I spent six months traveling Europe with two backpacks, and loved having things like a portable white-noise machine and flat travel pouches with me.

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Washing machines can cost more than £1,500, but you certainly don't need to spend that much. There are plenty of good ones that cost between £300 and £400 and a few good ones that cost around £270.