Several years ago, when I first became interested in minimalist and began making changes to my life, I learned about the tiny house movement. I’ve been interested in tiny houses ever since but, until a few weeks ago, I’d never lived in one. All that changed when I went...
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Time to Lighten My Load by Saying Goodbye to Some More Stuff
I’ve been packing my bags again today because I’m going to Faro in the morning. I don’t own much stuff, but when I’m trying to fit it into my bags it always seems like I need to do something to lighten the load. This time I did just that....
Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet Review (6 Months Later, I’m Still Loving It)
Last year, when the bulges in my pockets became a little too ridiculous, I bought a Bellroy Slim-Sleeve wallet. Before I realized how bad my bulges had become I didn’t know minimalist wallets even existed. So, when I entered “minimalist wallet” as a Google search term I was very...
I’ve Been Rolling Clothes, Everything Is Packed, Lisbon Here I Come
Dear Travel Diary, My month here in the North of Portugal is up. Today I’m moving on to the Lisbon area, so I will be spending a number of hours on the train. I spent some time rolling clothes and have already packed the little packages my backpack. My...
How a Minimalist Lifestyle Gave Me Freedom and Enriched My Life
In October 2016 I was contacted by Fabian, one of the editors of a new online minimalist lifestyle magazine called Elementarist. He’d enjoyed an article he’d read on this blog and asked me if I would like to write something for his magazine. I was happy to do so...
The Day I Realized My Pocket Bulge Had Got Out Of Hand
Although a big bulge in the pants may be good for getting girls to notice you, sometimes it can be for all the wrong reasons. When your pants have pockets that are bulging so badly it almost looks as if you are wearing Jodhpurs, things have got seriously out...
My Minimalist Journey & the Stuff I Left Behind
When I first created this blog I intended to write about my minimalist lifestyle, the highs and lows of being a freelance writer, and the places I go and things I do on my travels. I’ve written a lot about the places I’ve been, and mentioned writing occasionally. But...
Is My Tent Really worth the Hassle?
I made a decision today. I’m going to keep my tent. I’ve owned it for nearly 30 years, and it’s a good tent, but I’ve got to return to England next week, to renew my passport, and I’m not looking forward to having the extra weight on my back.