Muji or Uniqlo are good go to shops.

A few have thought it was a political or even religious stance e.g. environmental-based, anti-corporation/capitalist. No I just don’t like lugging around and burdening myself with unnecessary stuff. although I suppose it does influence certain views e.g. sustainability.

• Prepare to wash my clothes whilst traveling
• Try to avoid bringing additional footwear, or west bulkier ones whilst traveling
• Packing cubes if necessary (less so now)
• Opt for a bag with less internal compartments

• Passport
• Wallet (Card and 150USD or equivalent)
• Spare bank card
• Smartphone with Organic Maps and location downloaded
• Fully charged phone powerbank and cable
• Small snack to get you through 6h
• Mini First Aid kit - (Altoids tin or similar with a few pain killers, plasters, and wipes, perhaps a bandage)
• Torchlight/Head Torch
• Prescriptions (if necessary)
• Hygiene kit
• Weather appropriate layered clothing (1-3 days)

I completely disagree with your premise about the free market and its implications; however I think the second question is helpful.

What are your guiding principles that help you make decisions in everyday life?

I support people and businesses that operate in a manner that is inline with my values. Similarly, that’s how I try to live. You vote with your money and your actions. Economically a freer market would better allow this; as an individual you have the power of choice over many things; collectively, aligned parties without ego and other ulterior motives, can achieve great things.

Some of the values I have surround the following:

• Healthfulness
• Kindness
• Utility
• Sustainability
• Efficiency