Just because you're on the road doesn't mean that you don't have to do chores, whether they need to be done daily, weekly or monthly. Here's how I make sure my chores get done while I travel.
Daily
The daily chores you have to do when you're travelling are pretty much the same as the daily chores you have to do back home. Make your bed, tidy your things and make sure you clean up after yourself in the kitchen. In addition to taking care of the space around you, it's also vital that you take care of yourself. Brush your teeth, wash your hair when you need to and make sure you shower. Hostel rooms can get stuffy, and you don't want to be the one who makes the entire room smell.
Weekly
Weekly needs vary from person to person; for instance, I need to make sure I've filled my med pot for the upcoming weeks. You might need to check in with family members that you don't speak to regularly to let them know you are safe. The one universal chore, however, is laundry.
When booking hostels or hotels, it can be useful to look through the list of amenities to see if they have laundry facilities. A lot of them will have washing machines you can use for a charge, and some will do your laundry for you. If the place you're staying doesn't have washing facilities, ask at the front desk and they'll hopefully be able to point you to the nearest laundrette. I have a bag that fits a washing machine's worth of clothes in, so I know it's time to wash them when the bag fills up. Alternatively, it can be useful to do your laundry each time you move to a new location. No one wants to travel with stinky clothes.
Monthly
Once again, monthly chores vary from person to person, but there are certain things that can be useful to do at the start of each month to make sure you are prepared for the weeks ahead.
I'm about to move into my second month of travel, so I'm planning out all the bills I will have to pay for the remainder of my trip. By doing it now, I know that I will be prepared for any upcoming outgoings and I will be able to budget accordingly. This means I won't be surprised by any unexpected expenses and I will know exactly how much I have leftover for the the rest of my trip
Stay safe on the road
J
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