What to pack for a multi-month trip to Southeast Asia
For ease, Southeast Asia – SEA
First, ask yourself a couple of questions such as:
- How long are you traveling for?
- What type of trip are you looking to have? luxury? backpacking? are you going for a minimalist style?
Since I went backpacking, that what I will focus on
To understand why I chose the backpack I did, check out my Backpack page
Clothes:
- Shorts – SEA is always very hot, so you do not need jeans. If you want to bring a pair of pants I recommend light breathable ones, much like the cliche ‘elephant pants’ you see most tourists (yes including myself) wearing
- Breathable / dry-fit shirts
- Leggings
- Types of shoes:
- Sandals (good sandals with good arch support because inwardly I’m an old woman)
Other things:
- Laptop (only recommended if you really need it, perhaps if you are a blogger!)
- Journal for journaling
- Passport (duh)
- Good pair of polarized sunglasses
Planning ahead:
What things I chose to book ahead and what I am leaving up to spontaneity
How much money I will need/month
Where I will be staying: hostels!
When to go:
https://www.travelzoo.com/blog/whens-the-best-time-to-visit-southeast-asia/
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