Travelling
I love travelling and have learned many lessons as I travel more often. One issue that I always deal with is luggage. When I travelled abroad years ago I took six pieces of luggage with me; in the villa I was voted “Most likely to be seen in an airport with more than six pieces of luggage”. I laughed so hard about the groups vote but realized I did not need as much clothing as I thought. I did not use everything I took and ended up coming home with more luggages. Ever since that trip I decided to try to lower my luggage count. It does not help that when you travel, airlines charge you for every piece of luggage except carry on. I have practiced minimalism and realized it can be hard but I have improved. When I travel I decide which shoes are essential. I always take one pair of heels; I take two only if I must. I pack 2 pairs of sandals and flats which I wear the day I am travelling. I pack only one pair of sunglasses and I have a black clutch. A black clutch matches with anything. Here is an example of how you can be a minimalist.
I will be taking a trip very soon. I will be gone for 7 days and will be in a beach area those 7 days. I am going to take:
2 pairs of heels. One nude color and one black.
We will be eating out every night for dinner so I will pack 7 dinner outfits. I know we will be going out every night so I plan on changing into one of my pairs of sandals once we are done with dinner.
3 bathing suits and 3 skirts and three shirts to accompany those skirts.
2 pairs of sandals and 2 beach dresses.
2 bathing suit covers and
1pair of sunglasses
2 hats
I plan on mismatching some outfits and my toiletries and makeup. I usually try to choose a few products from all the make up I have and bring only what is essential. Since I will be out in the sun and water I do not need much makeup. I will need sun block for my face but tanning lotion for my whole body. Shampoo, conditioner and lotion. My favorite perfume and deodorant spray.
Now many of you will think to yourself she is not a minimalist at all; but compared to my six pieces of luggage I once took across the world and happily convinced my friends to help me drag along many connecting flights and airports I have truly improved. Have you ever found yourself realizing you need to minimize in some way?
Now many of you will think to yourself she is not a minimalist at all; but compared to my six pieces of luggage I once took across the world and happily convinced my friends to help me drag along many connecting flights and airports I have truly improved. Have you ever found yourself realizing you need to minimize in some way?