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Do you love to travel? Let's prep you with all the supplies and information for your next journey!
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Packing for your trip

Planning to hop on a plane soon? Here are some recommendations to pack into your suitcase.

 
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I love these foldable travel hangers because sometimes wherever you are staying on vacation won't have hangers. And what then? You need to be able to hang your shirts, jackets, and pants up so you can travel without worrying about wrinkled clothing.
10/20 Pack Portable Folding Travel Hangers, Mixed Colors – Space-Saving Durable Plastic Clothes Hangers for Home, Retail Store & Travel Use 2026 - $9.
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If you bring bottles of any type while traveling - sunscreen, shampoo, lotion, sprays, makeup - these leakproof elastic sleeves are perfect for protecting your bottles from making a mess in your luggage.
Leak Locks: 4 Pack Toiletry Skins for Leak Proofing Travel Containers in Luggage. Protects Standard and Travel Sized Toiletries. Reusable Accessory for Travel Bag, Suitcase and Carry On Luggage.
 
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If you are big on keeping things organized, this cute hanging toiletry bag will keep your toiletries orderly - from your favorite makeup, shampoo, skincare, and more.
Bagsmart Space Saver Toiletry Bag
 
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These are my go-to packing cubes for clothes! They save so much space in your suitcase and are stylish, coming in several cute colors.
Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes
 
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These resistance bands don't take up too much space in your luggage, and will help you keep up with your fitness goals while traveling! Great for arm, back, ab, and leg workouts.
Pro-Tec Athletics Resistance Bands
 
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These looped resistance bands are perfect for for leg workouts and strength training in your hotel room or Airbnb.
Resistance Booty Bands Loop Set of 3 Exercise Workout Gym Fitness

Safety first while traveling

Yes, theft can happen when traveling. Or things go missing. Here are my recs for keeping your things safe, which I always have in my own luggage.

 
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I love this passport holder and luggage tag set from Etsy because they come in cute colors and they help you keep track of your luggage and passport easily!
Personalized Leather Passport Holder & Luggage Tag Set: RFID Travel Accessories,Wedding,Travel,Birthday
 
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It's so important to keep your belongings safe while on vacation. I like this particular Samsonite lock because it's great for doors, lockers, or even suitcases to keep your things secure.
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock | Accessories | Samsonite
 
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If you want to protect your most valuable belongings on your trip, this Eagle Creek money belt is a must-have. Perfect for cash, cards, wallets, passports, you'll be able to avoid pickpocketing easily.
Undercover RFID Money Belt

Stay connected on vacation

Having the right electronics for the road is essential so you can navigate and learn while on vacation!

 
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Here's a great VPN to protect your data and sensitive information while you are traveling abroad - please keep your digital files and online activity safe!
PureVPN: Secure, Reliable and Lightning-Fast VPN Service
 
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Say you are walking around on vacation and your phone dies! Take this Anker power bank along with you so you never have to worry about your phone hitting 0% battery.
Anker Nano Power Bank (22.5W, Built-In USB-C Connector)
 
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We all have phones, tablets, and computers we bring on vacation for booking tours and restaurant reservations, checking flight information, and more. Here's my Anker universal travel adapter so that you can keep everything charged on your trip!
Anker Nano Travel Adapter (5-in-1, 20W, 1-Pack)
 
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Say you need to work while on vacation, or are a digital nomad, and the Wifi signal in your room is weak. Plug in this extender - it will capture the signal and amplify it for you!
Dual-band WiFi Range Extender, 750Mbps, Wall-plug

Have a tour guide show you around

Sometimes planning your own travel itinerary can be overwhelming - I've definitely been there. Here are some great tour operators if you want to relax on the planning!

 
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I've used Greether, and am friends with the founder of the company. If you are a female solo traveler, Greether will pair you with a female tour guide in the city you are in! Greether is now operating in 100+ countries, so check them out wherever you...
Greether
 
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I've used GetYourGuide a few times, and they always have great tours wherever you go. Loved their Alhambra tour and Seville tour when I was in Spain!
GetYourGuide
 
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Freetour.com is a great platform to book tours with locals that are technically free, but you are free to tip them for showing you around a new city!
Free Walking Tours worldwide | FREETOUR.com

Have a comfy plane experience

Flying on a plane is super exciting! But flying is challenging on us physically.

 
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In need of sleep while you are flying, but don't want to deal with light from open windows or reading lights? I've used this mask for years, and it is so effective for getting needed rest - not to mention the silk is gentle on your eyes and face.
Lavender Scented Satin Weighted Eye Mask
 
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My go-to earplugs - if you desperate for sleep or peace and quiet on your flight, these earplugs will help you block out all unwanted noise.
Flents Quiet Time® Soft Comfort Ear Plugs (NRR 33) (10 Pair)
 
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These Sockwell compression socks will support your blood circulation on short and long flights alike. I wear them on flights and always feel more comfortable and energized - and don't crash post-flight anymore.
Women's Damask | Moderate Graduated Compression Socks