Right, packing. Just because you are planning a long trip it doesn't mean you need to pack your entire wardrobe. Leave the kitchen sink at home and pack suppppppper light. Get a decent rucksack of about 60 or 70 litres and fill it with practical things. The biggest mistake made by girls (sorry ladies) is packing too many shoes. For my trip I have brought 4 pairs - casual beach flip flops for during the day, black flat sandals for the evening, some super lightweight converse for colder weather and a pair of walking boots which can be a dead weight and big pain in the arse. If you don't plan to hike or are kidding yourself that you will, forget the walking boots and pack just three pairs for the trip. Also, ladies forget taking
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