Organization is key when living in a small space. Everything item I own has a designated place. I've learned I must put everything back where it belongs; otherwise, things easily get lost.
Travelling solo is a pleasure, a tonic, and occasionally a character-building experience. It teaches independence and offers a personal connection to surroundings.
I've lived abroad since 2018, traveling solo through 10 countries with an overstuffed backpack and a duffel bag of prized possessions.
When my younger sister took her first solo trip, I shared essential travel packing tips, emphasizing the importance of lightweight luggage for a more enjoyable experience.
This is the sensation I was seeking - the seemingly contrastive awareness of feeling itty bitty in a grand ole world, vulnerable and exposed to the elements, while at the same time, powerful and at the helm of my own life full of adventures.
"When I first started thinking about creating a cruise packing list for my first solo voyage at sea, I was overwhelmed. My packing list should enhance my adventure."