Long-Term Travel Packing Guide | Watch THIS Before Creating Your Packing List! 🧳
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👉🏻 Discover the ultimate Long-Term Travel Packing Guide in this video, filled with essential tips for travel packing and long-term travel pro tips. Learn about must-have items for long-term travel and packing light for extended travel, ensuring you have all the long-term travel packing essentials covered!
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00:00 - Introduction to Long-Term Travel Packing
01:02 - The hidden challenges
01:16 - Layering secrets
02:21 - The weight of your adventures
03:10 - Cultural dress codes
04:10 - Navigating toiletry troubles
04:37 - PROVEN Skincare
06:49 - Checked vs. Carry-on
08:19 - Expensive vs. Replaceable
10:10 - Embrace the learning curve
10:43 - Shipping mistakes home
11:04 - Adapting on the road
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I carry a couple of small fabric shopping bags for groceries, going to the laundromat, etc. Turned inside out they double as shoe bags.
Great tip Carolina! I'm a huge fan of reusable shopping bags for a variety of uses on the road.
My longest trip was 10 months. I spent 3 months in Spain on a culinary internship, shipping my knife gear and uniforms back to the US before moving on to other countries in Europe for 7 months (Romania, France, Italy, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Turkey). I bought winter clothes abroad and donated them when I left. I've been semi-nomadic since 1990 so I've got it down but love to find out about new travel products! Heading to Philippines for 2 months in a few weeks...
Semi-nomadic since 1990??? 🙌 That's awesome!
My longest trip was 7 months (3 Thailand, 4 Philippines [during pandemic]). While in Thailand (Maha Sarakhan) I rented a condo for three months at a bargain compared to a hotel/Airbnb as long as I used the AC sparingly.
While in the Philippines to acquire an extended visa to return to Thailand, I was caught in the Pandemic there and spent the remainder of my trip in the Philippines under lockdown (I even managed a trip from Luzon to Mindanao (Cagayan De Oro) during the lockdown. I actually had a collapsible backpack that I used like a weekender. This was the trip where I realized that half of the items I packed never left my bag. My "homebase" was in a town just outside of Angeles City (20 minute ride).
My secret is that the vast majority of grooming and hygiene are accessible at my destination (7/11s are in abundance there, as well as the host countries equivalent groceries and Pharmacies, which is a boon for carry-on travelers). My destinations even have grooming items specific to my ethnicity.
My motto is:
Seven shirts and a pair of pants = 7 outfits
Seven shirts and two pairs of pants = 14 outfits.
You're so right about being able to access most essentials for grooming and hygiene! If your requirements/preferences are very specific it may be more difficult, but on the whole we all have the same basic needs ;-)
shoes - I went on a zen retreat with lace up knee high boots, enough said.
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I just love your videos! So much useful information. Our longest trips so far have been a month long, of which we have done 2 of so far. We are now planning a 3-month Europ and UK trip with carry-on only. We have been trave3lling in some form or another our entire marriage which is currently at 41 years. Every trip we learn something new, and sometimes still make mistakes but for the most part our travels have been stress free. I love making packing lists and then actually packing to go on a new adventure! The key for my travel is a capsule wardrobe, everything goes with everything plus a few light scarves to liven things up and add variety! Keep those videos coming Nora! And happy travels from Winnipeg!!
Thank you Shelley! And +1 for the travel capsule wardrobe! They're amazing.
We recently found ourselves in a "conflict zone" that we'd traveled to before it became one and had our return flight and all subsequent ones canceled by our airline and its regional partners, which most other airlines did as well, making it a challenge to get out.
An additional, pressing factor was that we had to catch another flight back home a week later, outside this region, plus we had a bunch of hotel reservations in interim region that we'd booked months earlier that were not easily cancellable, if at all.
We did finally manage to get out, safely, on one of the few airlines still flying out of it, for substantially more than we'd paid for our original flight, and were able to take advantage of most of our hotel reservations but two, one a budget hotel that wasn't a big deal, the other which graciously refunded our payment even though it was officially a non-cancellable reservation, and make it home on time.
So I was wondering if you've ever made or were considering making a video having to do with traveling to "conflict zones" and ones that were liable to become one, since quite a few countries and regions have tended to become ones in recent history.
