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Packing Tips: A Seven-Day Solo Journey

  • Writer: Mykala
    Mykala
  • Dec 14, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 14, 2023


Hello friends! Mykala here. :)


I am nearing the end of this year’s trip to Europe! I wanted to see as much as possible, but I expired my Schengen visa.


So, I decided to explore the Balkan countries. I knew I had just one week and I planned to do the trip alone.


As I was packing, I realized how few items I really needed. By the end, my backpack was still super light and the trip has been a success with minimal items. I thought I’d share my list and I hope it helps you pack for your next quick trip. :)




I ended up traveling through Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia with only these items on my back...


Clothing:


  • 3 shirts (Shirts are an item I knew I could easily find more of in a new country. Again, I’m packing as light as possible here.)

  • 2 pairs of pants/leggings

  • 1 pair of shorts

  • 5 pairs of socks

  • 5 pairs of underwear (It is always better safe than sorry with socks and underwear! I pack more than I think I will need. The good things is these items are so light!)

  • 1 additional bra (I’m assuming you are wearing one when you depart on your trip here.😂)


Items:


  • Phone charger and country adapter (THIS IS SO IMPORTANT! I recommend finding a universal adapter you can keep permanently in your bag with your chargers!)

  • Small bottle of shampoo + conditioner (I usually just get some small travel bottles at the store and fill those according to the moment of days.)

  • VERY small bottle of coconut oil (I use this to remove my makeup!)

  • Mascara

  • Eyelash curler

  • 3 essential oils (I pack oils with me to prevent any sickness! These oils really save my life! I use DoTerra oils).

  • Feminine products (I usually keep a pad or two with me! I will buy more if needed.)

  • Book (This is the heaviest thing in my bag…but I can’t travel without one!)

  • Deodorant

  • Small perfume



I like to keep my backpack as light as possible for two important reasons:


1.) I usually end up carrying my backpack a lot. Some days, I don’t know where I’m staying the night, so I prefer to keep my bag with me. A light bag makes all the difference for my back.


2.) I like to pick up things as I go! Usually, that means books and those add weight quickly.


Below I have attached the list along with some notes so you can revise the packing list according to YOUR needs! I hope this helps you as journey on your next adventure. :)


Here is the file to download:




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