The One Little Thing You Can’t Travel Without
I’ve gone through and asked several traveling females about the one little thing they just can’t travel without. There are some great items in these mini-interviews, all of which are listed below.
If you are a traveling female and want to share your one little thing, drop me a line!
- Personal air purifier by Billie Frank: To give you fresh air on flights.
- Circle scarf by Sarah Clarke: A versatile accessory.
- Sunscreen Stick by Lottie Mortimer: To protect against the harsh sunshine in many countries, especially Australia.
- Electronic Luggage Scale by Melissa Hogan: To weight those bags and make sure they aren’t over airline restrictions.
- Aveeno Eczema Care Cream by Julie Robertson: To care for dry, chapped skin.
- Buff Headwear by Bobbi Lee Hitchon: A convertible headband, hat, ear warmer.
- Acupressure Wristbands by Lucy Dodsworth: To keep your tummy calm.
- Water Bottles by Rebecca Several: To stay hydrated without hurting the environment.
- Eagle Creek Undercover Belt by Michele Herrmann: To keep your money, passport, and cards safe!
- Grid-It Organizer by Kristin Luna: To keep all those loose ends tied up.
- My Brown Pencil by Genevieve Atkinson: To make you look pretty in a snap!
- Earplugs by Jade Johnston: To sleep better when you travel.
- Journal for Thoughts by Diana Edelman: A journal can be helpful for venting and sharing your thoughts.
- My Scarf by Beverley Reinemann: the perfect accessory to spruce up any outfit.
- A Little Black Dress by Andi Perullo: Andi shares how she always look fab on the road.
- The Original Chico Bag by Christine Amorose: It’s light, durable and packs up small.
- The Silk Sleep Sack by Lauren McLeod: It keeps you safe from suspicious hostel beds.
- Bandana by Erica Kuschel: This multipurpose item is also fashionable.
- Travel Journal & Life Organizer by Ayngelina Brogan: You’ll never forget things with a life organizer.
- Pocket-sized Notebooks by Caroline Eubanks: They’re great for taking notes and writing posts.
- Gravol (Motion Sickness & Relaxant Pills) by Candice Walsh: For the person that has no shame.
- Diva Cup to the Rescue by Dina Koudys: Best female travel product out there.
- D-SLR Camera Bag & Purse in One by Heather Rudd: So cute and useful!
This is a great list so far, but wouldn’t it be better if your one little thing was here as well? I thought so, too! Drop me a line.
A good chapstick and earplugs
A sarong. I purchased several over the years in the caribbean on various islands I’ve visited. They pack super light, and can be used as multipurpose items for example:
– to sit on at beach sand
- (if ground dry) trailside rest stop or picnic
- coverup for sun
- as skirt over bathingsuit – length depends on preference
- under sleepingbag at hostels
- as light blanket
- cover tent floor
- turn into a bag to carry stuff
- a friend of mine wore one as makeshift dress (i havent figured that out yet)
- cover valuables in rental car
- fold up as travel pillow
- roll up as back support
- for quick privacy outdoors to change clothes etc
- wall hanging to brighten up ugly room
- over window to cover light & sleep in (if curtain inadequate or nonexistent)
- mosquito shield
- to dry off feet after rinsing sand
- cover ugly furniture (at home) or dirty untrusted furniture in travel
The list goes on….
Tips for sarong multiuse:
1) Just test first to make sure color wont run if using where may get wet. Some of mine run bold color like crazy regardless how often washed. Others don’t run much or at all.
2) Bring more than one on a trip since depending on type of use, they need washed. But they dry fast.
3) Get them cheap and get several. Mine all cost between $6 at Key West tourist trap, to $20 in St Maarten for original hand painted (or so I was told it was; don’t know but it had a big lizard on it so had to have it)
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