8 Tips for Traveling Simply

Kao San Road at Sunset
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***UPDATE*** Leo shares 36 of his favorite tips for traveling simply.

Leo at Zen Habits will be in Thailand for a couple weeks this summer. He is only bringing 1 small backpack, so he is traveling light, but he is asking for more tips for keeping travel simple and stress free.

Some of the suggestions from his readers include:

1. Slow down and take time to relax.

2. Pick one place and spend enough time there to really experience it.

3. Don't over plan your trip, go with the flow and leave room for unexpected opportunities.

4 Learn basic words and phrases in the local language.

5. Eat what the locals eat (and go where they go).

6. Pack a bandanna, scarf or sarong to use as washcloth and towel. You can also dampen it and wear it around your neck to cool off during humid days. A sarong can also be used as a sheet.

7. Scan important documents and email the encrypted files to yourself. If something gets lost or stolen, you'll have access to the information.

8. Bring wet wipes and Ziploc bags.

Check out the comments on his post for more travel tips, especially suggestions specific to Thailand.

*one of the commenters, Ann M., also suggested a great Lifehacker article about Getting Things Done Traveling Through Southeast Asia.