I have been thinking about this post for awhile now and I'm ready to share my top travel must haves and packing hacks.
1)Packing cubes
I'm a total packing cube convert and now use them for every trip.
I devoted a whole post to them here -
10 Days in Europe in one Carry On.
2)Corded (noise cancelling) headphones
The noise cancelling kind are so nice for air travel when you're trying to watch a movie. You usually need headphones with a cord to tap into the plane's entertainment system too.
I always bring a set of corded headphones for using the plane's entertainment system (though the last time we traveled internationally, they gave out free sets). I love my AirPods for listening to/watching things on my phone.
3)Phone on Airplane mode
Download your favorite music and podcasts and listen to them in airplane mode.
4) Blanket Scarf
I use this for plane and car travel. It keeps me warm on chilly planes and keeps my travel outfit clean in case I spill my coffee. #always It's so much nicer than those airplane blankets!!
5)Foldable & reusable shopping bag
The one on the right comes with me everywhere I go. It's always in my purse. It also goes on vacation with me. A lot of places have either eliminated or cut down on disposable plastic bag use.
I'm always happy to have my own bag for shopping. In a pinch it's been my camera bag in the rain too. I throw it in the wash and air dry it every few months.
6) Gel insoles for my shoes
Traveling means LOTS of walking and I want my feet to be as comfy as possible.
7)Sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
I am a certified "germ phobe" so I always have hand sanitizer with me. I use the wipes for airplane trays, arm rests and restaurant tables. Nobody wants to get sick on a trip!
8)Eye mask & ear plugs
I use these on the plane and in hotels and airbnbs.
9)Cotton pads in makeup compacts
To keep my makeup from crumbling in travel, I cut cotton pads to fit inside the compacts.
Make sure the compact can close securely. It works like a charm!
10) Plastic wrap on bottles
To give liquids a little more spill resistance, cut a small piece of plastic wrap to cover the opening of the bottle before putting on the lid.
11)Passport/Itinerary
Make a copy of your passport and keep it in a different place than where you keep your passport. Taking a photo on your phone works too but I still like having a hard copy (you can also leave a hard copy at home). Screenshot your itinerary and keep it as the lock photo on your phone.
What are your best travel hacks?
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