasses
- Cap (I need me some Steemit branding!)
- Microfiber towel
- Belt
- Waterbottle
What do you think?
Currently I have my eye on the Osprey Farpoint 55L. It has a 40L backpack and a 15L daypack attached to it. Do you think I can put it all in there? I hope so - according to a bunch of YouTube videos, quite a lot fits in there!
Also, mind you, I shall be wearing stuff too, so for example, there would only be two pairs of shoes in my backpack.
I am super psyched and I am curious to know about your opinion, experiences and travel lessons!