Travel Essentials

When I travel, what are my favorite and most used items? What gear do I usually bring? Do I have a favorite suitcase? Read on to learn!

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Travel Insurance– This is honestly the NUMBER ONE, most important safety thing you can have. I know so many people who travel without it, and it’s a risky mistake. Policies can be as cheap as $60, and they cover so much.
Neck Pouch for Phone– Helps prevent your phone being pickpocketed or grabbed when you set it down
She’s Birdie: Personal Safety Alarm– Has a siren and strobe light you can activate
Mini Combination Padlock– Perfect to put on a backpack or purse to avoid pickpocketing
Undercover Travel “Bra Pouch”– Attach this to the middle of your bra for a safe place to keep money or credit cards
Scarf with hidden pockets– Another idea for keeping valuables safe while exploring
Apple Air Tags– A great item to put in your checked bags or purse to track their location
Travel Door Alarm– Portable alarm to alert you if the door opens. Especially good for solo travelers!

Delsey Clavel Spinner – This is my favorite carry on suitcase, and I’ve tested out a few!
Passport Covers + Luggage Tags – Keep your documents organized and safe
Reusable Toiletry Bottles– Handy for things like shampoo, face-wash, etc. 
Toiletry Bottle Covers– They prevent leaking, and they look so cute!
Expanding Laundry Bag– Keeps your dirty clothes organized and separated
2-in-1 Contact & Glasses Case- This is honestly so handy to keep in your purse!
Compression Mesh Packing Cubes– My personal favorites

Universal Travel Adapter– This is one of the highest rated on Amazon, and has all you could need for international travel
Portable Charger – Perfect to keep in your purse to prevent your phone from dying while you’re out
DJI Osmo 3 Gimbal– Helps prevent shaky video and stabilizes your phone- this is the one I use!
Go Pro Hero– We admittedly don’t use this too often, but it has been great for underwater photography
Cables & Chargers Organizer Bag– This is so useful, keeps everything in one place too
Canon 5D Mark III Camera– A great beginner-friendly DSLR camera for high quality photos
DJI Air 2 Drone– This is definitely a splurge, but I love all the images we’ve been able to get