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Travel Essentials
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items We love traveling. I've been to over 15 countries, for work, for play, with kids, and with my love.
A good suitcase is a must have! Get one with 4 wheels for the easiest way to get around.
4-Wheel Suitcases & Spinner Bags
Noise canceling headphones are so helpful traveling! While on the plane or public transit, or just in a public space where you need a break from overstimulation, these may be a life saver.
Noise-Canceling Headphones
I love my trtl neck rest. On planes I like to pair it with a travel pillow or hoodie, but in cars and trains I find it helps prevent a getting a knot in my neck.
Trtl Travel Neck Pillow
Hand Sanitizer is a must for traveling! My girls love these choices from target, they don't smell so much like rubbing alcohol.
Spray Hand Sanitizer
Fresh breath is always welcome on long travel days and when sight seeing. Make sure you pack your favorite in case you can't find it at your destination!
Gum & Mints
Comfort is essential for travel days, but you don't have to look like you just rolled out of bed either! My experience is looking put together while comfortable actually gets me better service and treatment. It goes a long way to help me feel like my...
Women's Travel Outfits
Slip on shoes are perfect for airports. Often passengers are required to remove shoes for security, so an easy slip on that is also comfortable for walking makes them a must have.
Women's Slip On Shoes & Sneakers
I prefer to wear a cardigan while traveling. It makes layering easy, looks nice, and is easier to take off in confined spaces than an overhead item. They can also roll up and fit into your carry on if necessary, or make a make shift pillow in a pinch...
Women's Cardigans
Backpacks make great carry on bags. They keep your hands free, can fit under the seat in front of you, and keep all your items organized for easy access. Grab one that fits your style and bring yourself some joy!
Travel Backpack For Women
Ear buds make watching movies and listening to music or audio books so enjoyable! They can also help cancel out unwanted noises, and provide white noise to sleep to if you need that. Make sure you pack your charging cords for them as well!
Earbuds and Earphones
Book lights are great for reading on the go, not bothering others when you want to have some light, or to use as a little flash light.
Book lights | Amazon.com
A passport wallet can be super convienent to keep everything all in one spot!
Passport Wallets
Money belts are a great secure way to keep all your important things save while traveling. Keep your cash, cards, and passports out of reach of pick pockets!
Money Belt
I love traveling with a small cross body bag! It keeps all the small things I want close at hand (lip gloss, hand sanitizer, gum, ear buds, wallet) but doesn't strain my back and keeps my hands free.
Crossbody & Messenger Bags
Tablets are great to travel with - your entertainment all in one slim package! Watch movies and shows on the go, always have a good book on hand, plenty of games to entertain- tablets are a travelers best friend!
Tablets
Portable chargers are MUST haves! Long days and taking lots of photos means your phone battery looses charge quickly! Be sure to have a portable charger ready to go every morning so you don't miss any prime photo ops or get stranded anywhere without ...
Portable Charger
It's silly to put on here, but smart phones are essential! You can always find where you are and most phones and countries now have sim cards you can buy so you can use your phone all around the world without paying your service international rates! ...
Cell Phones
Google some good travel guides and blogs when you find out where you are going. You can learn so much from these as far as good places to stay, how to use local transportation, fun things to do and see. I love to see what other people have done and c...
Lonely Planet | Travel Guides & Travel Information - Lonely ...
Check out this blog for all info on traveling on points! We have followed them for years and using their tricks, we've taken our family of 6 to Disney, Santa Cruz CA, and Hawaii on our pastor's budget! If we can do it - so can you! (And we have great credit scores and no debt while doing it!)
Blog - Travel Mom Squad
Make sure to pack some healthy, high protein, snacks on your trip to help keep up your energy and prevent hanger from coming out!
30 High Protein Snacks That Are Healthy and Portable
A great way to stay hydrated is by adding a hydro packet to your water daily. I like to skip the premade ones and make my own blend - but these are so convenient and easy to pack! And they won't get you held up at customs for unidentifiable powder.
HydroMATE Electrolytes Drink Mix Packets
Make sure you take a good face sun screen no matter the weather of your destination! Protect that skin from cancer ya'll. It's not fun, trust me.
Versed Good Defense Gel Cream Moisturizer - Spf 50 - 1.7 Fl Oz
Make sure you have your favorite chap stick! It can be hard to drink enough water while traveling and your lips will feel it first!
Natural Lip Balm | Shop Dermatologist Recommended ... - EOS
I always pack one or two travel size hand lotions in my carry on and checked bag. My skin dries out so much on planes and I'm always reaching for the lotion to keep them from becoming raw or cracked.
Hand Lotions & Creams
If you're going to a hot location, you may want to consider some chaffing cream or a chaffing stick. These can bring a lot of comfort to many areas of you body and prevent heat rash and uncomfortable issues from popping up.
Best Anti-Chafing Products
Trust REI to know which sandals are great for hiking - these will also be great traveling! Lots of walking and unknown conditions need a practical shoe. And if you can get one that fits your style - even better!
Hiking Sandals: Tested | REI Expert Advice