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I'm glad this thread was revived. I traveled to Chile last year...alone for 30 days. It was my first solo trip in over 45 years. It was fulfilling, yet lonely. We stayed in touch via FaceTime, even in the remote Andes, whenever I had a wifi or cell signal.
As I read this thread and contemplated...
Backpack should be a carry-on item. I take a small suitcase (cheap one) and put items in it I may not need right away or are quickly replaceable. I also put my walking poles (collapsed) into it (I know, but you can't carry them on). The small suitcase I put through baggage. It allows me to...
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