Not in terms of the underlying causes of such conflicts, of course, as that would be way outside the scope of your channel, but in terms of the travel-related risks involved and what steps could be taken, aside from not traveling to them in the first place (which isn't always possible or easy if it's work or business-related or to visit family and such), to help mitigate and deal with such issues.
I would also include countries and regions that are not technically "conflict zones" but which are still complicated and challenging to travel to and visit, for political, religious or other reasons.
Hi Kovie,
I'm sorry you found yourself in such a sticky situation, and glad that you got out safely!
Your suggestion is interesting, and I'll think about it; my idea would be to create an episode about what to do if you find yourself having an emergency abroad; it could be an escalating conflict, or a natural disaster, etc.
Given your experience, do you have any suggestions? Are there things you did that were instrumental, or things you did that you would do differently if it happened again? I'm all ears!
@@NoraDunn Well, first, the place I was in was Israel, where I'm originally from and was there to visit relatives for the Jewish holidays when it all happened. No need to get into all that as this is clearly not the place for it, but I only bring it up because, although conflict is of course not new to the region, it was and had been very quiet in this respect when we arrived, as it had been literally every time we'd been back going back decades (I guess we were lucky or just knew not to travel there when things got bad).
So while we were lucky enough to be away from the main conflict area (some close calls though), we weren't prepared, in terms of travel arrangement, and hadn't bothered to pay extra for flights and hotel reservations that were fully cancellable without penalties. We did buy travel insurance with Delta, with whom we'd booked all our flights, only to find out that it didn't cover situations caused by war or conflict, so it was of no use. I'm guessing that there are more expensive kinds of travel insurance that do cover such situations, but I don't know anything about it.
We were only able to get out by sitting on the phone for literally days until we found something. Even the US state department wasn't very helpful at first, eventually arranging emergency flights and ships out but for an indeterminate cost and without telling us the final destination other than it would be one of several European cities, and we were on our own upon arrival. And I was able to get a refund on one hotel night that we weren't able to use by politely explaining our situation and asking for a courtesy refund on a normally non-refundable booking.
My suggestions would be to know the risks and dangers of where you're going before you go and make sure that you're prepared to handle whatever might happen, only book fully cancellable or changeable flights even if it costs more or accept the risks of not doing so, have a list of alternative options just in case something like this happens, and leave some room in your plans for unexpected last minute changes that you have no control over, kind of like how you've advised people to not book connecting flights with less than 90 minutes between segments.
I'm sure that there are other things that one can do to prepare for and deal with such situations and similar ones like medical emergencies, bad weather, natural disasters, etc., but I defer to the experts for that (hint hint). 😉
There's also I suppose different kinds of "non-normal" situations that one should be aware of and plan for, like traveling to places holding major sporting events or celebrating local holidays nearby that you may not be aware of, like the Olympics, World cup or Ramadan in the mideast.
Years ago my sister and I traveled to France in August, not realizing that it would be really hot, massively crowded, half closed because August is when many French people go on vacation and lots of places shut down, and totally closed on one of the days we were there, Assumption Day, a holiday we'd never heard of because we're Jewish and it's not a major holiday in the US.
So, be prepared is my overall suggestion, and do your research.
@@kovie9162 Thanks for elaborating and sharing more about what happened and what tips you have!
Sadly, most travel insurance policies don't cover war-related events, which is a bit ridiculous especially in instances where the event wasn't "predictable" per se.
Though I would say one kind of travel insurance that would help is a policy that has a "cancel for any reason (CFAR)" rider, which gets you a full refund on pre-paid flights/hotels/tours if you cancel for any reason. That's a workaround.
@@NoraDunn Thanks for letting us know, I didn't know there were such policies. I'll look into it next time we travel there. All the best--Kovie
In a couple of months I'm leaving on a 10 month long trip that will see me in different seasons and regions. As you said, you don't always get it completely right. Your video has given me the thumbs up to do what I was thinking, and that is pack a bit lighter than I had originally thought and supplementing along the way if necessary. Thanks!
Hey Kathryn! I wholeheartedly approve! You'll likely discover that starting off with less will give you more freedom along the way.
