These are my go-to travel items that have made travel a little easier for me. I like things to be organized, and I try to make my travel as comfortable as possible. I enjoy traveling, but the journey there and back can be stressful.

My compressed pack holds 3 pairs of underwear, socks, 1 yoga pants, and 2 T-shirts. If, for any reason, my luggage is lost, I have clean undies and socks. If my flight is rescheduled, I can manage for a few days until I can get my luggage. You never know what can happen, and if your luggage is already gone. You will thank me later.


My backpack carries my toiletries, pillow, eye mask, headphones, chargers, and medicine. It also holds a compressed pack with 3 pairs of underwear, socks, 1 yoga pants, and 2 t-shirts. If, for any reason, my luggage is lost, I have clean undies and socks. If my flight is rescheduled, I can manage for a few days until I can get my luggage. You never know what can happen, and if your luggage is already gone. You will thank me later.

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