So I'm going to South Korea on monday! I'll be spending 2 weeks. My husband is already there, so I already have a place to stay and someone with a clue of how to survive lol. I'm trying to travel SUPER light because who wants to take the subway with luggage. I'm proud of this arrangement but always looking for more suggestions!
Wardrobe:
Travel day:
Black jean leggings
Blue t shirt,
Comfiest running shoes
Warm socks
Light hoodie
Also sunglasses, watch, and neck pillow.
Everything else:
3 more tops that cover my shoulders, considered modest in S.K.
(Update mid-trip: my t-shirts were totally not loose enough. Big flowy tops that come down to the elbows at least are pretty much where it's at here)
2 tanks (Update mid-trip: lol I'm not wearing these out of the house)
Cotton elephant pants
Cotton shorts (Update mid trip: these had holes at both my back pockets before I wore them out the first day! ugh)
Quick dry shorts
5 more underwear
Extra(wireless, convertible) bra
Extra pair of socks
Blue slip ons (I hear Seoul is pretty dirty and closed-toed shoes are recommended)
(Update midtrip: I forgot to mention I had every intention of buying at least one dress and replacing my purse while I'm traveling on this trip, I've bought 2 dresses, the fact that I'll be throwing out those shorts should save some space. I've been self conscious in the quick dry shorts too, its just not so common to wear tight or short pants here. And while I don't typically feel "fat," I definitely do in Korea! Holy cow. People are so tiny here. I can find clothes that fit me but it takes some looking.)
I travel pretty lightly, electronics-wise. I wont be trying to do work while I'm gone so I get by with my smartphone and my Kindle Paperwhite which are both kept in my purse. Here's my tech bag:
Long USB C cord for my phone
Micro usb cord for my kindle
Wall adapter
*I havent included a step-down converternor wall adapter this trip because my husband has those things I can use if needed.*
Headphones
Anker Powerbank-my favorite travel buddy. Keeps my phone charged enough for taking pictures all day. I charge this every night when I go to bed, just like my phone. Also, tiny micro USB cord and USB C converter keychain. All fits in my very small crossbody purse.
In my toiletry bag, still debating on the prep scrub and the toothpaste. They are just large. They fit and theyre both small enough for flights but I would have tor TSA or customs to get weird and make me throw 'em out. (Update mid-trip: totally left em at home)
I wouldnt normally bring shaving stuff for a solo trip but I'm going to see my man and this trip is rather long.
I don't wear makeup and I basically never brush my hair lol. So that helps me cut back.
Inventory:
Shampoo
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Shave butter
Repair serum
Razor
Body scrubbie
Ear plugs
A couple baby wipes
Extra baggie
Nail file
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Hair ties
Lipstick(not pictured)
Meds baggie
(Excedrin and Maxalt for migraines, Midol and Aleve for other pains, decongestant and Pepto Bismol chews just in case)
Pink feminine stuff baggie
This baggie actually came with a menstrual cup but I've yet to have a real solid experience with those so it's currently holding my tampons and pantiliners. Got 16 tampons and 5 pantiliners in there. Amazingly compact. I love o.b. and carefree. <3
Last but not least, my Every Day Carry purse
I always keep my phone, wallet, and kindle in here. At home, my keys too, but that wont be necessary this trip. Instead, my passport, other important papers I need, pen, and powerbank will fill it up snug but not too full. Its the most amazing purse I've ever had. (Update mid-trip, bought a small folding fan that has taken up permanent residence in my tiny purse. SO necessary.)
(Update mid-trip: Alright so y'all get the idea! On the agenda, so far we've been to a mall in Suwon and a cat cafe and the Coex in Gangnam, with the aquarium and a cool restaurant called Devil's Door. We're gonna do a tour to the DMZ and another day go to the Garden Park Zoo as well. Not a lot of fancy stuff except maybe dinner at the Seoul Tower. My husband has been annoyingly inclined to all the non-korean food lol so we've had ramen and indian and japanese curry and american cuisine. Finally got him to take me to a Bulgogi place today, that was wonderful. Mochi donuts are delicious. I'll update again when I get home!)