I had to laugh when you got to mailing home your mistakes! LOL Been there, done that! I also have the extra luggage purchased to bring stuff home too!
Ha ha! Great minds think alike??? Or..... ;-)
I once read about a travel idea and now use it sometimes when I am going on a 2 week -a month trip. I sometimes take my oldest underpants that are really in their past due date. Then towards the last days of my trip, I just toss all but 2 of them. Same with pajamas/nightgowns (if traveling alone). Gives me more space for those souvenirs I purchased along the way.
I know quite a few people who do this! Saves bringing dirty laundry home :-)
Spent 4 months in Australia. Very easy to buy what you need even if it’s a different brand that what you’re used to. However, I really missed, and needed, my Zicam. I went to the local pharmacy where they looked up the active ingredient but found no comparison. Luckily my husband was joining me soon, so I had him bring me a box of Zicam. Also surprisingly, even though Oz has some great pain relievers like Paracetamol, I can’t find anything that works as good as Exedrin Migraine. So I always, always carry a good supply with me.
I've found some interesting alternatives abroad (eg: migraine meds), but sometimes I can't find what I need (as you also described). Good to know you've learned what these things are and can carry extra.
Love this topic as I pack for six or seven month trips each year. I have been traveling carry-on only for the past seven years. Layering is key just like you open the discussion!!!
Thanks Fred! Always nice to meet a fellow long-term carry-on traveler!
Excellent video! These are valuable travel tips. Adapting on the road is something I learned after a year of full time travel. I spent a few thousand dollars on "travel" clothing before I left home and I ended up giving it all away after the first few months. 😂 The clothing you can buy (and thrift) in your new location is already uniquely suited for the climate there - and usually inexpensive. Also if you're a solo traveler, it helps to blend in a little and not always stick out as a foreigner. 😊
I feel strangely validated that I wasn't the only newbie full-time traveler who bought a bunch of "travel clothes" and promptly disposed of them 😂
Gosh only four weeks away many years ago. New Zealand..! 😊
Nice! New Zealand is worth the extra time, especially since it's so far away from just about everywhere! You can't just stumble on New Zealand - you have to intentionally want to go there, which in my opinion is one of many things that makes it special.
Great tips, as always! I've only been traveling full-time for a little over a year now, so my longest trip so far was 5 months in Southeast Asia earlier this year. For each trip I try to travel to places where the weather is fairly similar to reduce the need to pack multiple types of clothing. You're correct about not getting everything right the first time. I continue to learn...and pick up new tips from experts like you. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Jim! Indeed, sticking to similar climate makes a huge difference. Avoiding winter for 18 years made it much easier for me - ha ha!
I’m traveling through SEA and carryon has to be under 7kg on airlines here (unless you’re able to pay extra: airasia allows you to pay for the Fast Pass Perk which allows 14kg). Other airlines I couldn’t upgrade the carryon kg. I’d love a video on carry-on vs checked baggage. I was all about carry-on only and packed super minimal but the restriction of under 7kg (too light for my 11kg bag) has made me checking a lot more than I thought.
Checked vs carry-on: coming right up!
@@NoraDunn Awesome! 😊
No long term travel plans (yet) but these suggestions are helpful to pack smarter even for a 2-3 week trip. Cheers 👍
Thanks Leo! Glad to know these tips are helpful for shorter trips too!
Good day !! 6 weeks was my longest to SEA .. culture attire was important( arms and legs covered ). And yes scarves a must to bring. I had an opportunity then to wash since I didn’t move around a lot … in a few weeks I leave again for a month but will not stay in one place but for a few days at a time. I am trying a new packing method for fewer clothes.( even though I know I may get tired of the same outfits) -I did get the solid toiletries! Thank you for the tip! Can’t wait to get out of the cold weather !!! 😂
I predict you'll love not having more than a few separates to wear. They will weigh less, involve few decisions, and you can buy simple replacements (if needed) that will serve as souvenirs. Your travel "job" then will be to go outside and play, or see the sights, or find hidden gems, or whatever you like!
Awesome! and Happy Travels!
I am planning a 45 day cruise next year with a few weeks in Honolulu on the front end for a total of two months being gone. We've been gone for six weeks at a time, but it was in the US so not really an issue.
