As a full-time traveler, I have learned a thing or two about what products are actually worth it. The products below are not sponsored - they are ones I have either personally used or have my eye on!
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Bags, Organizers, & Luggage
Beauty & Wellness
Travel Tech
Travel Books
Bags, Organizers, & Luggage
I have put this carry on through a LOT and it still holds up!
Away Carry-On Suitcase
A belt bag is a MUST for safety and practicality, plus it goes with virtually every outfit.
Everlane The Renew Transit Fanny Pack
Perfect to carry just the essentials.
Leatherology Slim Card Case
Well-made and holds more than you think.
Hue Toiletry Bag - CALPAK
Best packing cubes in the game.
Compression Packing Cubes - CALPAK
A great size and an even better organizer.
Dagne Dover Frankie Jewelry Case
Amazing value, incredibly durable - have used the large checked back all over the world.
Samsonite Freeform Large Spinner Suitcase
Love the look of these and they transform into a backpack!
Béis Expandable Pouch
OBSESSED with how cute this backpack is - on my list for this year!
Terra 26L Laptop Backpack Duffel - CALPAK
An unexpected travel must-have is a tote; this one is cute and packs easily.
Wayre Tripper Tote
I use this to carry important items like my passport, along with business cards and other keepsakes I gather along my travels.
Madewell Leather Pouch Clutch
This is my everyday backpack - large enough to hold my laptop, small enough to be a personal item on flights, and rain resistant!
Rains Backpack Mini
If I was still traveling for work, this would be in my cart right now.
Dagne Dover Daily Tote
Beauty & Wellness
The best luxe travel toiletries.
Aesop Travel Kit
Sleek travel toothbrush that actually works well.
Philips One New Electric Sonicare Toothbrush
My go-to water bottle - durable and keeps water cold!
Stanley IceFlow Water Bottle
Been using these all over the world and no leaks so far!
Ries Reusable Travel Containers
Love using this mist to keep my face hydrated mid-flight.
Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol
A very simple way to add a bit of luxury to your travels.
Slip Silk Travel Set
Holy grail lip balm, with me always.
Kiehl's Hydrating Lip Balm
Travel Tech
OBVIOUSLY this is the best if you need to get work done on the go.
Xebec Tri-Screen 2
It is literally impossible for me to fly without these.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Basic international travel necessity that many people forget to pack!
Universal Travel Adapter
Great to keep track of all your chargers, cables, and other tech.
Away Tech Case Organizer
Powerful enough to charge up your laptop and phone at the same time.
Xebec PowerBank
A must-have when traveling to areas with unreliable wifi/phone service.
Portable WIFI Hotspot
Travel Books
A great book and guide to fuel wanderlust.
NYT 36 Hours: World
Every traveler loves Bourdain.
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain
Kinfolk books are beautiful - the travel edition is a favorite.
Kinfolk Travel: Slower Ways to See the World
Great coffee table book and fun to count how many you have done!
The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small
Unique, colorful book filled with oddities from around the world.
Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders
Highlighting the most beautiful bucket-list hotels in the US.
Great Escapes: USA
You might not ever make it to these locations, so might as well enjoy the beautiful photographs.
Let's Get Lost: the world's most stunning remote locations