So, if you struggle to work at home, it might be more about finding a workable situation outside rather than at your hotel. Setting up a work environment on the road takes a bit of flexibility, so if you are rigid in how you need to work, then the travel-work life may not be for you, especially if part of your work needs to be done at home.įortunately, you can find co-working spaces almost anywhere and coffee shops with good internet are nearly ubiquitous now. Knowing what matters should need to book accomdation that fits that mold. For me this translates to power outlets, decent internet and somewhere to sit or lay down within reach of both power and internet. The end goal is to make sure you feel situated in a way that makes you, as much as possible, at home.ĭepending on how you like to work, you want to make sure your hotel, guesthouse or room with a friend conforms to your basic productivity needs. If you can boil down your needs to a few essentials, you ae able to transform your travel space so it becomes both comfortable and productive.īy properly unpacking your things, as minimal as they are, you start to take ownership over the space. You take an anonymous space and make it your home for awhile. So forget about all the details and optimizations you have at home and embrace the “enough.” This means translating the essence and essential of what you consider a home into your travel situation.īy properly unpacking and setting up your space, I find you can significantly improve your mood and travel experience. You can’t expect your travel life to reflect everything in your home life. The first thing you have to realize is that you are not at home. The same is true when it comes to travel and unpacking. Eventually you start to consider the design implications, which opens up an opportunity to design a better approach. You think about it, you ask questions, you ponder possibilities. Whether its cleaning up your house or organizing your task management, the first step in most lifestyle design or life hacking efforts should be to become consciously aware about how you are currently doing that activity. Even for me, it’s tough not being at “home.” Travel can be eye-opening and empowering, but also I find that traveling can sometimes be grueling and tiring, especially if I want also want to continue my creative and heathy habits. I’ve struggled with finding the best way to travel and remain sane and happy. You got to turn your unpacking into a habitual “art.”Īs a kind of digital nomad, I pack and unpack several times per month.
But if you want to improve it and make it fit your way of living, unpacking takes some practice and some thought. Like anything, there is no one way to pack (or unpack) while you travel. This includes my “philosophy” around packing and unpacking as well as some actionable tips to make your stay anywhere a bit better. Basically you should strive to unpack and settle-in in a positive, organized and “homely” way.įrom my nearly a decade of constant travel, I want to share some my insights on the “art” of unpacking. I strongly believe that you can improve your travel expeience and adjustment to whatever travel situation you land in by unpacking well. Sure, it’s great that you have the latest luggage for minimalist travel and have this great method to get everything in the bag, but once you arrive at wherever you are staying, you want to feel right. That means a lot of hotels, AirBnBs, logistics and, of course, packing and unpacking. I regularly bounce between two or three cities and/or countries per month. The emphasis is high quality, versatile gear.īut what about about unpacking? As a long-time traveler, I find that unpacking is just as important as how you pack. The goal typically is to pack light for freedom and mobility, but pack enough so you have the essentials and can enjoy experiences.
Whether you are a hardcore minimalist or pack for a combination of work and play, these guides aim to provide tips and best practices.
UNPACKING BREW SOME COFFEE HOW TO
There are a lot of articles that talk about how to pack when you travel.
Unpacking is just as important as packing when it comes to long-term, productive travel.
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