#BLKMINCHAT: May Recap
This month's chat was focused on minimalist travel, how to travel simply and inexpensively. Our host, Charmaine Griffin shared lots of useful information based on her experiences living abroad in South Korea and traveling around the globe. We saw many new participants in this month's chat and dare I say, it was our best chat yet! Check out some of the highlights below.
To open, where have you traveled:
@BeccaSeoul @blkminimalists Lived in Korea, been to Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Bali #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
Lots to list. But this year I've explored Maui, Paris, Rome, Milan, Venice, and most recently Portland, OR https://t.co/yvwaBJiS3y
— aja (@livelifewander) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists @_hellocharmaine I’m Yvonne, a money(+travel) coach. Fav places are Australia, Spain, France, Portugal, Barbados #blkminchat
— Yvonne Wallace (@itsyvonnenicole) May 5, 2016
I've traveled to NYC, D.C. + Chicago within the past year. Atlanta + Bermuda are on my list next! #blkminchat https://t.co/salOTCkrdw
— The Budget Divaa (@thebudgetdivaa) May 5, 2016
@_hellocharmaine Yolanda here,founder of Black Minimalists and I've traveled to Cuba and Mexico and heading to the Philippines #blkminchat
— Black Minimalists (@blkminimalists) May 5, 2016
Traveling + packing minimally:
@blkminimalists A2: Be simple. My trick is packing one of everything that I need, but really focusing only on what I need. #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists @_hellocharmaine A2 I think it’s best to use a carryon and go for 3-5 outfits that are in the same color scheme. #blkminchat
— Yvonne Wallace (@itsyvonnenicole) May 5, 2016
Never easy but I try on all my clothes &shoes so I have exact outfits to avoid packing a bunch of stuff #blkminchat https://t.co/1hVurnoWzS
— aja (@livelifewander) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists A3: Honestly, I stick to 1 of everything. But not EVERYTHING, if that makes sense. #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists @_hellocharmaine A3 Roll your clothes, put undies (in bags) in shoes, wear bulky items. Only take one handbag :) #blkminchat
— Yvonne Wallace (@itsyvonnenicole) May 5, 2016
I put my folded undies in btwn my jeans. About 5 of them&the jeans are still laid flat @_hellocharmaine @blkminimalists #blkminchat
— Rebecca 엄나영 Chapman (@BeccaSeoul) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists I have a great infograph here https://t.co/9hFHguHScI that will help. #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
Travel hacks + tips:
@blkminimalists A4: I book most of my travels on skyscanner, all hotels through Agoda, I always check reviews on Trip Advisor. #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists A4: I buy a lot of one way flights and I found it’s cheaper to fly from a “hub” country than direct. #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
Search for one way flights instead of roundtrip and use the Hopper app to help you decide when to buy https://t.co/csQAgxkVlq
— aja (@livelifewander) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists @_hellocharmaine A4 besides pinterest boards, sign up for airfare watchdog for deals and surprise trips! #blkminchat
— Yvonne Wallace (@itsyvonnenicole) May 5, 2016
Tips on saving for travel:
@blkminimalists A5: I stick by a 5% rule. 5% of my income before I even see it goes to my savings and put away for trips #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
Check out @itsyvonnenicole's new site https://t.co/ShHvuIUW2e too! #blkminchat #minimalist #traveltips https://t.co/QmXB8d7dyx
— Black Minimalists (@blkminimalists) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists A5: Also, living with less stuff, buying less also allows you to spend more on things like travel#blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
Right on time. I JUST did a blogpost on this https://t.co/fREmTTLSFZ #blkminchat https://t.co/9JjE22wa0F
— aja (@livelifewander) May 6, 2016
Traveling solo or with others:
A6. It's normally me and my best friend. But I've been thinking of taking some solo trips #blkminchat https://t.co/ZD3ye3n6Uz
— Shenita (@goodeLovee) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists A6: Alone. Most of my trips are solo. I like the freedom to explore on my terms. #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 5, 2016
@blkminimalists @_hellocharmaine A6 Can I say both?! I like one trip a yr to relax and the other trips with my baby and hubs. #blkminchat
— Yvonne Wallace (@itsyvonnenicole) May 5, 2016
@_hellocharmaine #blkminchat I've done each way. I think there are pros + cons of both.
— Black Minimalists (@blkminimalists) May 5, 2016
Mostly solo bc everything is on your own time&dime. It's great to have "Me" time #blkminchat. But it's fun w/others https://t.co/G3F1HKVVNp
— Rebecca 엄나영 Chapman (@BeccaSeoul) May 6, 2016
Inspiration for traveling:
@blkminimalists A7: Its better to go for what you want & pursue your dreams, than to live in the regret of "what if?" #blkminchat
— Charmaine Griffin (@_hellocharmaine) May 6, 2016
@blkminimalists @_hellocharmaine A7 Just be open to any new ideas/places...there are great deals out there. #blkminchat
— Yvonne Wallace (@itsyvonnenicole) May 6, 2016
@_hellocharmaine "It is better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times." #blkminchat
— Black Minimalists (@blkminimalists) May 6, 2016
Be openminded. If you want comfort, stay home #blkminchat https://t.co/oEuyKL2XvB
— aja (@livelifewander) May 6, 2016
No one stopping you, but yourself, so stop and go @_hellocharmaine @blkminimalists #blkminchat
— Rebecca 엄나영 Chapman (@BeccaSeoul) May 6, 2016
Be sure to go to Twitter and search "#blkminchat" to see the full conversation which includes more info about flights, accommodations, where we're traveling to next, and much more. I have listed some of the sites mentioned below.
