I’m packing up tonight here in Romania after a fabulous, and I head to Bulgaria tomorrow on the train so I thought it would be a good time (as promised earlier) to show you what I’ve brought with me on the road.
As you’ll recall, I’m engaging in semi-minimalist travel. This is in no way going to approximate the die-hard backpackers who carry everything for 6 months in a 40L pack. That’s not me. Not in my 20s and certainly not now. So here we go… what can you fit in a carry-on rollerboard and small shoulder pack?
Note that items marked with an asterisk would most definitely be seen as a non-essential by a minimalist traveler.
Clothing & Shoes
- 3 sleeveless dresses (2 long, 1 short)
- 1 long-sleeve dress (long)
- 1 cotton short-sleeve T-shirt
- 1 pair cotton capris
- 1 long-sleeve cardigan
- 1 pair black leggings
- 1 short-sleeve tunic
- 1 pair Qatar Airways pajamas
- 7 pairs of underwear
- 3 bras (1 black, 1 nude, 1 strapless)
- 1 Eddie Bauer rain jacket
- 1 floral-print scarf
- 1 pair Nike running shoes
- 1 pair Vionic Wave orthotic sandals
Toiletries and Medicine/First Aid
- Cosmedix Purity Detox Scrub (face cleanser)*
- Cosmedix Hydrate+ (lotion + SPF)*
- Toothpaste, toothbrush and floss (it’s in the photo, Mom!)
- Gillette Mach 3 razor and King of Shave shave oil*
- Refresh tears + extra contact lenses and case
- Elemis Quiet Mind Temple Balm* (for headaches and migraines)
- Folding travel brush/comb
- Tweezer, fingernail clipper, emery board and pore cleaner*
- OGX shampoo and conditioner
- Dry shampoo*
- Q-tips*
- Purifying soap bar (a gift from my friend Pam)
- Advil, allergy medicine and acid controller (I’m not 20 anymore)
- Bodyglide & a blister bandage (for running and hiking wounds)
- Off bug repellent wipes*
- Soap nuts for doing laundtry
- Hair ties
Health & Fitness
- Jay Robb whey protein* (7 packets)
- Swim suit and sarong
- Addidas workout top & capris
- Headband
- No-show, quick-dry athletic socks (2 pair)
- Champion sports bras (3)
- SPRI resistance bands*
- Golds Gym sliders*
- Quest protein bar*
- Stevia tablets* (for my tea)
- Nuun electrolyte tablets*
Electronics & Tech
- Macbook Air laptop & power cord
- Apple iPhone 7 (not pictured)
- Bose noise-canceling headphones and splitter
- Back-up headphones* (no charging required)
- Audio cable & car USB charger* (for rental cars)
- USB drive* (I am working)
- Uniball signo pens (2)
- Battery powered travel light*
- 3-in-1 USB charging cable
- Apple iPod Nano
- Multi-adapter/USB charger
- AIBCON 10000mAh battery pack
- Misc. charging cords/adapters*
Miscellaneous Items
- Travel blanket*
- Eyeglasses and case
- Sunbrella (SPF 50+ umbrella that also works for rain)*
- Blender bottle
- Eastern Europe & Romania/Bulgaria Lonely Planet
- Robe*
- House slippers*
- Sunglasses
- Collapsable shopping sack*
Why no pic of Pokey?
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