Now that I do these 3 things, traveling is just a bit easier 👇🏼✨ AD 1. The best thing about taking two pairs of shoes is that you wear one and then can attach the other pair to the outside of your bag! So you can save even more space in your bag. If you only bring one pair of shoes traveling PLEASE let me know which type. I haven’t done many long-term backpacking trips in colder weather, but for the bits I have done I just wore my Blundstones! 2. I am a big eSIM fan and @Airalo eSIM store makes it SO easy. One trip last year I got absolutely destroyed on roaming charges by my US cell phone carrier and needless to say I learned my lesson. Airlalo is 100% digital, has no roaming charges, a wide range of options, and you can keep your original number. A little more on how to use an Airalo eSIM: - download the app - search the country or region you’re going to - pick the best plan for you (I chose 20GB for 3 weeks in the Philippines, 20GB for 2.5 weeks in Vietnam, 10GB for 10 days in Malaysia, and 5GB for 2 weeks in Thailand) - make sure you’re connected to wifi in order to download the eSIM onto your phone - once you arrive in that country, you’re good to go! You can use code KAYLI3 for $3 off your first eSIM purchase! 3. Unless you’re in a city, most places I’ve been throughout SE Asia only accept cash. I use a bank card and take cash out of ATMs every few weeks or so. I’ve seen and heard stories of people’s cards getting lost, stolen, or not working and then they have no way of getting cash out. It’s always good to have multiple options and a backup stowed away somewhere! #airalo #esim #solofemaletravel #backpackingtips #seasiatravel #solofemalebackpacker #traveltips