I will continue to add to this list as and when I think of things but this is basically all my “essentials” when I'm packing! Some for fun, some for necessity.
I do not, will not, should not EVER go anywhere without my Kindle! Mine is the Kindle Signature Paperwhite and I highley recommend it!
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB
A Kindle without a cover is a broken and scratched Kindle - GET A COVER!!
All-new Kindle Paperwhite & Colorsoft
I have only started using packing cubes and they have made life so much easier! This set is from Amazon but there are loads of other options
Toifucos 8pcs Travel Packing Cubes Set
Definitely an investment - and only a “must have” if you like to document your travels - but he GoPro is AMAZING! I have the Hero 8 and they have only improved since then. Great for any water activities or anything that involves a lot of moving as it...
GoPro | Official Camera of Fun | Shop Now & Save
As much as I love my GoPro, there is no point denying that they are EXPENSIVE!! The GoPro official accessories are also crazy money - but Amazon do a lot of non branded versions that are compatible with GoPro and offer the same benefit. Check Amazon ...
GoPro Accessories
I love having music if I'm staying in a hotel or Airbnb for getting ready or just spending time in the accommodation - this little speaker is small but mighty! Not so loud that you'll get noise complaints… but loud enough that it's a little party!
JBL Go 4 | Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker
OK, not exactly a travel essential HOWEVER, we bought this in 2022 as we were going to be away a lot and I was nervous that the dog sitters would forget to come…. but this has been one of the best purchases of the past decade! Having the ability to c...
Ring Doorbell
The dreaded fear of “is my bag too heavy” is so real haha! This little scale is amazing - I also pack and take it with me incase I go shopping while I'm away!
Etekcity EL11 Digital Luggage Scale
Whatever the “bruise like a peach” equivalent is for blisters, that is me! I get blisters on my feet where no one else seems to get them, no matter what! Compeed is an absolute necessity on any trip.
Compeed.co.uk
Great bag for camera equipment if you will be travelling with anything substantial.
Neewer Water Resistant Camera Bag
Clothes steamer is so much easier than having to iron - you cannot convince me otherwise!
homeasy 1500W Handheld Clothes Steamer
Power bank is a life saver! Especially not since everything from your boarding pass to contactless payments are on your phone - making sure your battery doesn't die is so important
Power Bank
Thick thighs do save lives…but they also chafe if the temperature is even slightly above freezing - so we own it and we stay prepared!
Neyeau 2PCS Megababe Thigh Rescue Waterproof
If you are going somewhere humid/tropical and mosquitos could be a possibility - you need as much of this spray as you are willing to carry! Jungle Formula MAX is the best in my opinion but as long as the DEET percentage is high, any brand should be ...
Jungle Formula
I love being able to put earphones in during a flight and the beats earbuds has a noise cancelling feature - definitely don't need to go for this brand but something like this is good!
Wireless Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, and Phone Cases