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16 Things You Should NEVER Pack (IMO)
16 things you should never pack for long-term travel.

Christiaan Thomas
Apr 19, 20248 min read


9 Tips for Packing Fewer Clothes
9 tips for packing fewer clothes for long or short-term travel

Christiaan Thomas
Apr 19, 20246 min read


The 6 Packing Rules You MUST Follow (for Long-Term Travel)
6 simple packing rules to live by (for long-term travel)

Christiaan Thomas
Apr 18, 20244 min read


The 7 Things You MUST Pack for Long-Term Travel
The only 7 things you need for long-term travel (a minimalist's packing list)

Christiaan Thomas
Apr 17, 20246 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Minimizing Your Pack
12 tips for keeping your travel pack as small as possible.

Christiaan Thomas
Mar 10, 20247 min read


The Realities and Limitations of Minimalist Travel
A comprehensive list of the limitations inherent to minimalist travel.

Christiaan Thomas
Feb 6, 20234 min read


Oh My God, Shoes!
An argument for packing one pair of shoes for long-term travel; why it doesn't matter and the type of shoes you should pack.

Christiaan Thomas
Feb 4, 20233 min read


Top 10 Ways to Minimize Your Pack
The top 10 ways to minimize what you pack for short or long-term travel.

Christiaan Thomas
Feb 1, 20235 min read


Advice for Long-Term Travel
Advice for long-term travel. Lessons learned from year-long trips and extended stays in far-off destinations.

Christiaan Thomas
Jan 27, 20238 min read


Choosing a Backpack
Bag and backpack considerations for minimalist travel.

Christiaan Thomas
Aug 4, 20227 min read


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


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


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


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


Cold Weather Travel
How to keep your pack small when you're expecting cold weather.

Christiaan Thomas
Jul 9, 20214 min read
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