Currently in the midst of packing and strategizing for a month and a half trip in Saigon Vietnam and also South Korea.

The tricky thing; what is the most efficient and effective way to pack for a trip?

General thoughts:

The first is in regards to things; now that we are strong enough, when in doubt, pack extra. Especially now that you got a kid, just pack extra diapers and other random stuff. Of course you could still procure it when you were overseas quite easily, but, if you are muscular and strong enough, and can load heavy weights, packing extra ain’t a big deal.

Clothes

Don’t pack formal apparel, and also, don’t pack or bring anything that is cotton. Quick dry clothing, whether it be synthetic or natural, like merino wool is best.

Shoes

Pack extra shoes if you have foot problems. But otherwise, one pair of shoes is enough.

Computer things

Just bring it all. Bring your laptop, iPad, your iPhone, etc. The new pro tip I have is that if you have an older phone, a random old iPhone or android, pack that as well. Why? Sometimes when you’re abroad, having an extra phone is good because sometimes one of your phones won’t work. For example, for my upcoming trip I will just bring my old android phone as a back up.

Also some thing I’ve discovered is that internationally, it is super easy to just get a prepaid Sim card at the airport, and it is super cheap. However now that the new iPhones don’t have a removable Sim tray, having an older iPhone with a removable Sim tray is best.

What do you want out of your trip?

Ultimately this is the most critical thing; just think to yourself, ultimately what is it that you desire to gain from the trip?

For myself, traveling as an opportunity to think, do you think differently, do you think a bigger. Also, a chance to be excited for new opportunities new experiences and things. New growth opportunities, new mind growth opportunities etc.