15+ Travel Essentials

Here’s a compiled list of all the things I didn’t know I needed, until I didn’t have them.


1. Really, really, comfortable walking shoes. Here are my two favorites. One is a little dressier than the other.

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Photo from allbirds.com

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Cole Haan

ZERØGRAND

Wingtip Oxfords

Photo from colehaan.com

2. A mini steamer, because I learned most Euro rooms do not come equipped
with an iron & also because I hate wrinkly clothes.

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Photo from amazon.com

3. Travel packing cubes. I use these exact ones from Amazon every time we. travel. They help me save space and stay organized - double win.

Photo from amazon.com

4. SD card adapter so you can get all those amazing pics on your phone ASAP.
My Canon has wifi, but sometimes it doesn’t connect, this is more reliable.

Photo from amazon.com

5. A European travel plug adaptor. Don’t forget one of these, trust me. I’ve
blown a fuse or two using the ones they give you at the hotel.

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Photo from amazon.com

6. The convertible daypack my husband swears by.

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Photo from amazon.com

7. A portable hammock to pop up wherever there are 2 trees and a pretty
sunset. It may sound silly, but this is our favorite for tropical trips.

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Photo from amazon.com

8. A really good book. Check out my Amazon Storefront for my latest picks!

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A Really Good Book

Photo from amazon.com

9. A reusable water bottle. We found that water costs more than wine overseas and having one of these handy can help you save some money. (and spend more of it on wine, duh lol)

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Photo from amazon.com

10. A rechargeable book light for reading/travel journaling on the plane &
train.

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Photo from amazon.com

11. A really cute travel planner.

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Photo from bando.com

12. A reusable toiletries kit, because ya know what’s worse than having to
throw away your $34 shampoo in the TSA line? Nothing.

13. A cute travel fanny pack. Here are some of my favorites:

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Photo from shopbop.com

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Photo from rebeccaminkoff.com

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Photo from cosstores.com

14. All-in-one cosmetics case. Here are some of my faves:

Photo from revolve.com

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Photo from amazon.com

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Photo from amazon.com

15. Last but not least and worth the splurge, noise cancelling headphones for
those long & noisy flights.

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

Photo from amazon.com


These & more can be found either on my Amazon Storefront under “Travel Essentials” or on my LIKEtoKNOW.it page.

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