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Travel Essentials for International Travel
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items As a full time travel creator and frequent international traveler here are my top recommendations for what and how to pack effectively for any trip!
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Packing Gear
Packing Tips
Travel Essentials
Packing Gear
Here's everything I use to schlep my stuff in around the world, plus a few items on my wish list
This is my go-to travel backpack, and it feels like a total cheat code. It opens like a suitcase and I can fit SO much in here. I've carried it on budget airlines like Spirit and RyanAir without being stopped, yet it fits a TON. Gold.
BEST Carry-on only backpack
The first time I tried packing cubes was a fail, but these WIN. It's key to get the ‘compression’ packing cubes. You'll be able to fit so much stuff in, it's amazing. I have these in the lavender color.
Compression Packing Cubes
I've had mine since 2020 and have taken it to: Costa Rica, Mexico, Japan and all over Europe. It's still going strong. I'm able to fit a lot and although it's a bit on the bigger side I'm rarely asked to check it at the gate. Affordable and durable
Carry On Luggage - My go-to softside
I find the Beis bags to be so chic, they're on my wish list!
BÉIS = my dream luggage
I'm not a big fan of hardside luggage but as a travel professional these are still on my list to try. In the meantime, I have friends who use and love Away.
Away Luggage: Friend-approved
Not only great for travel days, but also for locking valuables up for the day while you're out exploring to deter theft.
Luggage Locks : Travel Accessories
You'll never catch me traveling internationally without this
Travelon Anti-Theft Purse
Packing Tips
This is how I'm able to pack light yet super comprehensively. My top packing tips and guides both from my own blog and from the web at large
No, you don't have to buy a whole new wardrobe for every trip. Here's my guide to shopping your own closet
Build Your Travel Capsule Wardrobe Using What’s in Your Closet
Seasonal inspiration for building your spring travel capsule wardrobe
Spring Travel Capsule Wardrobe: How-to Guide and Inspiration -
Packing carry-on only in winter can be tricky, since cold-weather clothes are bulkier. Here's how to keep things light
Minimalist Winter Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Carry-On Only
A guid to organized packing by the experts over at Good Housekeeping
14 Travel Packing Tips Frequent Flyers Know - Good Housekeeping
If you're more visual, here's a video guide to packing well
How To: Pack Like a Pro
Travel Essentials
Here are some travel essentials for international travel I never fly without!
I've got all my friends using this and I use it every time I travel. It's for anyone who travels, and you can buy travel insurance for your specific travel dates and locations. I've learned that it's better to pay a little up front for peace of mind,...
SafetyWing - Travel Insurance
I've used Airalo in Japan, France, Italy, Colombia and Guatemala so far. Full review is on my blog if you want details, but to sum it up: this is the eSIM I use and recommend
Airalo: Buy eSIMs for international travel
Make sure you get at least a couple travel adapters compatible for the country you're visiting. Check this carefully before you go. Also, make sure your appliances are dual voltage!
Travel Adapter
This is hands-down my most used travel essential
INIU Portable Phone Chargers | Power Bank Usb C
Must-have for listening to podcasts or music on long travel days. I prefer these because they are more secure, and super packable
Bluetooth Headset - Otiumobile Direct
This or any Kindle or e-reader if you want to read on the go
Kindle Cloud Reader
I always tuck one of these into my suitcase. You can use it for day trips or even grocery runs at your destination. Must-have!
Drawstring Backpack
You can find more of my recommendations in this post I wrote, where I detailed my top 50 travel essentials for international travel
50 Must Have Travel Essentials for International Travel