Ultralight: The Zen Habits Guide to Traveling Light and Living Light

Author Leo Babauta writes, "Traveling light has become one of the joys of my life, shedding the extra weight in return for freedom, lightness, and energy." In Ultralight, he reveals his powerful recommendations for:



Breezing through airportsCutting back on clothingMinimizing electronics, toiletries, and moreFinding restaurants, apartments, and places to goThings not to packDeveloping a flexible mindsetFavorite travel appsUltralight backpackingAnd much more

He also explains how to apply these ideas to simplify the rest of your life, in a "living light" section of the book:



Living without too much stuffCutting back on clothing, books, papers, and everything elseFinding digital simplicityDealing with the urge to buy

In summary, the author says, "I've found that living simply and traveling light are wonderful ways to live, and I hope you'll find use out of this book as I've tried to give as much useful information as I can."