as an fellow anxious girly (hi) who strangely thrives on chaos, solo travel really fuels me BUT ITS ALSO KIND OF SCARY. being alone means you have to be super prepared because no one else is going to have what you're missing, and when you're in a new...
these are some solo travel essentials that have literally saved me! IF YOU ONLY GET ONE THING LET IT BE THE LOCK. LET. IT. BE. THE. LOCK
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purse essentials
put these in your bag.
look i hate umbrellas-- they're annoying to carry, its extra weight i don't need and it also manifests rain WHICH I HATE. normally i'd just feel the rain on my skin but when my hair is just done and i have to run to a dinner?
this has saved me. It's light, its tiny and fits into small bags or even your pocket. you will need this (unfortunately)
Mini Travel Umbrella with UV Case
outside of all the other potential horrors of solo travel, my WORST fear is my carry-on not fitting in the stupid sizers and i have to stand up in front of EVERYONE and either complain about them shrinking the boxes OR pay $100. you can try and sneak...
She's sturdy, she's strong and she comes in a bunch of cute colours
MONOS Carry-On Lugguage
tower28 dupe. deal for maintaining skin health in varying climates. Big bottle you'll have to transfer it to be travel friendly but so good for the humid and hot countries where you're sweating up a storm and your skin starts to freak. This kills all...
Hypochlorous Acid Face & Skin Spray
I wear black a lot and black picks up EVERYTHING-- a little swipe of this and we're good to
Scotch-Brite Mini Travel Lint Roller, 30 Sheets
every once in a while i may not be sleeping in my own hotel bed and this is just good to have in my bag for overnight hang outs
Neutrogena Makeup Removing Cleansing Wipes, 20ct
would this be my first choice in terms of fashion? no. would i rather have a bag that ruins my outfits rather than lose all my money and my passport and remain stuck in a country where i can't speak the language? yes..and if you answered any differen...
Pacsafe GO Anti-Theft Sling Pack - Unisex | MEC
personal care
I'm cursed. I've never not gotten period on vacation and the fear of getting your period on a 12 hour flight...you don't need that. these are comfy, cute, and genuinely leak-proof. travel period game-changer, and you will be surprised how hard it is ...
Leakproof Cotton Bikini - Knix Canada
look carrying all your jewelry in a ziplock bag can only take you so far.
Travel Jewelry Case Mini Organizer Pink
a must-have for solo travelers seeking added security in hotels or hostels. if you get one thing from this list. LET IT BE THIS. I'm a very paranoid person and having this on my door lets me sleep so comfortably.
Portable Door Lock for Travel Safety & Privacy
you're likely going to have a bunch of linen pieces and no iron. get it
Downy Wrinkle Release Spray, Light Fresh, 90ml
I'm a certified hairy girl-- it grows back instantly so this is handy to have when I'm in mini skirts and shorts everyday
Schick Intuition Go Travel Razor for Women
earplugs-- these look like earrings but you can also find basic ones. block out snoring, street noise, or the sound of your own thoughts. sleep better. cry less (hopefully)
I'm an avid airpods girlie but i HAD to get these. LOOK AT THEM
HUAWEI FreeClip Open-Ear AI Call Purple
essential for keeping your devices charged during long travel days. the last thing you need is to be aimlessly wandering around trying to find home in a foreign country with a dead phone. This charges my phone 4 times to full battery!
Anker 20,000mAh Portable Charger, 2-Port, 15W
forgetting your own headphones is one but having to wear the airline provided ones is tragic. this lets you just use your own wireless airpods OR THE NEW CUTE HUAWEI ONES.