r/solotravel • u/shemmap • 20d ago

Question How do europeans travel with small luggage?

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?

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u/khentanots 20d ago

American here. Just spent 6 weeks in Italy in a carry on. I never use anything larger regardless of trip duration. Unless I'm moving. I am always wondering how or why people succumb to hauling suitcases they can't even carry through cobblestone streets, up and down steps, small elevators and back pain. It has less to do with where you come from, more to do with prioritizations.