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There are several kinds of travelers and most of them miss out on the golden rule: Travel Light. There are a lot of reasons why the smaller your bag is more advantageous than bringing half of your room or even your bath. Personally, I used to bring almost everything until some things have dawned to me which urge me to pack only one bag when going somewhere else:

Where to? Where to?

1.    When things go wrong in a trip, I could run and get away from the scene easily. I don’t mean to be skeptical, but there are always inevitable circumstances that just require you to instantly escape the place. What if the captain screams abandon ship? Of course I could not immediately go if I’m carrying a big luggage, right?

2.    There is always a laundry mat or store. I believe that the world has evolved and even the most rural place has a town that offers me the basic necessities like fresh clothes. It’s either I repeat my clothes the second or third, or I’m going to head off to some laundry mat. Besides, I carry cotton shirts and quick dry stuff. Plus, I could always buy new clothes in case everything is not wearable.

3.    No checking in of baggage and waiting in line. It saves me a lot of time in the airport. Plus, I really don’t like waiting. Who would want to wait, right?

4.    Saves me from giving tip to the bell boy. I’m not cheap but I do travel at a floor’s cost. I work within my budget and I don’t spare some for those tips.

5.    Easy to succumb to spur of a moment to go beyond the travel itinerary. I have a travel plan but I’m also open to instant thought of going somewhere else. With only a backpack, it’s always possible.

Did I say I’m a backpacker? I say, I’m half a backpacker but I sure do travel light.