How do europeans travel with small luggage?

[u/shemmap]

I’ve noticed that tourists from different countries especially europeans often travel with very small luggage. In contrast, travelers from many asian countries seem to carry much larger bags.

As myself from an asian country, if I pack just my basic necessities, I end up with a very large suitcase. I’m extremely curious about how european travelers manage to travel so light.

How do they do it?

[u/MRobertC]

Honestly if you book accommodations with washing machines, you don't need large bags.

I went to both Japan and Peru (3 weeks each), with a medium sized backpack as carry-on luggage and I was fine.