What Not to Pack for Long Term Travel

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

If you’re planning a long-term trip of any kind, chances are you want to make sure you bring the right things in order to have the best possible experience.

It can be difficult to know exactly what (and how much) is necessary - and that's where we come in! With our years of travel experience under our belts, we're here to offer some valuable advice on what not to pack for your upcoming journey.

Learn from our mistakes – here are a few items we wish we didn't pack when we traveled outside of the US.

UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTERS

There was no reason to buy a big, clunky one-size-doesn’t-fit-anything travel adapter in advance when it’s so easy to find smaller, cheaper, and easier to use versions at hostels and convenience stores!

CABLE LOCK & SECURITY WIRE

Never let your bags out of your sight or out of your reach, even for a second. A cable lock and security wire is overkill as long as you’ve got a hand or an eye on your bag.

EYESHADOW AND BRONZER

Anything you bring can and will break. Leave your fancy but delicate makeup at home, and bring hardy, cream-based makeup for your trip.

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