Solo in Italy for 14 Days with Just an Expandable Backpack — Here’s How It Worked

Thinking of solo traveling light?

 Last November, I went on a two-week solo trip across Italy—Milan, Florence, Naples, Rome. I didn’t check luggage. I didn’t even bring a carry-on.

🎒 Just one 20L expandable backpack.

📍 Where I Went

· Paris → Milan

· Milan → Turin → Bologna → Florence

· Florence → Naples → Rome

· Return via Milan → Paris

🎒 What Fit in My Expandable Backpack

· Laptop

· Compact camera

· Sleep sack

· Clothes for 4 days

· Toiletries

· Foldable rain jacket

· Book + charger + daily pouch

Even with that, I had space left for a small souvenir.

💡 Why an Expandable Backpack Worked for Me

It flexed when needed.

· Florence? Bought a sweater → no repacking stress.

· Naples? Hostel room, tiny locker → no problem.

· Rome? Train delays → grateful I had no rolling luggage.

✨ Final Takeaway

The less I carried, the easier solo travel became.

 One bag meant freedom, flow, and zero drag between cities.

🔗 The Backpack I Used

My 20L expandable backpack got me through hostels, overnight trains, and cobblestone cities.

 [Click here to check the exact one I used →]