Travel Stuff: What to pack and what to put it in!
I have traveled all over the world, by land, sea, and air! I have learned a few things and these are my tried and true travel items.
My travel essentials
The things I take with me when I go!
I LOVE Tevas! I have flat feet and as soon as it gets warm enough, I wear these. Comfortable on cobbled streets or hiking trails. My favorite thing is tossing them on the floor of the shower to wash them off after a long day in the city or walking th...
You need sunscreen! Almost everywhere! These travel really well
Aloe - because you forgot the sunscreen!
Spirit Animal Pour Over filters offer better coffee on the go than I can find anywhere else. Beyond Fair Trade! All their coffee is produced at the source to keep profits with the growers and produces. Outstanding coffee that does good.
This has become a travel necessity! It was a gift I didn't know I needed. It lets me make lattes in a hotel room, vacation rental, or literally on the road! It's rechargeable, and small enough to fit in a carry on or even a purse.
For when the pups come along
Whether in the airport, hotel, or our site seeing, it's always best to have some water with you. But in a size you can carry!
Bags, suitcases, etc
What I carry the stuff in!
I use this bag ALL the time. My favorite backpack & carry on. Clamshell opening. Holds WAY more than I ever expect. Just spent a week carrying it for a convention when I had too much stuff to keep up with. So glad I had it. Big variety of colors
This is my camera bag - amazing! Lots of pockets for memory cards, remote, note paper, etc. Adjustable velcro dividers to keep camera and lenses in place. Plus room for my small handheld - for when I don't want to risk damaging my DSLR. Even space fo...
I love Dooney & Bourke and carried this bag through a whole diplomatic visit (really!) It held two binders of material plus all the personal stuff of keys, lipgloss, brush, etc, etc.
Travel Hacks!
A couple of ways I make the most of a short trip
I love Viator! I don't do a lot of groups tours, but I discovered Viator when I was living abroad and often only had a long weekend in a new place. I've used them in Nairobi, Oman, Dubai, and New Delhi. With Viator I saw the things I wanted to withou...
This is another favorite travel short cut. I often start a new city with a hop on hop off bus tour. It lets me see the whole area in part of a day, and then I can decide what I want to go back and visit with more time.
Making Travel easier!
Travel's hard. These help.
Surprisingly great for long flights. Especially nice for those of us with short legs.
I get motion sick. This helps
This helps to, with the motion sickness