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The Travel GearUp Weekly

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How to Travel for Free !

How to Travel for Free !

Your Beginner's Blueprint to Points & Miles

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
🎒 What I Packed for 3 Months in Europe & Africa — Backpack Only!

🎒 What I Packed for 3 Months in Europe & Africa — Backpack Only!

One bag. Four countries. Zero regrets (except maybe the second deodorant)

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife

Archive

I Left for 3 Days... and Tested an Entirely New Travel Backpack And Setup

I Left for 3 Days... and Tested an Entirely New Travel Backpack And Setup

From a new backpack setup to smaller gear changes I honestly didn’t expect to matter this much, here’s everything I packed for my short trip to Plovdiv and why some of these products are probably staying in my setup long term.

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
This Was One of the Hardest Things I’ve Done in 3 Years

This Was One of the Hardest Things I’ve Done in 3 Years

Setting up a simple workspace made me realize how badly I actually work while traveling... and which tech really makes a difference

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
Everyone is moving to the same 3 countries... here’s why I didn’t

Everyone is moving to the same 3 countries... here’s why I didn’t

After looking at all the “safe” options, I chose a completely different path and here’s why I ended up in Bulgaria instead

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
These almost made the Cut...

These almost made the Cut...

A Much closer look at the travel gear I almost take every single trip.

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
Why I had to disappear for a Month.

Why I had to disappear for a Month.

No videos. No posts. Here’s what actually happened.

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
Unpacking on short trips is a mistake

Unpacking on short trips is a mistake

On my 3-day road trip to Bulgaria, I tested a no-unpacking system and here’s exactly how it worked

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
I Ended Up in a Hospital... And Travel Just Changed.

I Ended Up in a Hospital... And Travel Just Changed.

What happened in Serbia, why flights suddenly feel different and the 8 travel changes that will catch you off guard in 2026 if you’re not prepared.

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
This Video was never supposed to be a Newsletter

This Video was never supposed to be a Newsletter

But these are the 10 things that make any Airbnb feel like mine

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
I Had Zero Expectations... These Countries Changed My Mind

I Had Zero Expectations... These Countries Changed My Mind

From Kyrgyzstan to Malaysia: The Countries That Shocked Me Most

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
I just bought 10 travel gadgets... right before changing my life ( Literally).

I just bought 10 travel gadgets... right before changing my life ( Literally).

I’m moving to Bulgaria in 9 days... and these are the 10 gadgets I picked up (without knowing if they’re actually good yet).

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
What I Packed for 4 Days in London

What I Packed for 4 Days in London

The exact bags, gear, and gadgets I packed for four days in the city.

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
I’m Leaving Germany Again 🌍.

I’m Leaving Germany Again 🌍.

From moving countries to van life in Scandinavia... here’s the FULL 2026 travel plan.

Johannes GearUpYourLife
Johannes GearUpYourLife
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