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Travel Essentials I Actually Use ✈️
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items I’ve been to 6 countries, 8 states, and 1 territory. Some of them multiple times. These are things I can’t function without on my trips.
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Affordable Flights
Luggage
What’s in My Suitcase
Personal Care
Camping
Affordable Flights
I use Going to get cheap international flights. Highly recommend to everyone. I have TikTok video pinned on how to use it. It only cost me $300 roundtrip to go to Spain from Chicago.
Best flight deals app ever. Only $50/year. It's saved me so much money, it’s completely worth it pays for itself. It’s how I travel so often on a budget. If you use my link you get 20% off.
Going™ | Flight Alerts, Mistake Fares & Cheap Tickets
Luggage
Best Luggage & Tote Recommendations to keep all your items secure
These are stylish and cute but also functional
Monos Carry-On Luggage
Some of the best suitcases on the market in my opinion. I love the laundry bag that comes with it. My husband has had his carry on since 2019 and it still looks great.
Away: Built for modern travel
Another stylish but sturdy option
Beis Luggage & Suitcases
Yall gotta have a bookbag that works as a personal item. This way when I only have a carry on & no checked bag I can fit way more stuff. Or if I have just a personal item & no carry on it works perfectly. I once fit clothes for a 7-day trip in a personal item.
Hanples Travel Backpack for Women Men Large Carry On
What’s in My Suitcase
Things I bring in my suitcase depending on my destination
This is a lifesaver on planes that don’t have Bluetooth connectivity built in. Just plug this in and you can connect your headphones or AirPods.
AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth Audio Adapter
Just like the soap sheets, these come in clutch! Even more often you’ll find places that have no paper towels left, or you may just need emergency toilet paper in the middle of a rainforest.
Summits Point 100 PCS Compressed Magic Towels
These have saved my life on so many occasions I always carry them in my purse. You never know when there will be no soap in the bathroom or when you’ll need to emergency wash your hands. All you need to do is add water. You only need 1-3 sheets at a ...
Paper Soap Sheets
These are the only gym shoes I’ve been able to wear all day and not feel my feet hurt at all whatsoever. I wore them when they were only two days old on a 14 mile walk, and my feet were the only part of my body that didn’t hurt. They’re perfect for t...
Clifton 10 Women's Running & Walking Shoes | HOKA®
This passport cover is beyond cute!
Hello Kitty Sanrio Passport Holder for Women
I’ll always have one of these, small enough to fit in my purse. I get overheated really easily and countries that have extremely hot climates. This is so nice also good for festival season.
Mini Handheld Fan
This was constantly going by my bed in Indonesia. In places with a tropical climate this will save you.
Rechargable Bug Zapper
These are great for the pool, the beach, or some underwater shots. They managed to keep my phone completely dry even in the Caribbean Sea.
Waterproof Phone Pouch
Packing cubes save much space in my suitcase and when I use my book bag as a personal item.
Pink Packing Cubes
Having a power bank with a higher capacity is key internationally. Being gone for a long period of time and lack of outlets to plug your phone in, this saves the day.
20000mAh Portable Charger with Built in Cables
I keep this on me at all times in the summer. I’m allergic to mosquito bites so this is key. It smells so much better than a deet version.
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Mosquito & Tick Spray
Hydroflask is the G.O.A.T. I recently switched to them and couldn't believe the stark difference. I get it now. They don't spill and they hold temperature well. Highly recommend for travel. A refillable water bottle is super handy and necessary.
21 oz Standard Mouth - Hydro Flask
I like these better than any other electrolyte drink because they don't taste salty to me. But they're really hard to find now I think they're getting rid of them.
Death Dust
These come in larger quantities for less so we tend to buy these in bulk
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Powder
I literally never forget this. I like this one for my hotel room so i can charge multiple devices at once.
European Travel Plug Adapter, Europe Power Adaptor
This one is more compact I use it in restaurants and while out and about. Fits in my purse.
Ceptics 3 in 1 European Travel Plug Adapter
I use these not only during plane rides but also for sleep in extra noisy cities! They come with a case but I keep them in my wallet. Super comfortable, you forget you're wearing them.
Loop Quiet 2 Ultra-Comfy Reusable Ear Plugs
Personal Care
Here are all the travel personal care items I use on my trips. Definitely can’t function without them.
I take this with me on every trip. It’s so affordable and gentle on my skin.
BYOMA Travel Size Jelly Cleanser
This keeps my skin under control in new environments. It’s the only moisturizer I use and it’s convenient that it’s already carry-on size
BYOMA Blemish Acne Control Moisturizer
I keep Eos on me! I’ve been using them for over a decade.
Eos Lip Care | All Hydrating Lip Balms & Treatments
I bring a bottle of this with me everywhere
Travel Size Oral Care | Oral Health On-the-Go - TheraBreath
This toothpaste is gentle on sensitive teeth, but also good for whitening. I actually use the full-size version every day but when I travel I have the miniature size. I that it’s 2.7 ounces which is more than the usual travel size toothpaste.
Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste for Sensitive ...
Most of my makeup is waterproof, so this comes in clutch while abroad. My skin is sensitive so sometimes I have to wash my face with bottled water in other countries & removing my makeup fully before washing my face helps me to conserve water.
Garnier SkinActive Travel Size Micellar Cleansing Water, For ... - CVS
Perfect travel scent pairs really well with others or alone. I try to only bring 1-2 scents while traveling.
Vanilla Bourbon Hair & Body Mist Mini - Mix:Bar
Vegan friendly! I start taking these about 2 weeks before I leave for a trip, while I'm on the trip, and after I come back. I try to take every precaution possible to not get sick.
Triple Action Immune Gummies - Goli
I go to a lot of tropical places these can be life savers. Also unplanned hiking and hills in Europe I sweat like crazy.
Surviveware Biodegradable Shower Wipes
Camping
Now I only go car camping or glamping so this gonna be a little different.
This is essential for camping. It’ll make your night sleeping in the car so much more comfortable.
Inflatable Car Travel Bed
Having a USB air pump can come in handy when you don’t have electricity. You can plug it into your car to blow up your inflatable bed or use it with no plug. It's rechargeable. It can also deflate which is convenient for vacuum bags.
Usb Air Pump - Amazon.com
When I’m camping, I definitely use deep woods off. I’m not trying to perish of Lyme disease.
OFF!® Deep Woods Mosquito Repellent