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            <div><h3>You’ll love this new style of travelling!</h3></div>
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    </div><h2 id="4064">Packing Makeup and Skincare</h2><p id="2982">I used to pack the whole arsenal. It would end up being a huge and heavy bag. Then I thought, do I need to exfoliate if I’m gone for a week? It’s probably ok if I don’t do it. I still bring some skincare and makeup, but it now all fits in a small bag. I simply don’t bring along all the products anymore. Lugging around a bag of bottles isn’t exactly fun.</p><h2 id="1bb6">Bringing Paper Maps</h2><p id="1d3e">I get it, it’s a backup situation. It might even be crucial if you’re visiting a place with less than ideal internet services. I do remember using paper maps before Google maps. But in more recent years, I have almost completely stopped using paper maps I’ve brought with me. I do use maps of local places or for buildings and attractions though. I suppose I rely on the internet too much?</p><figure id="6dea"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*kMh1mXUJyoX1SFkj1_oCUw.jpeg"><figcaption>Ditched these paper maps long ago! <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-pointing-map-chart-1468657/">Photo by Skitterphoto</a></figcaption></figure><h2 id="8d09">Printing Too Many Documents</h2><p id="e50b">Before I went on a trip, I’d print out a stack of documents. The papers would include car rental confirmations, hotel bookings, itineraries, pre-booked tickets and many other things. Soon enough, I realized that I wouldn’t even look at the papers. If I needed them, my first instinct would be to whip out my phone and pull up the documents from there.</p><h2 id="4849">Reading

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Guidebooks</h2><p id="89a0">I used to visit the bookstore and check out some travel guides. Nowadays, I read up online and mark down important points on my trip spreadsheet. That’s really all I need!</p><p id="e002">I love travelling with less and simplifying the trip process. If I really don’t need something, I won’t bother with it. When I’m on a trip, I prefer to enjoy the moment and relish in the sights and sounds. I vote for simple!</p><p id="b9ca">Interested in more travel stories from me? Here are some stories you might be interested in. Here is a list of over 100 travel stories! Enjoy!</p><div id="b0a6" class="link-block"> <a href="https://hellolinda.medium.com/list/237240cabfb6"> <div> <div> <h2>Let's Travel!</h2> <div><h3>If you like, come take a look at my posts about travel!</h3></div> <div><p>hellolinda.medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*dcd76c03922736c91f5da73fdf3ab313849c8500.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="bb59"><pre>📕 <span class="hljs-keyword">Join</span> Medium <span class="hljs-keyword">to</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">read</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">all</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">of</span> Linda’s stories (I <span class="hljs-keyword">get</span> a commission!)</pre></div><div id="ba0f"><pre>💻 Buy Linda <span class="hljs-keyword">a</span> bag <span class="hljs-keyword">of</span> chips <span class="hljs-keyword">on</span> <span class="hljs-title">Kofi</span></pre></div><div id="34a2"><pre>🐤 <span class="hljs-keyword">Connect</span> <span class="hljs-keyword">with</span> Linda <span class="hljs-keyword">on</span> Twitter</pre></div><div id="3837"><pre>👱🏻‍♀️ Learn <span class="hljs-number">10</span> things <span class="hljs-keyword">about</span> Linda</pre></div></article></body>

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I Stopped Doing These 6 Pointless Things For Trips

It was all a waste of my time

If I can simplify my trips in any way, I will jump at the chance.

Preparing for any trip is no easy endeavour. Packing your suitcase alone can be frustrating enough.

There were some things that I used to do when I was preparing for a trip. I realized they were all a complete waste of my time. It never ended up being useful for me at all.

I no longer do these things anymore. Easy, right?

Updating Music Playlists

I always listen to music. When I first started travelling, I used to make sure that my stash of music was updated. Then I realized that 9 out of 10 times, I didn’t listen to my playlists at all! It’s way too loud on a plane for me to enjoy my songs. I usually end up sleeping or eating. Then the rest of the time, I’m out and about and enjoying the sights and sounds. I don’t end up listening to music at all.

Packing Too Many Extras

We always think about packing extra shoes, clothes, underwear, and socks. I have never run out of any of it before! I reduced the number of extras I was packing. As a result, my luggage was lighter and I stressed less because it was easier to pack. I will bring an extra pair of socks and at least two pairs of pants for a week-long trip. If I need anything else, I can always buy it. I’ll even have a souvenir, win-win!

8 Easy Ways To Travel With As Little As Possible

You’ll love this new style of travelling!

medium.com

Packing Makeup and Skincare

I used to pack the whole arsenal. It would end up being a huge and heavy bag. Then I thought, do I need to exfoliate if I’m gone for a week? It’s probably ok if I don’t do it. I still bring some skincare and makeup, but it now all fits in a small bag. I simply don’t bring along all the products anymore. Lugging around a bag of bottles isn’t exactly fun.

Bringing Paper Maps

I get it, it’s a backup situation. It might even be crucial if you’re visiting a place with less than ideal internet services. I do remember using paper maps before Google maps. But in more recent years, I have almost completely stopped using paper maps I’ve brought with me. I do use maps of local places or for buildings and attractions though. I suppose I rely on the internet too much?

Ditched these paper maps long ago! Photo by Skitterphoto

Printing Too Many Documents

Before I went on a trip, I’d print out a stack of documents. The papers would include car rental confirmations, hotel bookings, itineraries, pre-booked tickets and many other things. Soon enough, I realized that I wouldn’t even look at the papers. If I needed them, my first instinct would be to whip out my phone and pull up the documents from there.

Reading Guidebooks

I used to visit the bookstore and check out some travel guides. Nowadays, I read up online and mark down important points on my trip spreadsheet. That’s really all I need!

I love travelling with less and simplifying the trip process. If I really don’t need something, I won’t bother with it. When I’m on a trip, I prefer to enjoy the moment and relish in the sights and sounds. I vote for simple!

Interested in more travel stories from me? Here are some stories you might be interested in. Here is a list of over 100 travel stories! Enjoy!

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