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Things I’m Glad I Brought to Study Abroad
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The travel essentials, packing products, and Europe walking must-haves I actually used while studying abroad ✈️
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Airport + Flight Essentials
 
Packing Essentials
 
Europe Walking Essentials
 
Things I’m Glad I Packed

Airport + Flight Essentials

Things that made long travel days and flights easy

 
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Loved having the expandable option for traveling
Away Large Flex Suitcase
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Perfect carry-on for weekend trips
Carry-On Flex
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Used this constantly for flights and weekend trips
Patagonia Carry On Bag
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Gave me peace of mind while traveling
Apple AirTag
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Noise canceling made flights SO much better
Apple AirPods Pro
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Used constantly while traveling
Portable Charger
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Kept all my travel documents together
Passport Holder
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I brought one everywhere
Water Bottle
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Great for the plane
Travel Magnetic Phone Stand
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Packing Essentials

Things that made packing and unpacking quick and easy

 
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Saved so much suitcase space
Reusable Compression Bags
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Made packing and unpacking way easier
Packing Cube Set with Compression
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Used this for every trip
Travel Medicine Case
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Small and easy to travel with
Mesh Laundry Bag
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Great for when you need a clear bag and organization
Travel Tolietry/Makeup Bags
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Perfect for travel-size skincare and makeup
Travel Container Set
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Perfect size, has a mirror
Travel Jewelry Case
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Europe Walking Essentials

Europe involves SO much walking so these helped a lot

 
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Perfect crossbody bag to keep things safe
Belt Bag
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Can walk all day in these
Comfortable Shoes
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Needed this more than I thought
Mini Umbrella
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Best for heel blisters
Blister Bandages - Waterproof
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Best for toe blisters
Hydrocolloid Bandages
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Need for hot days
Handheld Portable Fan
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Perfect for rainy travel days
Rain Jacket
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Things I’m Glad I Packed

Random things I ended up using constantly abroad

 
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void painful $100+ overage fees
Luggage Scale
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Absolutely needed in Europe
Worldwide Adapter Plug
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Travel size, great for clothes
Wrinkle Release Spray
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For just in case
Tide To Go Stain Remover Pen
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Better to have just in case
First Aid Kit
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So much easier than carrying detergent
Laundry Detergent Sheets
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Keeps clothes clean
Travel Size Lint Roller
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Way easier than bringing remover bottles
Nail Polish Remover Pads
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