My All Time Favorite Travel Items
Being an avid traveler turned travel planner, I find I’m constantly asked about my favorite travel gear, tech, and more, so I decided to compile all of my favorites here to share with you. I’m constantly updating this page with my best recommendations — simply click the images below to learn more and grab my faves for yourself!
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TRAVEL CREDIT CARDS
Here are some of my favorite credit cards that offer wonderful travel rewards and benefits. My go-to card is the Chase Sapphire Preferred (which has just a small annual fee in comparison to the Chase Reserve card) and, with it, I’ve used points to cover my last three international flights! A few other solid cards are Capital One Venture and Southwest Rapid Rewards.
TRAVEL GEAR
From luggage to packing cubes, here are a few of my favorite items that almost always accompany me when I travel:
Away Bigger Carry-On — Truly best suitcase ever, plus it comes with an incredible warranty. It meets carry-on size requirements for all U.S. (and most European) airlines and fits so much, especially when also using packing cubes! You can click here to save $20 on your next suitcase or bag.
Pro Packing Cubes — I *swear* by packing cubes, not only for compressing clothing to ultimately fit way more in your bag, but also for keeping it all organized.
Brevite Backpack — This is my go-to backpack for longer trips. It fits a ton, has a luggage carry-through slot, and is perfect for use as a "personal item" on the plane!
Madewell Crossbody Purse — Truly my best crossbody bag purchase ever. I use this purse every day, whether I’m home or traveling, and the zip top helps ensure your belongings will stay safe when out and about.
Fjallraven Kanken Backpack — This is my everyday backpack, a.k.a the one I use when I head out to a coffee shop to get some work done, and it’s also perfectly suited for shorter trips!
Birdie Personal Safety Alarm — This is a great device to have with you all the time, but is especially clutch when solo traveling.
Some other gear I love to travel with include foldable hangers, a silk sleeping mask, and a cable lock.
TRAVEL TECH
Here are the tech items I always have with me when I travel, no matter where I’m headed or how long my trip is:
Fujifilm x100v Camera — This is my favorite camera of all time, and I love it for both travel and everyday photos. It’s pricey but totally worth it!
Apple AirPods — I almost always have my AirPods with me, and especially love them while wandering around new cities.
Bose Noise Canceling Headphones — Worth the space they take in your bag, especially to block out noise on planes and trains.
Kindle Paperwhite — No better way to carry around hundreds of books without taking up any precious space in your bag.
Sony ZV-1 Camera —This is a great camera for both vlogging and snapping nice, high-quality photos while you travel.
A few more tech items I often travel with include a portable charger, a camera/phone tripod, and international plug adapters.
SEARCH ENGINES, APPS, & MORE
Here are the rest of my favorite travel-related things, from phone apps to travel insurance and everything in between!
Flight searching and deal alerts: Google Flights / Going / FareDrop
Accommodation Searches: Airbnb / HostelWorld
Transit options and directions: Google Maps / Rome2Rio
Phone apps: Google Translate / Currency / Out of Office
Preferred travel insurance: World Nomads
If you’re ready to start dreaming about or planning your next trip, let’s work together! I currently offer travel consultation calls as well as personalized travel planning, and I’d love to support you in your travels!
