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Travel Essentials I Absolutely Cannot Fly Without
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items A list of must haves to make traveling the world that much easier - coming from experience because I WISH I had these when I first started traveling!! Now you guys don't need to struggle as much as I did!!
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Luggage & Airplane Necessities
Bags
Electronics
Shoes
Outerwear
For The Girlies
Luggage & Airplane Necessities
When I tell y'all foot hammocks are LIFE CHANGING!! Where has this been all my life?!!? I will NEVER fly without it again! (paid link)
BASIC CONCEPTS Adjustable Memory Foam Footrest
I used to spend so much time scrambling to take all my travel sized liquids out and put them in the TINY ziploc baggie provided by the airport, and oftentimes I would end up tossing many things. After I switched over to a clear toiletry bag, which fi...
Clear Toiletry Bag, 3 Pack TSA Approved Toiletry Bag Quart Size Bag, Travel Makeup Cosmetic Bag for Women Men, Carry on Airport Airline Compliant Bag
These compression packing cubes have changed my life for real 😂 SUCH a space saver! I can pack so much more now!
BAGSMART Compression Packing Cubes for Travel Luggage, 6 Pcs Expandable Packing Organizers Foldable Lightweight Suitcase Storage Bags for Travel Accessories, Women Men, Baby Pink
I travel quite a bit, and my recent habit has been bringing lysol wipes with me because I’m sure we all know how little planes and hotels/airbnbs are actually being cleaned!! This puts my mind at a little more ease knowing that I am using clean surfa...
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, On the Go Travel Size, Lemon Scent, 6 Pack Value Size
I don't know about you guys, but I can't stand not brushing my teeth after a meal on a long flight. With these disposable toothbrushes, you can brush and toss! No water needed either! A clean mouth and a breath freshener all in one!
Colgate Optic White Wisp Disposable Mini Toothbrush, Peppermint - Trial Size - 24ct
Travel in style with this sleek white carry on luggage! I've ditched all my other carry on luggages for this one because it's so cute, and I love how uniquely it opens up! (paid link)
Mixi 20'' Carry On Luggage with Laptop Pocket
Personally when I travel, I almost always look for an Airbnb with a washing and drying machine because that means I get to pack less and buy more souvenirs🤣 I used to pack tiny bottles of detergent with me, but after I found out LAUNDRY SHEETS were ...
ARM & HAMMER Power Sheets Laundry Detergent Sheets, Fresh Linen, 50 Count, up to 100 Loads
Having a handheld steamer is SO helpful. Maybe it's just me, but it bothers me so much when my clothes come out wrinkly from being cramped in my luggage!! Or maybe my clothes just wrinkle easily 😅. Make sure you always look presentable by having a s...
BEAUTURAL Portable Handheld Clothes Steamer
Bags
Another crossbody bag that I love! Super casual and goes with any outfit :) also very affordable! I use it when I don't travel as well because it's so easy to just throw on and walk out 🤣.
Round Mini Shoulder Bag | UNIQLO US
I NEVER travel without some sort of crossbody / belt bag. Lululemon's belt bag has been one of my go-to's for a while now! Super durable and gives me a peace of mind.
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L | Unisex Bags,Purses,Wallets - Lululemon
I HATE leaving my purse behind me or hanging on the side of my chair because theft is pretty common nowadays. When I saw these table hooks for bags on TikTok, I HAD to order one for myself! Now I can keep my bag right besides me or in front of me at ...
ROFLYER Clover Design Foldable Handbag Hanger
If you're very into water sports and don't want to leave your belongings behind, this is the perfect waterproof bag for you! It also comes in 3L size, but in my opinion the 1L is perfect already! It can fit all your valuables - phone, wallet, passpor...
SideKick Dry® 1L Gear Case
This is the 3L waterproof bag as I had mentioned before. This will fit a LOT of things if you like to carry a lot, or if you're also carrying your SO's things 🤣 this is the perfect size for two!
SideKick Dry® 3L Gear Case
Linking this for you guys so you don't have to go looking for it if you decide to buy the waterproof bag!! :)
Sideclick™ Strap
Electronics
I learned the hard way that I should keep a travel adaptor in my luggage at all times 😅 far too often I've arrived in other countries to find out that I had to buy a converter because I was unprepared. I think all the shops know this so oftentimes t...
Insignia™ - All-in-One Travel Adapter with 2 USB Ports
What's a trip without a handy dandy portable charger? INIU is my favorite brand because it's sleek and ADORABLE! Look at the light up paw print that tells you the battery left 🥺 it charges very well as well!!
INIU B41 Portable Charger, 15W High Speed Charging Slimmest 10,000mAh
For iPhone 14 series and older - this is another solid portable battery pack. After getting the magsafe Anker battery pack, I was skeptical because that one barely held half a charge. This little thing, however, can charge my phone SO well. I'm so su...
