I embark on the most epic journey of my lifetime thus far on Tuesday. I am going to Bali and Cambodia for 2 months for my first solo trip over seas. I bought my ticket last year maybe around September and have done zero planning of this trip for when I am over there.
I am going to Bali for a week and then to Cambodia, Siem Reap, for 2 weeks. Then back to Bali for the remainder of my time. I only set myself up in 3 places. The first week I am there I have found a nice AirBNB in Ubud, where I will spend the first 3 nights before I go all the way to the other side of the island to stay in a treehouse for several nights. And that’s all that I have booked in Bali. As for Cambodia I booked a hostel for the first 3 nights I am there and that’s it too. I figured everything will work out the way it’s supposed to when I get to these amazing places.
So the most planning I did for this trip was setting myself up for success at home. I have student loans, a car loan, bills etc. The one thing I am ever so grateful for is not having rent to pay for while I am away. I had just moved back from Florida and leaving my stuff at my parents while I am away. And I no longer have a job or incoming money and who knows what will happen when I get back. I have no clue what, when, where…
With all these loans and bills that I owe money to monthly, I started saving money to pay everything through August so I won’t have to worry so much when I get back, in May. Financially I am set and free to do whatever I need to do to enjoy my time abroad.
My original flight was flying through Sol Korea, due to Worldly events I had to change everything around. I am now flying through Australia there and back and for those of you who know me, I have more chances of “Gummy Bear” this way! hahaha
Ok so now comes the packing list. I have never done this before and thankfully I had my sister who has to give me tips. I am not a backpacker, although one day I would like to try, but I am only bringing 2 carry on bags. A backpack and a small standard suitcase.
Packing List:
- 3 soxs
- 7 underwear
- 3 tshirts
- 3 shorts- all for different purposes
- 2 pants
- 1 skirt
- 1 long sleeve
- bathing suit
- 4 tank tops
- rain jacket
- bandana
- 2 flipflops- 1 for bathroom
- hiking shoes
- everyday slip on shoes
- band aids
- toothbrush/ paste
- deodorant
- colloidal silver
- protein bars
- tissue packs
- visine
- my hair product
- shampoo/ conditioner
- Imodium, migraine pills, benedryl, vitamins
- Journal
- small journal
- book
- laptop
- camera
- headphones
- travel battery pack
- extra bags to shrink down stuff
That feels like a lot but I am going for 2 months so thats what I got.
I will let you know if that is too much or if I didn’t use anything, but I am happy with my decisions for each item I am bringing.
All in all I googled and read so many blogs and did a lot of research on everything that I feel confident in the non-planning. I have many ideas and listed them so I know where I definitely want to go. But I have no set time to do them. Just going with the flow.
I get asked a lot, are you scared? Are you nervous? How can you do something like that by yourself?
The answer is this, I am excited, my nerves are jumping around for sure but in the most positive way possible. This is my birthday trip that I have been talking about doing for the past 5 years, this was going to happen. Everything happens for a reason and in Universe’s time, I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to do this solo. It’s going to be a true adventure like none other. I see so many young women and men travelling solo worldwide, there is no reason I can’t do it either. So here I am… following my joy, my happiness and most importantly my authentic self.
I will see you in Bali…
