Travel must haves

Travelling doesn’t have to be hard work. Often we stress about packing the right things - have we packed too much? Too little? Is my bag the right size for the plane? I myself am usually someone who packs a week before, then the night before unpacks, checks and repacks everything. These stresses can all be eased by having the right travel equipment. I have found that a packing checklist really helps me to not only ensure I have everything, but also takes the stress of remembering whether or not I have already packed it. I just tick it off as I go - no more repacking. Have travelled internationally many times now, I have a routine know where my passport is kept at all times, which toiletries I can and can’t have, where I’m going and any international adaptions I will need.

To help you with these if you aren’t sure, here is a guide of some products I’d suggest to help make your trip easier.

Ensure that the bag you own meets airline standards, so you know that you’ll never be stuck rearranging bags at the airport.

This approved cabin bag is great for those UK and European flights - approved by many airlines. It can hold all the essentials and more. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3KPHYkz

To accompany your bag, why not purchase a pre-written packing list?

Take the hassle out of planning your requirements - just select the type of trip and have your list ready there for you. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3YsITKO 

Keep your passport and essentials safe, but to hand with a RFID wallet. Everything you need with you, but with the reassurance your data is protected.

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And to keep tabs of your travels, to protect memories, track on the map and note down your experiences, I highly recommend a travel journal.

I visited China for two weeks as a teenager (my first trip without my parents) and I am so thankful that I kept such a detailed journal. It includes tickets of places I went, detailed recounts of the day, and things I don’t actually remember! So much of that trip would have been forgotten without the journal. So with that check out this travel journal to ensure you remember all your experiences: https://amzn.to/48FwTMc

Plus some key essentials that should be in every travel bag:

A Mini first aid kit

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An airline Toiletry kit

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and a Travel adaptor to ensure you can keep your devices charged no matter what country you’re in.

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These are my recommendations for your trip. If you have any more items that you think are essential, do let me know as I’d love to hear how your travel is eased!

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Until next time

CJNorman