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17 Countries Later: The Travel Essentials You Actually Need 🎒
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Katrina Honer
Travel teaches you what really matters and what you’ll regret hauling through airports. After exploring 17 countries, I've narrowed down the items that always deliver.
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Stay Fresh, Stay Clean
 
High-tech, No Chaos
 
Functional Fashion

Stay Fresh, Stay Clean

Essentials to help you survive your 12-hour layover or the hositle you really didn't have a choice but to stay at 🧼

 
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You will not believe how places do not have toilet seat covers. Individually wrapped, these are compact and can be packed easily in any bag, cross body, or tucked on your pocket
30 Pack Large Waterproof Disposable Toilet Seat Covers
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I can only use Dove when I shower. This packet is waterproof and helps extend the life of your soap bar while traveling without spillage.
Matador Waterproof Soap Bar Case - Quick Dry
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Once you unfold them, they are HUGE! Makes me feel squeaky clean
MightyGood Wipe That Tush Flushable Wipes 30ct
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When you need to do laundry in a sink or bathtub, these are your go-to.
WorldFront Naturals Eco Laundry Sheets 32 Washes
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I'm old so…
Mini Cordless Water Flosser Oral Irrigator
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For all the times you need to dry your clothes when you lack a place to hang them
3M Reflective Camping Clothesline Black
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High-tech, No Chaos

Trust me, there's a tech tool for that. 🔋

 
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I'm an overpacker so this saves me from not getting billed for going over the weight limit.
travel inspira Digital Hanging Luggage Scale
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3 options for multiple countries! Also, there are multiple USB ports for easy charging on the go
TESSAN Travel Adapter with 4 USB Ports
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Beat the heat with a portable fan that includes a flashlight
JISULIFE 3IN1 USB Mini Fan w/ Power Bank
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I am the bestie who always has at least two portable batteries on me. If you purchase this, THIS will be the only one you need AND it charges super fast.
Anker Zolo 10,000mAh 30W Power Bank
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Functional Fashion

Where fashion means functional for any kind of trip 👒

 
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I get really weird about my dogs touching sand, boardwalk, and being in open water without coverings
Vsufim Quick-Dry Water Sports Aqua Socks
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The adjustable velcro make its easy to wrap the hat around my head espeically when I have braids in
FURTALK Women's Wide Brim Straw Sun Hat
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The most comfortable and spacious backpack I have ever owned
LIGHT FLIGHT 15.6" Laptop Backpack USB
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