Essentials
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A burst of vitamins and minerals can really help with your jetlag… 1 Above was a huge help when I hit the ground running in Vietnam in 2017 after 34 hours of travel. -
I don’t always travel with jewelry – I spent five months in Southeast Asia without one accessory. Sometimes, jewelry is essential to travel with, but I found jewelry hard to organize. This folding jewelry case has multiple compartments to keep jewelry separated and organized, which means far less necklaces getting tangled together (score!). -
With these stylish travel bottles you pass airport security with no issue. The bottles are available in different sizes and colors. -
Having a secure way to transport an expensive camera is pertinent. You’ve spent a lot of money investing in this new hobby, so its best to have a padded pack when traveling. Lowepro’s Transit backpack is great because of its organization abilities, soft padding, and discreet pocket. Its size is perfect for a photographer traveling with three lenses or less. -
Call me old school all you want, but I love to write down and plan things out in a journal. It just so happens, Moleskin makes a perfect travel ledger. -
I prefer using a dry case to a dry bag because I’ve had my belongings destroyed in an expensive dry bag. Essential items can fit in the Pelican case, and keep them dry while at the pool, or beach, or while boating. Don’t worry if your pelican case falls in the water – it floats so it’s easier to find. -
Although I find it near impossible to sleep while in transit, I still like to be comfortable. This Samsonite inflatable pillow is the best because it can be deflated into a small size and packed away anywhere. Having a pillow take up valuable space in my luggage is not OK. -
Traveling with very few valuable items? This small, but efficient, jewelry case is a great way to keep your treasured items safe and organized. -
I shouldn’t even need to explain. Just wait until you’ve been on a bus for 18 hours with no shower and the only rest rooms you’ve seen along the journey have had squat toilets. You will thank me later. -
Trust me, having cleansing wipes on hand is a must – for any traveler. I’ve touched some nasty shit, had some creepy things touch me, and been left without toilet paper countless times. It’s always a moment of panic when my supply of these universal wet wipes is running out. I like the Wet Ones brand because my skin is overly sensitive.
