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Choosing a Backpack
Bag and backpack considerations for minimalist travel.

Christiaan Thomas
Aug 4, 20227 min read
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The Hypocrisy
The struggle between "letting go" (pure minimalism) and embracing technology and useful products.

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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What If I Told You..
Grab your passport and go, right now; you'll be amazed at what you discover.

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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No One Cares (Except Maybe You)
Tips to minimize what you pack (hint: no one cares what you wear or how you look when you're traveling).

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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The Bare Essentials (Packing List)
A list of what I consider bare essentials for any long-term travel, minimalist or otherwise.

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 26, 20223 min read
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Space Saving Items
Space saving items for daily use and minimalist travel.

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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The Dream
The ultimate goal, to give people the freedom and knowledge that they can go anywhere at anytime with minimal effort or planning.

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 3, 20226 min read
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Pre-Travel Questionnaire
Questions to ask yourself if you're packing for long-term travel. How and what you pack will always be personal, but there are number of...

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 3, 20223 min read
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How and What I Pack
My version of minimalist travel is packing only the bare essentials; 2-3 days worth of clothes, a small hiking backpack and a few...

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 1, 20224 min read
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Convenient Extras (Gear)
A list of convenient extras that make minimalist travel a little easier.

Christiaan Thomas
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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The Benefits of Minimalist Travel
For the sake of those who may not be convinced that minimalist travel is practical, cost effective, inspiring, easy, good for the...

Christiaan Thomas
Jun 28, 20224 min read
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The Goal of This Site
Why a site dedicated to minimalist travel?? A few reasons actually, some selfless and some (admittedly) selfish; and while I don't think...

Christiaan Thomas
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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The Evolution of a Minimalist
A made-up journey from "true" minimalist travel to digital nomad.

Christiaan Thomas
Jun 16, 20223 min read
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What IS Minimalist Travel?
What does it mean to you, what are your goals and how do you want to travel?

Christiaan Thomas
Jun 14, 20224 min read
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Travel Clothes (What To Look For)
Recommendations and considerations for what clothes to pack for long-term travel.

Christiaan Thomas
Jun 13, 20223 min read
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The Minimalist Method
My method for packing all the bare essentials into the smallest possible space while maximizing my flexibility and comfort.

Christiaan Thomas
May 3, 20224 min read
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The Bare Essentials (Opinion Piece)
The bare minimum necessary to travel.

Christiaan Thomas
May 2, 20222 min read
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Mostly Minimalist (Packing Recs)
Packing recommendations for the "mostly" minimalist.

Christiaan Thomas
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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True Minimalist (Packing Recs)
Packing recommendations for "true" minimalists.

Christiaan Thomas
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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Why Minimalist Travel?
From the practical to the philosophical to the fun, why minimalist travel is worth trying and how you can get started.

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 15, 20215 min read
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