I travel often — sometimes for fun, sometimes for work — and over time I’ve built a go-to system that makes every trip smoother, lighter, and less stressful.
Here are the products, apps, and travel services I personally use and trust — whether you’r...
Whether you’re hiking or in a country with questionable tap water, this bottle filters out bacteria and parasites. One of my smartest travel buys.
LifeStraw Go Series - Tritan Renew Water Bottle with Filter
My #1 platform for finding hotels — especially last-minute deals. Love the filters, map view, and flexible cancellation options.
List Your Apartment, Hotel, Holiday Home or B&B on Booking ...
Perfect for finding cool local tours, experiences, and hidden gems — especially if you’re somewhere new and want more than just sightseeing.
GetYourGuide: Book Things To Do, Attractions, and Tours
I love having books on the go without the weight. The screen is easy on the eyes and works even in direct sunlight. Battery lasts forever.
Kindle Paperwhite & Scribe e-readers
One in my suitcase, one in my backpack, one on my keys. If anything gets lost, I can find it in seconds. Essential peace of mind.
AirTag 4 pack - Apple
No More Cable Chaos
I used to throw chargers into random pouches… not anymore.
This keeps everything (chargers, SD cards, batteries) neat and secure in one spot.
Travel Electronic Organizer & Rolls-BAGSMART
Not Your Average Neck Pillow
This looks weird, but it works. It wraps around your neck like a scarf and actually supports your head.
Saved me on multiple red-eyes.
Trtl Travel Neck Pillow
The Perfect Weekender
Lightweight, water-resistant, fits a ton, and slides over your suitcase handle.
It’s my go-to for road trips, overnighters, or gym-to-flight moves.
Luka Duffel - CALPAK
Charge Everything. Twice.
Super powerful, fast charging, and can juice up a phone, tablet and earbuds in one go.
A must for airport layovers or long train rides.
Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K)
Pack More, Stress Less
These keep everything organized, save space, and make unpacking at your destination so much easier.
I use one for clothes, one for underwear, one for randoms.
Filtered Water Anywhere
Has a built-in UV-C light that cleans itself and the water inside.
I bring this to airports, hikes, and international trips where I don’t trust tap water.
LARQ | Self-cleaning Water Bottle | As Seen on Shark Tank
A Built-In Shelf System? Yes Please.
This suitcase has a collapsible shelving system inside that keeps your clothes perfectly folded and organized.
It’s also made from ocean-bound plastic — stylish and sustainable.
Carry-on Closet - Suitcase With Shelves - Luggage - Solgaard
Off-the-Grid Backup Power
It charges via sunlight and USB, has wireless charging, flashlight, and even a compass.
Perfect for hikes, camping, or just staying powered during travel delays.
BLAVOR 10000mAh Solar Power Bank Wireless
Clean Water, Anywhere
Perfect for camping, hiking, or traveling to places with questionable tap water.
It filters bacteria, parasites, and microplastics — no batteries needed.
LifeStraw - The original award-winning straw-filter
Beach Essential That’s Also a Blanket + Scarf
Lightweight, fast-drying, and rolls up super small.
Doubles as a picnic blanket, scarf, or airplane wrap. Looks amazing in travel photos too.
Beach Towels & Blankets- 10% Donated to Protect Oceans
Silence You Can Sleep In
Tiny wireless buds that play calming sleep sounds — blocks out hotel noise, plane hum, or snoring neighbors.
You’ll actually fall asleep anywhere.