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Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Travel Light, Live Light
Hostelling International USA
Agenda
• Introductions• Why• Travel Light• Live Light• Slideshow• Q&A
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Our Mission
“To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people
through hostelling”
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
What does HI-USA do?
• Hostels• Programs• Activities & Outings• Volunteers
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Hostels• Dorms vs private rooms• Breakfast• Shared kitchen• Sheets, towels, and blankets • Laundry facilities• Common areas• Internet access• Local information• Book trade, DVD check out• All ages welcome
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Types of Travel
• Short walk in your neighborhood• Explore a city for a day• Weekend trip• Road trip• Short-term travel (< 1 month) - on vacation• Long-term travel (> 1 month) - unemployed• Live overseas
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Why
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Premise
(After a point) there is an inverse relationship between possessions and experiences.
(Own more = Do less)
GoalsUnderstand what your actual needs are.
Minimize your needs.Have easy access to them to maximize experiences.
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Cost of Possessions (Travel)
• Stress of carrying multiple bags• Fatigue from carrying heavy bag(s)• Possible lack of space on bus of train• Concern about theft while in a bus or train• Wait for luggage at baggage claim• Risk of luggage loss on plane connections• Checked luggage fees• Require private room just due to possessions
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Cost of Possessions (Home)
• Financial– Cost of the item– Insurance– Ability to store it (larger home or additional storage)
• Emotional– Fear of theft or damage– Change of behavior/experiences to use it– Perception that a luxury is a necessity– Clutter (time to find it, clean it, store it, etc)
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Humorous Intermission #1
Chinese English
zhōng wén (中文 ) Chinese (language)
zhōng guó rén (中国人 ) Chinese (people)
zhōng guó caì (中國菜 ) Chinese (food)
My language teacher asked me in Chinese, “nǐ xī huān chi shénme?” (你喜欢吃什么 ), which means “What do you like to eat?”
Which of the following do you think I answered?
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Travel Light
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Key Points
• Go > Gear• Single piece of moderate sized luggage– Small on-the-go bag– Optional compressed bag
• Wear bulky items for departure and return• Multi-use• Track, review, adjust• Inclusive vs exclusive technology
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Case StudyDara and the travel “trunk”
Location: Belize & GuatemalaDuration: ~1 weekTrip: 4 days in cabana, 4 days bus-hopping
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Matt’s List (< 1 week)• Storage - day pack, compact grocery bag, “man purse” (opt)• Clothes - underwear, socks, shirts x 1/day, 1 pair shorts, pants x 1, belt• Wear to airport - jeans, white collared shirt, coat, shoes appropriate to area• Entertainment - magazines, book, travel guide, Jambox stereo, camera (tough cam)• Communication - cell phone, charger (split cable), external battery, earphones with mic• Toiletries - toothbrush, bar of soap, razor, earplugs, clear bag (hair gel, toothpaste,
sunscreen, cologne), Tylenol• Misc – headlamp• As needed - sarong, mosquito repellant, flip flops, small lock, power adaptor• Entry – boarding pass, passport (with cover) and Global Entry card, visa if required• Work (for biz only) - laptop and charger, power splitter, privacy filter• Exercise (opt) - running shorts (doubles as swimsuit), shirt, socks, trail glove shoes• Other –specific trip (climbing, horse riding, diving, nice clothes, meds, etc)
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Matt’s List (long term)Same as < 1 week with following changes• Storage: Med-sized backpack, daypack or “man purse”, extra
stuff sacks• Clothes: Pants with zip-off legs, 7-10 pair underwear, 3-5 pair
socks, 2 t-shirts, 2 collared short sleeve shirts• Toiletries: Charger for razor• Extra layers: thermal top & bottom• Misc: Books x 2, small pack towel, camera charger, lighter• Optional: Travel tripod, small umbrella
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
I don’t bring
• Hiking boots• Money belt• Passport carry bag
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Remember
• Track, review, adjust (consider a list)• Ugly & mine > Pretty & yours• Imperfect > Don’t have it• Push your boundaries once in a while
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Humorous Intermission #2
Location: Busy bar in Bruges, BelgiumAttire: My underpants
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Live Light
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Themes
1. Self-honesty2. Own what you value, drop what you don’t (or
can’t use); some duplicate are ok.3. Everything's a tradeoff (life is finite and your
ability to consume is finite)
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Case StudySnowball Effects
How moving some files to the internet emptied out a room
• Music• Photos• Books & Notes
Bonus- My Jeep- Reading
Subsequently: Cookware, Sporting Gear, Clothes
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Mind Games
• Usual attitude: Getting rid of things is bad• Right attitude: Getting rid of things means I
am living my values and don’t need this to do it
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
How to downsize (option 1)Go through all your stuff
1. Think about the goal of the possession with the 80/20 rule in mind2. Ask yourself: If someone had stolen this, would I have known? If I lose it, will I replace it?3. If you haven't used it in
a) 1 year – ask why you’ll use it next yearb) 5 years – get rid of it, unless it’s sporting gear or toolsc) 10 years - get rid of it period
4. Get rid of nearly all of your books5. Downsize clothing to two weeks with dress up options appropriate to your lifestyle6. Be ruthless – if it doesn’t hurt, you’re not really trying
Tips• Pay attention during your standard usage of a thing. What helps you about it and what
hinders/frustrates you?• If you can’t bear to get rid of it, put in the attic and review in 6 months. You will probably have forgotten
about it entirely, at which point, get rid of it.• Ask yourself – for every item you own, what is the simplest version of that that would enable you to
achieve the goal you bought it for.
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
How to downsize (option 2)Ignore what you currently own for now
1. Write down all the activities you value in life (including “have to’s” like cleaning). 2. Be honest about the person you actually are. (When did you use it last?)3. For each item, make a list of everything you have no choice but to own in order
to do it.4. Get rid of everything not on the list except decorations/art that you like. Keep a
few extravagances as a reward.
Tips• If this is too drastic, do this with one set of possessions (ex, cookware)• Goal is to not keep anything in storage long term.• Teach kids from a young age that there is a limit to what they can own
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
TechnologyCommunication
– What's App - Android Market or iPhone App Store– Skype (Skype to Skype free or Skype to phone for small charge)– Google Translate– Email - consider having two accounts - one for websites/services and one for human beings
Fun – John's Background Switcher -http://johnsadventures.com/software/backgroundswitcher/– PicFolio - Client for Picasa on Android (includes a randomized slideshow feature)– Gallery on new Android phones (Picasa)
Virtualizing – Evernote - www.evernote.com (also get the Android or iPhone app) - OneNote in MS Office is similar– Google Docs - Web Browser and Android– Dropbox - Share files after trips with friends– Google Music or iCloud - music.google.com or itunes.com– FreeOCR (need a scanner) - www.freeocr.net
Utility– Google Maps – Android, iPhone (Android phones have built in GPS with real time traffic)– Calendar software – Google, Outlook– Minutely – great weather app– Hipmunk, Kayak - search websites for cheap flights– Tasks – Google Keep
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Key Points
• Go > Gear• Build your career as an explorer traveler• Be honest with yourself (but push your boundaries
sometimes)• Accept the finiteness of life - life = trade offs and making
trade offs means you’re prioritizing your values• Develop a mindset of exploration (career as a traveler)• Remember your accomplishments• HI – www.sandiegohostels.org, www.hiusa.org
Hostelling International USA – Travel Light, Live Light
Final Words
“El Camino no tiene fin. El Camino es interior.”
The journey has no end. The journey is inside.
Please feel free to contact me with any questionsMatt Clapp – mattclapp1@gmail.com
Download this presentation at ilivenow.com/downloads
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