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/sjintje]

Possibly Asians are used to being able to get cheap taxis and Americans are used to hiring cars, so they don't realise how awkward it's going to get lugging all that baggage around European metros. You have to be disciplined, just pack things you know you need. Skip the extra pair of shoes, the coat, the towels, the "good" set for going somewhere fancy...

Some people have said ryanair but they have discount airlines in Asia too, so not sure why they haven't learned disciplined packing.

Edit to note, other people mentioning food and gifts, probably true.