Pack Like a Pro: My Fav Travel Essentials
We all have that one friend who shows up to the airport effortlessly chic, fully hydrated, reading a Kindle, and somehow not sweating profusely in the security line. Want to be that person? You’re in luck.
I’m spilling my carry-on and rounding up my go-to travel essentials that keep me (and my clients) organized, comfy, and two steps ahead of the travel chaos.
🧳 The MVPs of My Travel Game
I travel with these items, no questions.
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Owala Water Bottle – Because airport hydration is a sport and this bottle has main character energy.
Kindle Paperwhite – Books without bulk. Poolside reads just got a glow-up.
Away-Style Luggage – Sleek, smooth-rolling, and built for travelers who don’t mess around.
Silk Sleep Mask – Because cabin lights and crying babies exist, and those amenity kit masks just don’t cut it.
Small portable sound machine - Sleep is non-negotiable when you’re sightseeing all day. This helps drown out any potential noise if you’re a light sleeper like me.
Universal Travel Adapter - A must-have for charging all the things abroad — laptop, phone, toothbrush, you name it.
Air Tag - I try not to check bags, but when I do, this gives me peace of mind (and a location update in baggage purgatory).
Passport Holder / Travel Document Organizer – Because your passport deserves a first-class experience too.
Packing cubes - My backpacking days in South America made me a die-hard cube convert. I use these to keep outfits sorted and suitcase chaos at bay.
Compression Socks - Unglamorous, and non-negotiable on anything over six hours. Your ankles will thank you.
Portable Battery Pack - For the days you’re navigating, translating, and photographing everything until your phone gives up at 4pm. These fly in your carry-on, never checked.
Packable Duffel - Folds down to nothing on the way out, comes home full of olive oil and ceramics. Ask me how I know.
Laundry Sheets - Two weeks of outfits out of one week of clothes. Sink laundry is the oldest trick in the book and it still works.
These aren’t just pretty products, they’re sanity-saving, suitcase-worthy staples I actually use.
💼 Want to travel like a pro?
Check out my full list of travel-tested picks right here on Amazon.
Whether you're heading to Italy, the Maldives, or a long-haul flight to visit the in-laws, these are the small upgrades that make a big difference.
And if you’d rather not think about any of it, that’s what I’m here for. I plan custom journeys for travelers who want the details handled. Let’s talk about where you’re headed next.
May your bags always be underweight (but emotionally fulfilled).
