Do you travel internationally? Then you need to keep reading to learn about these must have international travel essentials.
Over the past couple of years my travels have shifted from the US and the Caribbean to a lot more international travel. In less than a year I visited 4 European countries (France, Netherlands, Italy and Spain) with no intentions on stopping. There is nothing more fulfilling to my wanderlust heart than exploring a new country and immersing myself in the culture.
Something that makes my travels easier is packing less so I can carry on my luggage instead of having large, bulky bags to deal with and check.
So you can be well prepared for your next trip, I am sharing 15 fantastic and most useful international travel essentials you need to have.
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What do I need to bring to travel internationally?
International travel isn’t always easy, and you want to make sure you stay healthy while traveling. You might be flying all day or all night long, there are time changes involved, possible layovers and often jet lag too.
Thanks to the cheap airfare prices I often find, it might be easier than you think to take some long weekend getaways.
A question I am often asked about traveling, especially when long flights are involved, is what to pack and bring to travel internationally.
Since I always only carry-on when traveling, my best travel essentials need to be compact, functional, inexpensive and maybe even a little stylish too.
They include everything from a compact steamer to memory cards for your DSLR (which you will definitely need with all the pictures you are sure to take).
What should you never forget when traveling?
I made a big mistake the first time I traveled internationally and didn’t pack a worldwide travel adapter (now it’s the first thing I pack).
So that you don’t make some of the same mistakes I did I wanted to give you this list of the 15 best international travel essentials you need.
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What essentials can I take on a plane?
As long as your travel essentials can fit into your carry-on and are TSA approved, feel free to take portable chargers, moisturizing skincare items, a blanket and more on a plane.
One of the main goals, especially on a long international flight, is to make sure you are comfortable (I mean as comfortable as you can be inside an airplane).
Multitasking things, especially when it comes to your beauty travel essentials, are perfect for this type of travel.
15 International Travel Essentials
Happyluxe Travel Set, Includes Small Pillow, Wrap/Blanket, and Sleep Mask. Great for Airplanes, Trains, Cruise Ships, Relaxation,and More. Travel in Comfort, Arrive in Style. Made in USA (Cool Grey)
This is the perfect travel set to help you sleep comfortably anywhere while keeping you cozy.
Patchology Perfect Weekend FlashMasque Sheet Mask 3 Piece Kit - w/ Illuminate, Hydrate, Milk Peel masks
This 3 piece mask set is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated and refreshed no matter where you are traveling.
Anthropologie Penny Travel Wallet
This Includes pockets for travel documents, foreign bills, credit cards, and debit cards.
Tarriss Jetsetter Digital Luggage Scale w/ 110 lb Capacity (Eggshell)
Never pay unexpected overweight luggage or baggage fees again!
SanDisk Ultra 64GB Class 10 SDXC UHS-I Memory Card up to 80MB/s (SDSDUNC-064G-GN6IN)
Stock up on these for travel. They are great for compact-to-midrange point-and-shoot digital cameras.
Twice as fast as Ordinary SDHC cards, which allows you to take more pictures and transfer files quickly.
S'well Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 17 oz, Aquamarine
These bottles (which come in a variety of colors) are perfect for staying hydrated on the go. The triple-walled construction is designed to keep beverages cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours.
adidas Women's Ultraboost Running Shoe
These comfortable and stylish sneakers come in over 20 colors, and are perfect for exploring and more where ever your travels may take you.
mophie PowerStation - Universal External Battery - Made for Smartphones and Tablets (6,000mAh) - Rose Gold
This battery is slim and easy to carry, plus it charges your mobile devices such as your smartphone, smart watch and more. Gives you peace of mind when traveling, especially internationally.
5-Piece Packing Cube Set
This smartly set-up travel system features a set of four packing cubes and a water-resistant pouch for wet/dry storage.
Mark And Graham Leather Jewelry Roll Up
This leather jewelry roll up is thoughtfully designed with multiple pockets, compartments and clips for organizing your jewelry. Simply add your favorite pieces, roll up, and secure with a tie for a clever way to keep your jewelry safe and untangled while you travel.
Comes in 4 colors and monogramming is free which makes it a perfect holiday gift for your favorite traveler.
Travel Adapter Uppel Dual USB All-in-one Worldwide Travel Chargers Adapters for US EU UK AU About 152 Countries Universal Power Plug Adapter Charger with Dual USB and Safety Fuse (White)
This Travel Adapter works all over the world! The Wall Charger covers over 150 countries with US/EU/UK/AUS plugs and Powerful Dual USB Ports.
One of the top secrets to international travel is to never leave home without one of these.
Conair Complete Steam Hand Held Fabric Steamer; Great for Travel and Touch Ups ~ Perfect for Small Spaces; White / Blue
More versatile than a traditional iron and safely steams fragile fabrics that ironing may damage.
It's compact design is great for travel, touch ups, and small spaces.
No chemicals needed as it is Green and Clean - just add water.
Power Luggage Tag
This Vegan Leather Luggage Tag is such a great add-on to personalize your luggage.
Even better is that it comes with a removable battery pack that is perfect for a quick charge on-the-go.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Rosewater and Facial Spray with Green Tea Duo
This duo provides a refreshing, hydrating mist to use anywhere anytime. The perfect pick me up for dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin, especially after a long flight.
Monogram Vegan Leather Tech Travel Case
This tech travel case has elasticized bands to keep cords tangle free. It's a stylish ideal solution for organizing your tech essentials when traveling.
Now that you are all set for your first (or next) international trip, thanks to this list, where are you going to go?
I have so many places on my digital vision board, yet I have no idea where I want to explore next or what the future of travel holds.
Sometimes I keep my travels to myself because of travel shaming (have you ever heard of that), and other times I can’t wait to share my adventures with the world.
My main hope and goal for sharing these best international travel essentials is that I want to inspire people to pack their bags and take the trip.
Here is some travel inspiration to help you:
- Where To Stay in Amsterdam For the Best Experience
- How To Travel To Paris On A Budget
- 100 Ways to Save Money When Traveling
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