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Travel Essentials
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items My favourite accessories and services to survive when on holiday. Sometimes I wished to have organised my holiday better, but certain things you get to know only when you are there. So here I'm collecting my best tips and essential stuff. ℹ️ This lis...
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London
London became my new hometown many years ago; however, it hasn't always been Love at first sight. The city is vast, with so many people that it can sometimes get too stressful. I hope this list will help navigate the city better.
I always have with me my mini umbrella as the weather in London is umpredictable. Also, I like it because protect from UV, perfect for unexpected sun day too.
COACH® GB | Uv Protection Signature Mini Umbrella
I like to keep my phone next to me, where I can securely close it. I'm not gonna lie, lately London had so many snitched phones.
Chalk Medium Phone Cross Body Bag | Threadneedle Street AW25 | Radley London
I carry my coffee with me everyday! Since I care about sustainability, I liked to buy my own cup. Also, some places do discounts, if you refill your own one.
Thermal - M 12oz | Sesame
I got my old one from this brand and I found it very handy, so I bought this version too, with the straw. Much more easier to drink when on the-go. Fit perfectly in my everyday bag.
32 oz (946 ml) Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap
I have experience may days in London where there is the sun and suddenly it starts raining heavily. If I don't have my umbrella with me, I will have perhaps my foldable poncho, which actually helps on rainy and windy days! Love it.
Unisex Mac in a Sac Packable Waterproof Poncho Khaki
This is my GO-Website for storing my luggage while travelling. There is always a shop nearby and the price is visible, so it is easy to choose the cheaper or better service. Very happy with this.
The world’s luggage storage network
Great customer service and good range of cars with competitive prices! Used a few times in Europe and cannot faulty!
Best Car Rental Deals with Free Cancellation, Compare & Save! | Discover Cars
Viator is another platform that I use to book activities. I find the extensive lists of options good and also there is a good price range.
Viator: Travel Tours, Activities, and Things to Do | 2025
Great discounts at Tiqets for activities and tour. I like to get my tours in advance so I can have a better price, also some of them tend to sold out to close to date.
Tiqets - Instant tickets for remarkable experiences
Uber is reliable and the app is easy to use. I like the fact that I can see how much I will pay in advance, on the contrary of the famous black cabs. True, if it is raining or there is a high demand, then the app will increase the price.
Uber - 50% (max. £5) off your first 5 Uber Rides
I have been using Trainline to buy and store my tickets when travelling in Europe by train! Somehow, the tickets are always cheaper. Enter at the checkout “Sara Cellini” to get the discount.
Trainline: get 10% off when making the first booking. Search, Compare & Buy Cheap Train Tickets
National Express has always been my N.1 option when I have to travel to the airport, if the tube is not an option. The price is cheap if booked in advance and the ride is smooth. Also, I like the fact that even if I lose the bus that I booked explici...
National Express: 20% off for you. Extensive routes in the UK/Airports
I use Agoda fairly often, it is a great platform to book accommodation and I loved the kindness of the customer service.
Agoda | Free Cancellation & Booking Deals
I used Trip.com a few times, and I was always pleased with the great offers we could find. I like to crosscheck on different platforms to make sure I get the best deal. Trip can be very competitive.
Trip.com | Accommodations, Flights, Car Rental, Tours & more
I used Kiwi to get the cheapest flights I have ever bought! I still cannot believe that I found a return ticket London/Bologna for 15£. I was worried at first, because I would rather prefer to book directly with the airlines, but I cannot complaint. ...
Kiwi | 20 € voucher for your first booking (flight only) | Accomodations, Flights, Car rental
I have been using Airalo since a while now in Europe and Africa. Simple and straightforward procedure to set the e-sim. I love the fact that I can top up gigas.
Airalo: Buy eSIMs for international travel
I have been using a VPN service since many years, initially because I wanted to be able to watch the Italian tv while living abroad, but then I discovered that actually it can help saving money when booking tickets and accommodation, but even more im...
VPN: Up to 3 free months of NordVPN: Get them right now
Beach Holiday
Regardless which beach is the final destination, those are my essentials items.
I like to carry to my beach light towel when travelling because it can also be used in several other occasions. I support this brand because it is 100% recycled and also B-certified. Sustainability is important to me.
Quick Dry Beach Towel - Sustainable
I take my hair very seriously! I like to look out for the best accessories and products as my hair are a big part of my personality. I can't separate from my Dyson when on holiday! I like to style my hair and feel good.
Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer Prussian with case