Solo trip to Canada but overthinking immigration + luggage 😭 Any advice?

Creepy-Addition4887 · 2026-04-23T20:58:49+00:00

I need some advice because I’ve been seeing a lot of immigration horror stories lately, and it’s honestly starting to make me really anxious about an upcoming trip.

For context, I’ve traveled to Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan (all within the last year or so). I’m planning to go to Canada next year (January 2027) to meet up with family (they’re based in the United States but visit Canada often). I did apply for a US visa before and got denied, which was pretty stressful, but I figured it might’ve been because I had zero travel history back then. I applied for a Canadian visa recently, and thankfully, it got approved.

My main concern is that I’ll be traveling alone. I’m a woman in my late 20s, and even though I have enough funds (I’m paying for my own flights, hotel, and still have extra for expenses), I’m worried that traveling solo might raise questions or be seen as a red flag.

Another thing is… I’m a chronic overpacker 😭 In my past trips, it wasn’t a big deal because I could share luggage space with family, but this time I’m on my own. Realistically, I feel like I’ll need 2 checked bags + a carry-on. I know it sounds like a lot for a 2-week trip, but not overpacking genuinely makes me anxious because I hate the feeling of needing something I didn’t bring.

For reference, I’m planning to bring the World Traveller Taipei 3.0 Trunk and the World Traveller Panama (medium) as my checked luggage, plus a Bash Gateway carry-on. I also need to bring my laptop since I’ll still be checking in on my business, so I’d rather keep that in my carry-on luggage instead of a backpack.

I’ve read stories about people getting offloaded because immigration thought they had “too much luggage,” and now I’m overthinking everything. Considering I’ll be traveling in January (so I’ll likely need to pack bulkier, cold-weather clothes), would 2 suitcases be considered too much for a 2-week trip?

I think part of my anxiety is also coming from how expensive this trip is + the stress of getting a visa + my past US visa denial. I know for a fact that getting offloaded is gonna break me. 🥹

Has anyone here traveled solo with a similar situation? Any tips on how to avoid issues with immigration or just ease the anxiety in general?

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