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Travel Essentials I Never Leave Home Without

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I travel to a new city or country almost every other week – here's a list of my essentials as a twenty-something girl who has type-a anxiety with a type-b personality.
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Best Luggage and Bags

Best luggage and insert options to save money and keep things organized

 
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An investment for sure…but fits carry-on requirements for basically every budget airline and keeps my items secure and safe. Love the rotating wheels and saves me money as I don't have to check it.
Away Carry-On Luggage 22" Navy Blue TSA
 
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This backpack fits loads of items and still can slide under the airplane seat – making it a “personal item.” Great for weekend trips and saves you money on extra baggage and checking fees.
Taygeer Travel Backpack for Women, TSA Approved
 
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I get a little overwhelmed if all of my toiletries are in different parts of my suitcase and I have to dig through a bag to find everything – love the hanging design so I can clearly organize all of my belongings.
Narwey Large Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag - Black
 
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Best way to keep things organized – especially if you need to take anything out during security.
BAGAIL 8 Set Packing Cubes Travel Organizers
 
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Love styling myself with jewelry and this case is small enough to fit in my carryon and helps me keep my necklaces from getting all tangled.
MFXIP Small PU Leather Travel Jewelry Case

What's In My Bag

What I keep on-hand when I'm traveling to keep me sane, sanitized, and put together.

 
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One thing about me is that I will always have hand sanitizer. These ones actually smell good, moisturize your skin, and are eco-friendly because they are refillable!
Noshinku Refillable Hand Sanitizer 6-Pack
 
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If I've been out walking and sweating all day, and am still going out into the evening, I love using these for just a quick little refresh down there. Makes me feel more confident and just better.
Love Wellness pH Balancing Wipes for Women, Fragrance-Free, Aloe Vera, 3-Pack
 
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Feeling clean and fresh makes me feel way more confident to navigate a new city and meet new people. I like these travel sized wipes and just keep a few in my purse.
Dew Well Deodorant Wipes - Mint/Rose/Cucumber - 50 Count
 
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I burn before I tan…so skin-health is important to me. I like to keep a travel-size sunscreen on me if I'm hiking and need to reapply.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 70
 
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Tissues always! The number of times I've been in a bathroom without toilet paper and been able to use my pocket tissues…life-saver.
Kleenex 16 Pocket Packs (10 per pack), White, Box
 
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Lips always dry out on days when I'm flying, so I like being able to reapply throughout the day.
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lip Balm
 
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Collapsible water bottle that fits into my bag or can hang off the strap. Love not having to buy a bottle of water wherever I go and being more sustainable during my travels.
Collapsible 500ml Silicone Sports Water Bottle
 
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The worst feeling in the world is having something stuck in my teeth that I can't pick out. I make sure I have some dental floss picks in my bag so I'm not walking around all day with gristle or spinach in my teeth.
50 Count Individually Wrapped Dental Floss Picks
 
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I unfortunately get motion sick quite easily and these are life-savers! It helps calm down my stomach and gets me through windy car rides.
GIN GINS Original Ginger Chews - 1 lb Bag

Travel Tech

Tech essentials for well-prepared travelers

 
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Plug adapter for Europe with multiple charging options.
TESSAN 2 Pack US to Europe USB C Adapter
 
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Perfect for a day out or a plane ride without convenient charging stations.
10000mAh Portable Charger USB C Power Bank
 
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Tech travel organizer
FYY Travel Cable Organizer Pouch Waterproof
 
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Bluetooth transmitter. It's great for long-haul flights because I can still use my more comfortable bluetooth headphones while watching movies on the plane.
AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth Adapter for 2 Devices
 
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Portable travel steamer for clothes! I don't always pack for a nice event, but if I'm traveling for business or a wedding, I love having a steamer on-head for a wrinkle-free fit.
Jack & Rose Travel Steamer & Iron 2-in-1