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My Travel Must-Haves (with Tips You’ll Actually Use)
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items Everything I pack, love, and recommend for travel - plus a small tip with each one so you know why it’s worth the space in your carry-on. Tried, tested, and TSA-approved.
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The Gear
Electronics & Miscc
The Gear
Smart, durable gear that makes travel smoother. Thoughtfully chosen for comfort, function, and style that lasts beyond one trip.
If you purchase anything from my recommendations, let it be this bag! Stop trying to wheel your bag through the cobblestone streets of Europe and get yourself this duffel. It doubles as a backpack to take the weight off your shoulders and back. It's ...
Pro Tip: For my chronic over-packers, if you really pack this baby, set it upright and use it as a seat! I did this all through Germany and Austria. We took many trains, and often there was nowhere to sit at the stations while waiting.
Pro Tip: For my chronic over-packers, if you really pack this baby, set it upright and use it as a seat! I did this all through Germany and Austria. We took many trains, and often there was nowhere to sit at the stations while waiting.
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
I just bought this recently and idk what took me so long. I had an old case that is worn I used for years, and I’m not even sure it had RFID blocking which is scary. I took this one on a trial run to Canada. It fit both mine and my bfs passports and ...
Pro Tip: If you're traveling, dont keep all your money in one spot (like in your wallet). This tip came in handy after a rough night in Munich following Oktoberfest when I left my wallet at a bar. My ID and cards were all inside, but the cash was gon...
Pro Tip: If you're traveling, dont keep all your money in one spot (like in your wallet). This tip came in handy after a rough night in Munich following Oktoberfest when I left my wallet at a bar. My ID and cards were all inside, but the cash was gon...
Polare RFID Leather Passport Holder Grey
These are THE travel shoes. They blew up on TikTok and for good reason. I wore these for two weeks straight and across 3 different countries walking THOUSANDS of miles a day and not a single blister or ache in my foot. In fact, I bought special socks...
Pro Tip: As I mentioned above, try to pack shoes that you can wear with almost anything especially if you're limited on space and traveling around a lot on vacation. I packed 3 pairs of shoes and wore these 90% of the time. I would've been fine with ...
Pro Tip: As I mentioned above, try to pack shoes that you can wear with almost anything especially if you're limited on space and traveling around a lot on vacation. I packed 3 pairs of shoes and wore these 90% of the time. I would've been fine with ...
Dr. Scholl's Time Off Platform Sneaker - Women's
I bought this last 2 years ago, because I was planning a trip to Europe and knew I would be staying in a lot of hostels. I despise my things being on the floor or god forbid a wet counter in a shared bathroom - no thanks. I love how much this holds a...
Pro Tip: Even if you're checking a bag, if you know you're going to be in another place for awhile, I like to buy things like body wash, shampoo, etc there. Saves on weight, and I usually end up using it all by the time I leave (or you can share amon...
Pro Tip: Even if you're checking a bag, if you know you're going to be in another place for awhile, I like to buy things like body wash, shampoo, etc there. Saves on weight, and I usually end up using it all by the time I leave (or you can share amon...
Bagsmart Zora Spacesaver ExploreEase Multifunctional Toiletry Bag - Pink
This is a great compact towel if you’re hostel hopping, know you’re going to sweat a ton, need a beach towel, or you’re going off grid! Just make sure to hang it to dry after wiping down. I’ve traveled a lot with this, and it has held up well for a c...
Pro Tip: Roll your smaller articles of clothing and fold big stuff like sweaters to save space in your bag. Sometimes I dont even use those packing cubs, because I feel like it I pack and roll thoroughly I can save more space. If you do use packing c...
Pro Tip: Roll your smaller articles of clothing and fold big stuff like sweaters to save space in your bag. Sometimes I dont even use those packing cubs, because I feel like it I pack and roll thoroughly I can save more space. If you do use packing c...
Rainleaf Microfiber Travel & Gym Towel
Pretty straightforward, but I feel real gross just throwing my toothbrush into my toiletry. Stop raw dogging it and get these nifty little covers. I’ve had mine forever and they give me a little peace of mind that the crap at the bottom of my bag isn...
Pro Tip: Maybe I'm just slow to this, but if your toothbrush head seperates from the base/handle, take them apartment to save space and fit your toothbrush into smaller toiletry bags.
Pro Tip: Maybe I'm just slow to this, but if your toothbrush head seperates from the base/handle, take them apartment to save space and fit your toothbrush into smaller toiletry bags.
Steripod Toothbrush Protec Cover - Trial Size - 2ct
I bought this to replace my Beis weekender bag (IYKYK). I love that it has different strap options to carry it, and the shoe compartment at the bottom comes in CLUTCH. Works as a carry-on, but I've never tried it as a personal item. It might be too b...
Pro Tip: If you're going to put shoes in the shoe compartment, put the shoes in first…putting them in after packing is a b*tch
Pro Tip: If you're going to put shoes in the shoe compartment, put the shoes in first…putting them in after packing is a b*tch
Luka Duffel
Electronics & Miscc
The gadgets, gizmos, and random little things that keep me sane on the road, because dead batteries and tangled cables are not part of the itinerary.
I’ve used this on all my travels for over 2 years now. I love that it plugs into a wall and doesn’t need its own charging cord. It comes with multiple different charging cords built in, and it’s fairly light and slim so it fits in even some of my sma...
Pro Tip: Get one that will charge your phone more than once! At least 1.5x! And idk if a lot of people know this, but these can only go in your carry-on. They are not allowed in checked bags, because the lithium battery is a fire risk!!! It's better ...
Pro Tip: Get one that will charge your phone more than once! At least 1.5x! And idk if a lot of people know this, but these can only go in your carry-on. They are not allowed in checked bags, because the lithium battery is a fire risk!!! It's better ...
Charmast 10000mAh Portable Charger w/Cables
So much I love about these! The price is better than other comparable brands (trust me I also have some Samsung ones and the material is already peeling and they were $100 more). The color is absolutely GORG. The noise cancelling works so well, espec...
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Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Dune
This is the adapter I’ve been traveling with for a little over a year now. I switched, because I needed one with USB-C, and this one has 3 USB-C ports! I can charge my iPhone, my headphones, my portable charger, and even my laptop with this! I’ve use...
TESSAN Universal Travel Adapter, International Power Adapter 5.6A 28W 3 USB C 2 USB A Ports, Travel Worldwide Plug Adaptor, Outlet Wall Charger for Europe UK EU AUS (Type C/G/A/I)
My ADHD comes with a special side of noise sensitives, and this are great if you’re wanting to dull sounds that become grating or hard to tolerate while still taking in some sounds around you - especially if you need to have some level of awareness. ...
Loop Switch™ 2 Earplugs for Adjustable Volume Control and Instant Noise Relief