Anker Nano Power Bank (12W, Built-In Lightning Connector)
For iPhone 15 series and Androids - this is another solid portable battery pack. After getting the magsafe Anker battery pack, I was skeptical because that one barely held half a charge. This little thing, however, can charge my phone SO well. I'm so...
Anker Nano Power Bank (22.5W, Built-In USB-C Connector)
I always wonder why I didn't get a cable organizing bag sooner.. this makes my life SO much easier since I pack my portables, chargers, and wires in one bag! This also has different compartments for even better organization! I truly cannot go on with...
YXRIJDJ Black Travel Cable Organizer Bag Electronic Organizer Pouch Bag Electronic for Cable, Cord, Charger Accessories Double Layers Portable Carry Case
If you're anything like me and lose your things easily, these Apple AirTags are for you! I keep one in each luggage and my boyfriend uses them as well! It's so easy to track on the app, and I can travel with a peace of mind knowing that if I lose any...
Apple AirTag - 1 Pack, Item Tracker with Apple Find My
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Pair your Apple AirTags with these cute pastel airtag holders!! Super convenient and makes it harder to lose 😀 AND they're waterproof!!
GEEDIAR 4 Pack Air Tag Apple Airtag Holder Waterproof Airtags Keychain Case for Dog Collar Cat Kids
I was deciding between getting a Fujifilm camera and this DJI camera and I decided to go with the DJI. Absolutely NO regrets at all! The filming and picture quality of this tiny device is SO good, and transferring photos from device to phone is sooo ...
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo 3-Axis Stabilized 4K ...
I know electric toothbrushes can be pricey, but it's so worth the investment! Electric toothbrushes clean the teeth better than a manual toothbrush, and this Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush tells you if you're brushing too hard and always go...
Sonicare Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Sonic electric toothbrush with app HX9903/25 Sonic electric toothbrush with app
I simply CANNOT fly without my headphones or AirPods!! I NEED something noise cancelling because I liek to nap in peace 🤣 my BOSE headphones are one of my favorite and most necessary travel essentials to block out the loud airplane noises... and lou...
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - White
If I don't have my headphones with me, then I'll have my AirPods. I love both so much, and the AirPods do a LITTLE better at noise cancelling than the BOSE. However, BOSE is a little more comfortable for a long flight than the AirPods. Overall, I lov...
AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Case (USB‑C) ...
Shoes
I don’t often like Old Navy’s items, and these flip flops may be one of the only exceptions I’ll ever make. I’ve tried many pairs of flip flops and they all give me blisters or are super painful to walk on, but not these. Super cheap AND super comfor...
Flip-Flop Sandals (Partially Plant-Based)
If you're looking for an alternative to sneakers or sandals when you wear cute dresses on vacations, these slides are SO versatile! EXTREMELY comfortable AND casual, yet they complement dresses very well. I have three different colors already 🤣. You...
Restfeel Women's Slide | Women's Sandals - Lululemon
Outerwear
I'm currently in Iceland as I make this post, and buying this jacket the day before my trip was one of the best travel decisions I've ever made! It has been raining nonstop for the past 3 days here, along with temperatures in the 40s-50s, and this ja...
Ultra Light Down Jacket | UNIQLO US
I'm currently in Iceland and it has been raining nonstop for the past 3 days. I paired this jacket with my Uniqlo jacket underneath, as well as waterproof pants and boots. No umbrella. I have stayed completely DRY, even through HOURS of hiking in the...
Women’s Arcadia™ II Jacket
For The Girlies
I bought 7 bottles when I was in Japan, 5 to gift to my besties and 2 for myself. When I tell you I wish I kept them all, I'm not kidding LOL. Specifically the Pixie one - AMAZING!! I put it after blow drying my hair and when it's ALMOST dry, and my ...
&honey Pixie Moist Silky Hair Oil 3.0 100ml
I bought 2 boxes of these when I was in Olive Young in Korea, and I truly wish I had bought more. I’ve tried MANY pasties before, but none of them stick on as well as these!! They don’t lose the stick so easily either!! VERY reusable! I love them so ...
Re,move Skin Bra | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Since I've discovered this, I swore I would never travel without it again!! I literally have one at my own house and one at my boyfriends, and I bring one of them to travel with me!! This is basically dry shampoo in a compact little brush, and it is ...
m’Chel Haircare Day After™ Dry Shampoo Brush
These are a staple in my life!!! I always buy 10 packs at a time and bring them everywhere!! Some for home, some to go, and some in my luggage! I always pop my pimples too early so I use these immediately after to suck out the rest of the gunk 😔 the...
Master Patch Hydrocolloid Patches Set - COSRX | Ulta Beauty