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My must-have items for traveling abroad!
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items Heading out on a trip soon? I own the items on this list and absolutely recommend each one.
I've been traveling abroad for more than 20 years and have packing down to a science! I want to make sure you have everything you need - and nothing you don't - for a successful trip.
I've been traveling abroad for more than 20 years and have packing down to a science! I want to make sure you have everything you need - and nothing you don't - for a successful trip.
Sections
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Bags and Organizers
Tech
Personal Items
Toiletries and Personal Care
Bags and Organizers
The foundation of packing for a trip abroad is a great suitcase and a strong system to keep things organized. You don't want your suitcase to explode all over your hotel room!
Have it, love it, can *not* travel without it. This carry-on maxes out the size of the overhead compartment to ensure you have the space you need. Plus, it compresses and organizes to ensure you can pack everything!
The Bigger Carry-On in Sea Green
My favorite packing cubes! These keep everything organized and are a lifesaver when you're switching hotels every few days.
Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes
Use this as a personal item, OR - my favorite - store it in your luggage and pull it out once you need some more space! This great bag packs up almost flat and can fit a ton, so it opens up all sorts of space for everything you buy on your trip.
Foldable Travel Duffel Bag
Best way to keep all your toiletries organized! Use the TSA-ready bag for all of your liquids; everything else can go into the dopp kit. Best part? It can hang, keeping your tiny hotel bathroom countertop clear!
Tripped Toiletry Bag Kit
Already have a toiletries bag that you love? Grab one of these for your liquids - so much better than using a ziploc!
Lermende 2pcs Clear TSA Approved Travel Bags
These are an absolute necessity if you're bringing back wine, beer, or liquor. With a zip top and padding inside, these not only protect your bottles, but protect the other items in your suitcase in case a bottle breaks. We don't travel without these...
JetBag Travel Wine Bag Set of 3 Blue
Tech
These items are key to ensuring that you've always got power when you need it, you know where all your things are, and you always have something to entertain you.
If you don't have a power bank, you *will* have times when your phone dies. Don't get caught unprepared! Anker is the absolute best for small tech products. This power bank can give your phone two full charges, and it's easy to fit in any bag or pock...
Anker PowerCore 10000mAh Power Bank
A plug adapter is a must! I love these adapters from VINTAR because they include USB ports as well as plugs, and almost all my travel electronics are either USB or USB-C. These plugs are available for any country - double check what you'll need befor...
VINTAR 2pk EU Foldable Travel Plug Adapter
I love my Kindle Paperwhite! It's amazing that it's glare-free and that I can easily read the screen in any light - even in direct sunlight!
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, 7" Display, Black
True story: when I got stuck in New York for two days after my flight was canceled, my bag went on its merry way without me. It flew from JFK to Miami and then home, where it sat for two days until I was finally able to get a flight back! I only knew...
Tile by Life360 Pro
Okay, this is the one item on this list that I don't actually have, but that's just because I am not an Apple person! (I use Tile trackers.) However, I fully recommend these if you have an iPhone. Pop an AirTag in each suitcase or bag that you have, ...
Apple AirTag 4 Pack
Personal Items
You will absolutely regret it if you travel without these. Murphy's law says it WILL rain if you don't bring your umbrella, and it'll be 95 degrees every day if you don't have water.
Traveling in economy, or have a long train ride? Get better sleep with this neck pillow. I love that it's memory foam, so in addition to being super supportive, it can also be rolled up to be pretty small!
Memory Foam Neck Pillow
How small can an umbrella fold? This is the smallest one I've found - but it's still plenty big enough to keep me dry! This tiny umbrella fits everywhere, is easy to use, and comes with a cover.
Totes Mini Umbrella
This is my favorite water bottle for travel! While I have a larger one at home, the small size of this 14oz bottle means I can easily fit it in a sling bag without it taking up too much space or being too heavy. And it's insulated, so my water stays ...
HYDRO CELL Stainless Steel Insulated Bottle 14oz
Toiletries and Personal Care
I personally love having my regular brands with me when I travel, and these items ensure I can easily bring what I need.
These 3oz silicone bottles are fantastic for carrying shampoo, conditioner, hand lotion, and even toothpaste! Just fill or refill them with your favorite products and you'll be all set to breeze through security with your TSA-approved liquids.
Vonpri Silicone 3oz Travel Bottles
The smaller the better when you have limited space! These pill organizers are so handy - I have one in my toiletries bag, one in my purse, one in my backpack, etc.
2 Pack Portable Travel Pill Organizer Case
Flying overnight? When you land, you're going to feel GROSS, and it'll be morning, which means you've got a whole day in front of you. Grab one of these to feel clean, refreshed, and ready to go.
Refresh Body Wipes - Large, Thick, Citrus
There are about 50 things I love about my Quip toothbrush, but I'll limit it to these: It's a battery-powered sonic toothbrush, so it's super portable. The travel case doubles as a toothbrush holder and can stick on the mirror or bathroom tile for ea...
Quip Sonic Toothbrush