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My Tried and Trusted Travel Gear

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This list is all my tried and trusted travel gear. They are things I use every time I travel. There's everything from great underseat cases for Easyjet to 4m long charging leads. I've also included ginger sweets and tablets that I use to help manage ...
 
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I love this case - it is perfect for up to 6 nights away and it's free on Easyjet!
Underseat Case for Easyjet - Lots of Space
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I've had my Tripp flight bag for more than 20 years - it's fab for keeping everything I need handy during longer flights as it fits under the seat
My Favourite Flight Bag - To Keep Everything Handy
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These packing cubes help me keep clothes organised when travelling - no knickers falling out of my case! Plus they give me more space in my luggage too
Compression Packing Cubes - More Space!
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The best way to keep all your toiletries organised, saves loads of time and stops your toothbrush getting covered in cleaning chemicals
Hanging Wash Bag
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My phone can be handy no matter where the power socket is located!
5m Long Travel USB Charger Cable
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Ideal when flying and also when hotel bedside lights are rubbish!
Reading book light
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These fit over the ear rather than in the ear. Recommended to me by a guest who wore them for shooting and I used them ever since!
7 Pairs of Silicone Ear Plugs
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I love these for travelling and the gym - sound is good too
Inexpensive earbuds which are ideal for travelling
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I have these when travelling just in case
Wired headphones as a backup when travelling
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This is a handy way to keep all your travel documents organised and easy to find when you need them
Travel Document Holder
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Helps me prevent travel sickness by not overheating
Rechargeable handheld fan
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This has plug socket adapters for the world
4 Port Charger Plug for multi charging of devices
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I love these - not too gingery that they actually make you sick but with enough ginger to help keep mild travel or motion sickness at bay
Warming Ginger Sweets for Travel Sickness
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If I am going to be travelling on a boat or ship then I take these in advance. They prevent my travel sickness with no side effects
Ginger Tablets - Made in the UK
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I take these if I am travelling somewhere where I think food hygiene standards might be a bit lower - they have helped me avoid tummy troubles in the past, when group members have suffered
Travel Probiotics
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This has helped me find places to eat, supermarkets, cashpoints and cinemas amongst other things when travelling. Very handy
AroundMe - Travel App (It's Free)
 
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This helps me get to sleep most nights. There's so many travel stories to enjoy - I love drifting off hearing about places I have visited or plan to visit
Calm Sleep App
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I love this eye mask. It helps me sleep when there is loads of light pollution, and it's great for naps too
Cotton Eye Mask with adjustable nose section
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I love the flexibility of this membership - I don't always have time to use a lounge but if I want to I can with this. Plus there is often a choice of lounges and it is cheaper than a meal at the airport!
My Priority Pass Airport Lounge Membership
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