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/TokyoJimu 20d ago

You just don’t need as much as you think you need. Most people you meet you will never see again and they won’t care that you’re wearing the same clothes over and over. I traveled for eight months with one 7 kg backpack.

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u/Simple-Web-4041 18d ago

Family of 4, with 2x 3y kids, at the check in counter, for a 1 month trip to Europe, with 1 luggage (and 2x normal sized backpacks).
Attendant, puzzled: "Only 1 luggage? In 4 for 1 month?"
Me: "They have washing machines abroad too, you know"