Two months - exciting! A 45 day cruise sounds amazing...
I recently took a short trip to the other side of the US, and needed a skin product I don't use every day. While looking at the options at their local drug store, I found an alternative product that is my new favorite!
I love this! I've found a few new fav products by virtue of being abroad/away and shopping for what's locally available.
You always have great information, thank you :) . My longest trip was supposed to be 3 months solo in Australia. Unfortunately, family circumstances brought me home after 1 month. I had never traveled solo on such a trip before and it was nearly 15 years ago, so we didn't have YT to help! I WWAAAAY overpacked! I could bring 3 pieces of luggage, so I did! 1 was a checked bag. Managing all of it on my own in an unfamiliar place was exhausting and unnecessary! I still had a fabulous time but less would have been better! I have, of course learned and now pack more efficiently. I often get away with just the personal item. I am leaving soon on a 3 week transatlantic cruise that I will start by flying to England, then go to Spain 5 days prior to boarding the ship. I am doing it with carry-on and personal item, with a few hacks worked in. I was going to do just personal item and buy stuff in Spain but caved last minute and paid more for the carry-on. It's still relatively light packing, so it should be good. Take good care, safe and happy travels!
A 3-week cruise with carry-on only is still a boon! Cruising in particular tends to demand more stuff. The fact that you can travel at all with only a personal item bag is amazing!
Awesome video and tips Nora!! Congrats on 60k subs!! I think you had maybe 800 subs when I subscribed after seeing your content on IG. Keep on doing what you do!!
My longest plane trip, was for work. Spent a month in Atlanta and since I had family and friends local, I decided not to fly home each weekend (my boss really loved that).
Longest car trip? I spent 2 1/2 months "home" in Boston for the summer (mid June to end of August) and was able to work remote, attend a week long training class (which got the transportation costs covered on expenses) and find 2 weeks to spend in Maine on a very quiet lake. Oh yeah, I "missed" the wicked hot Texas summer.
Yay for remote work and being able to avoid hot Texas summer!
Hello Nora! I love watching your videos. I too am a Canadian. Went to Ireland 10 years ago for 4 weeks, and certainly could have used your advice. I am planning to go again but for a much longer time, and wth jaunts to the UK and a few places in Europe. I will likely fly out of Calgary again. The layering we learned the hard way. 🫣 Locating laundry facilities was another issue. You spoke about the solid shampoo, and of course I forgot to note the product name. I subscribe so will continue watching. Thanks for all the great tips. 😊
Thanks Elaine!
The solid shampoo I'm in love with is KITSCH! Use bit.ly/3oZ7Gbs and my code NORA to get 25% off your first order.
I enjoy all of your videos, and may I add that your necklace is stunning!😊🎉
Thank you! I got it in Costa Rica (wearable souvenir) ;-)
I'm currently on a long term travel adventure in SEA. Boy did i make mistakes and have regrets. I now need to take care of an emergency in the US and am traveling overnight to go back. I checked some luggage but regret not carrying on some items (airports are cold). I now have a list of items i know i will need on the next leg of the trip, but it will cost money. I expected to make financial mistakes so I'm not worried too much about it. As i am a large lady, i can only buy my clothes in the US or Australia. I'm learning and figuring out my travel style.
Thanks for sharing, Marcey, and I'm sad you're learning some of these lessons the hard way. Never fun....but sometimes a rite of passage until we find the best system for us.
For those of us who are 'American-sized' we can't rely on finding replacement clothing in locations outside North America. I end up doing laundry more frequently than my travel companions
Fair point Colleen, thanks!
I find clothes easily in Europe. In countries where women are of a delicate build, it is almost impossible to find. I needed a bra in Vietnam .. . an epic adventure !
@@celyneelement6508 Ha ha! I can only imagine the bra-adventures in Vietnam!
My skin care when travel is just oil (solid is better), sunscreen, and spf lip balm. Oil works from head to toe. I bring painkiller and bonine (electrolyte if hiking or heavy sweating was involved). Shoes are critical (waterproof for cold and wet climate; breathable and easy drying for hot and humid). They must be in good condition and robust. Clothing items are the easy part. They are replaceable. The bag is critical; no cheap luggage but no $1000 roller either.
