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Traveling Must-Haves for a Great Trip!

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Debbie Parsons

Hubby and I like to travel as he grew up traveling all over the world 🌎. I grew up with a road tripping family and didn't fly until I was 18 years old. Through the years we've used some things on trips that were terrible and replaced or added thing...

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Air Travel in a Plane for Long Hours Warrants Comforts

Land Travel is a Must to See U.S. Places and History

Air Travel in a Plane for Long Hours Warrants Comforts

Bigger is better. For many, many years we used our hard Samsonite Suitcases, but they were heavy empty, which doesn't help the weight limit. This year for our 3rd trip to Ghana West Africa, we decided to upgrade when one of our old suitcase handles b...

Sticking with Samsonite we bought these from Kohl's online. I got mine in 28" purple and hubby got 28" blue. They are nice looking. These suitcases were wonderful in every way from Indiana to Ghana West Africa and back aftera 2 week trip. Easy to na...

Samsonite Ziplite 6 Hardside Spinner Luggage

This neck pillow saved my neck on a long 10 hour flight to West Africa and back. It kept my head propped up and didn't make me sweat. I could hang it on the outside of my carry on too for in the airports. I recommend this neck pillow for anyone trave...

SKYTRAX COMF® Premium Ergonomic Memory Foam ...

Ghana West Africa in June and July is hot and humid 247 and no place to escape it. Carrying these wipes came in handy for our 2 week trip there recently. Sweat literally ran down my face, neck, arms, and legs. Every few hours I'd wipe myself down wit...

60 XL Shower Wipes - No Rinse Body Wipes

Recently traveling to hot humid Ghana West Africa we used these in our water bottles multiple times a day. Great tasting and we knew our bodies were getting rejuvenated with important electrolytes our body sweat reached out. There were a must-have in...

Electrolyte Powder - KEY NUTRIENTS

This luggage strap is strong and keeps piece of mind when my suitcase is traveling in multiple airplanes for a 2 week trip 5000 miles away. I never had to worry about it bursting open. Great product.

Slohif TSA Lock Luggage Straps Travel Belt

Recently I traveled to West Africa with my hubby for 2 weeks and taking our metal water bottles was imperative. What I also included was this necessary water bottle holder. I took it everywhere. It kept my water cool, I used the shoulder strap when...

NATURE PIONEOR: 64 oz Water Bottle Holder

I used this clip-on fan many days in hot, humid West Africa. It kept my face and neck cooler and dryer. It was easy to clip on to my shirts and the 3 speeds were at my fingertips. I will say I wished the charge lasted longer out there, but it is wh...

Portable Silent Mini Bladeless Clip-On Fan

This small travel-sized hair brush was perfect to take in my carry-on suitcase when I recently traveled to West Africa. This brush is nicely made. I love how this brush rejuvenates my scalp when I use it! It was perfect for my trip.

Scalp Renewal Brush in Terracotta | KITSCH

We took a trip to West Africa recently and I knew one of our 4 flights was 10 hours in the air so I bought this to keep my backside from being sore on the hard airplane seat. This did not disappoint. I was very comfortable the whole 2 days of trave...

Tired Bum? Inflatable Air Cell Seat Cushion

Knowing I would be on a 10 hour flight to Africa I ordered this inflatable foot rest to give my legs options to prevent swelling. This really helped my legs and I am glad I bought it.

Inflatable Travel Foot Rest Pillow - Adjustable

I had a bad cold when traveling in the Winter. This portable cool mist Humidifier kept me from feeling dried out at night in a hotel. I wasn't so stuffed up in the morning. It's nice to take comforts when traveling while sick.

GENIANI Portable Cool Mist Humidifier

We took this with us recently on our 2 week trip to Africa and it was great. Noises in Africa at night are not the same at all as in the States. This machine blocked out the noises so we could get better sleep. I wouldn't travel without it.

Sound Machine Easysleep White Noise with 25 Sounds

I like my own stuff because I don't think things are cleaned as good as they were during Covid when we flew. I took my own travel blanket for the airplane. This one serves it's purpose and it is soft and comfy. Highly recommend!

BEDELITE Travel Blanket with Bag, Jacquard Fleece

When I travel I take along this wonderful fanny pack purse. I love having my hands free to do sight seeing. Mine is black with gold zippers. I absolutely love the compartments, the stylish look of it, and the comfort of wearing it.

Entchin Polyester Fanny Pack for Women and Men, 4 ...

These luggage tags helped us track our luggage from Indiana to Ghana West Africa. Loaded an app from my Playstore and I could see where they were. Never worry about where luggage is again.

Android Air Tracker 4 Pack, Bluetooth ...

United Airlines knows how to treat their passengers right. We spent long hours on 4 flights both ways recently with them and we were treated very well. Food and snacks were great. Movies were fun. Sleeping was quiet, darkened and easy. Check them ou...

United Airlines - Airline Tickets, Travel Deals and Flights

Keep the kids or grandkids occupied with this random trip activity book. Ages 8-12 is who it's for. They will have great fun on the road.

Road Trip Activity Book For Kids

We recently went to West Africa for 2 weeks. I brought this misting fan and it relieved me from the very hot humid climate. No air conditioning where we mostly went so this was a life saver. It was easy to refill with water too from my water bottles.

HandFan 5000mAh Portable Turbo Misting Fan

Land Travel is a Must to See U.S. Places and History

Road Trips Across America are Fun When Well Planned!

When traveling with young ones you have to keep them engaged and entertained and it's not always easy. These organizers fit over the back of the front seats so kids can easily reach and get snacks, watch movies on a tablet, use a Tissue, grab a toy,...

Road Trip Organizer