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BackpackingPack light, then lighter

Lay everything out, then remove a third of it.

BackpackingUse overnight transport

Night buses and trains save a night of accommodation.

BackpackingCook sometimes

Hostel kitchens and markets stretch a budget further than anything.

BackpackingCarry a small lock

Lockers in dorms often need your own padlock.

BackpackingKeep a buffer day

Leave one unplanned day each week for delays or a place you love.

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