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What I really needed in my backpack

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I was pulling my hair out wondering how much of this neat pile to take (or not to take). In the end I took it all because: a) It fit  b) It only weighed 11kgs c) I was tired of trying to decide between taking all 3 pairs of leggings or just 2... So (in) d ecisive . What I had in my bag that actually benefited me on our 6 month trip: 1 x trainers (Nike Free 5.0) 1 x back strapped sandals 1 x comfortable flat dressy shoes 5 x pairs of socks (1 x pop, 2 x ankle, 2 x calf high) 8 x underwear 2 x sports bras 3 x bras (debatable, see below) 3 x swimwear 3 x vest tops 5 x t-shirts 2 x long sleeved casual shirts 2 x blouses 2 x lightweight dresses 2 x shorts 3 x leggings 1 x jeans 3 x travel pants (I don't know what they're called, yoga pants? Indian trousers ha?)  1 x cargo trousers 1 x travel towel 1 x make up kit 1 x first aid kit 1 x toiletries bag + toiletries 1 x fanny pack (is this really what ...

Travelling: The Take Off

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I had intended to blog as a way of keeping in touch while we were away, but as soon as we started our trip I realised that I had no intention of spending any time on my phone (or on social media) at all, woops   Now that we are back home and settled, I am posting what I reflect on.  I hope some of this is helpful to others looking to do a similar trip!  Where? Our route: 0. London > 1. Edinburgh, Scotland > 2. London > 3. Dubai > 4. India > 5. Sri Lanka > 6. North Thailand > 7. Laos > 8. Vietnam > 9. Cambodia > 10. South Thailand > 11. Singapore > 12. East Coast Australia > 13. New Zealand > 14. Fiji > 15. Hong Kong >  16. Day Tour in Seoul, South Korea > ***. London! How did we plan our route? Start off by having our sabbatical applications accepted  "WAHEY 6 months! Let's go see the whole world!" List out our top 10 destinations  (...