Electronics are heavy and thief target. Nomad content creators probably bring laptop, camera, gimbo, drone, extra chargers, solar panel, gopro, tripod, etc.; necessary and space/weight consuming.
Thanks for sharing! Great call with your focus on good shoes and luggage. They can make or break a trip!
And yes, digital nomads like me who require technology for work need to pack differently, and it's a pain (sometimes literally!). But as a necessary evil and a means to an end, I cope. :-)
My longest trip was 6 weeks. I have been in New Zealand (winter = bulky cloths 😉) and Cook Islands (5 to 10 degrees warmer.....) Actually I'm planning a 3month trip to New Zealand (and Singapore, Sydney, Aitutaki) next year. It will be a packing challenge........
Exciting trip coming up! The good news is that if you can pack for 2 weeks, you can pack for 6 weeks and 3 months. The multiple climates are the biggest challenge, but bringing/dressing in layers is the superpower.
Where is SEA? That is airport code for Seattle, WA. I am confused 😂 ❤😊
@@rhondillon5056 An easy mistake! SEA is indeed the airport code for Seattle, and it's also an acronym for South East Asia :-)
I hope that you are in good health, and enjoying your life.
Suggestions for video content, and concerns while abroad:
In order to help travelers in general, and Canadians in particular while traveling abroad, and since you are such a good communicator I would like to suggest the following topics for you to address if possible please:
The importance of having a will and power of attorney for both property and personal care.
What if you get demented while living or traveling abroad without family or friends...who is going to decide for you during that critical moment?
What to do if one has no family, wife or kids and start losing our memory while living abroad...should one see a lawyer regarding our assets, and other issues?
How does one solve the issue of (yahoo, face book etc.) accounts passwords as well as credit cards PIN in case of sudden death abroad...should we contact a lawyer about the same?
The importance of having a laminated card in your luggage with all the necessary, and very important contact information regarding the executor of your will and power of attorney, or any other major issue in case of sudden death abroad.
The importance of having funeral arrangements made in case of sudden death while traveling abroad.
What to do after having returned to Canada from a very long trip abroad concerning getting the OHIP benefits back again
What are the options for doing and paying the yearly income tax return in Canada while traveling abroad?
How to get your mail from back home while living and traveling abroad?
The importance of advising your banks about your travels plans abroad so that your credit / debit cards don't get cancelled while you are traveling.
The importance of having good antitheft luggage while abroad to keep you safe.
The importance of having a hobby while retired to keep you busy.
The importance of seeing a financial advisor in order to prepare for retirement.
Outliving your retirement savings, and the impact of inflation on the monthly budget.
The importance of seeing your family doctor for a physical check-up, and getting vaccinated against hepatitis, malaria etc. before going abroad.
The importance of having more than one way of getting to your money while abroad.
The importance of having travel medical insurance while traveling abroad and your (insurance company suggestions).
Stay healthy, safe and thank you.
Thank you so much for the suggestions, Fernando! In some cases I have content on my website or other videos addressing your questions. For example:
Travel Preparation (official docs, powers of attorney, etc): www.theprofessionalhobo.com/things-before-traveling-abroad/
Filing taxes while abroad: www.theprofessionalhobo.com/filing-taxes-as-a-digital-nomad-everything-you-need-to-know/
How to get mail: ua-cam.com/video/qRv2ObznhR4/v-deo.htmlsi=Ks3f5t6IUt8jbw0Y
Anti-Theft luggage and bags: www.theprofessionalhobo.com/anti-theft-bag/
International Medical Insurance: www.theprofessionalhobo.com/expat-insurance-travel-insurance-for-full-time-and-long-term-travelers/
I don’t know where you’re going to ski, but you will struggle to hire skiwear in Europe. Generally you can only hire skis, poles and boots.
I was amazed on a visit to Canada to find you could hire skiwear!
Good to know, Bob! I'll actually be able to borrow from a friend in my case, but as far as I know it is available to rent, or at least to buy second-hand.
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If you’re plus sized, don’t plan on being able to easily replace things on the road.
Fair point. Thanks Kathy!