International Travel Must-Haves For Your Next Trip
Up until a few years ago, doing a post on international travel must-have products would have been a joke! I had done almost no international travel until recently, but lately, I’ve been thinking about going to Europe. Why? A show called Emily In Paris. Have any of you watched it? I mean, the food! The fashion! A gurl can dream, right?
There’s a lot to think about when traveling internationally. I want to be sure I have everything I need, AND look good while I’m there. Today I’ve put together a few things that I think are traveling “must-haves.”
Nothing would be worse than getting to a hotel in Paris and finding out I couldn’t use any of my styling tools. Except, of course, using them and knocking out the electricity for a Parisian block. Or arrondissement as they call them. lol
No need to drag along 3 separate chargers, cords, etc. This 3 in 1 works with your phone, Apple Watch, and earbuds. I love that it can be folded or used flat, depending on the space available.
Speaking of cords and cables, this bag keeps everything in one place. No more frantically searching through an oversized purse looking for your iPhone charger. This is perfect for putting in your carryon in case you need to quickly charge your phone or computer.
Sure the little blue book they send you will work, but this upgrades the whole travel experience. I may not be a world traveler, but I want to look like one! It also has plenty of slots for credit cards and ID, so you don’t have a need for extra wallets.
This should probably be at the top of my international travel must-haves. A portable charger is perfect for those long days of sightseeing or lying on the beach. You’ll be taking lots of pics and posting on social media, and the last thing you want is a dead phone! I finally broke down and bought it this past week, so I’ll be all set for my next trip.
No need to worry about wrinkles with this easy steamer. I love the size, and that the water tank offers ten minutes of steam. Besides, I have no idea how to say, “Can you bring an iron to my room?” in French.
Another international travel must-have – luggage tags that will withstand all of the plane changes. These are flexible and durable, plus the bright color means you can find your luggage quickly. I also like that it only shows your name and not your address.
These are not too expensive and come in a variety of fun colors. Unless you want to pay a fortune for luggage, it’s all going to get banged up with a bit of travel anyway, but at this price, I won’t feel too bad when I have to replace them.
Better safe than sorry. No one wants to watch a TSA agent pour out their expensive shampoo at security. If you need liquids, these work great. But, I also love the Interlocking Storage Container Set that lets me add creams and keeps them all together.
This toiletry bag is a Best Seller on Amazon. It has plenty of pockets to hold all your items, and it zips up to keep everything contained. I usually keep all my items in this while I’m on my trip, and just hang it on the door or beside the mirror. This comes in multiple colors so you can choose one to match your luggage.
Folding Lighting Makeup Mirror
Hopefully, you would never need this folding makeup mirror. But, you never know how small rooms can be when traveling, and I don’t want to go outside looking like Bozo the Clown. Using this for applying makeup will keep people from staring or handing you a balloon.
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I own several of these items (mirror, electronics organizer, makeup organizer, adapter, compressor bags) but I want the 3 in 1 charger. That’s what I would buy if I won the gift card.
Thank you for this great list! This gives me a place to start as I begin planning some future trips. A lot of these items will be useful for domestic travel as well!
I love to travel! For years I made several trips to Europe to visit my daughter who lived in Prague and for missions/pleasure. So many of these items are very useful. And even though I’ve traveled and own several of your recommendations, I got a couple of new ideas too! Thanks!
I’ve heard Prague is beautiful! Travel goals. 🙂
This post is def worth saving. So many great items.
Packing cubes are great. Used them first for Alaska. Love the ones that you can take the air out. Perfect for bulky sweaters and coats. Also love the compression ones for undergarments. No need to worry about wrinkles in my socks and husbands t-shirts.
I recently used packing cubes and loved them!
I bought some cheap ones last minute before going to Boston several years ago. They were great. Keep seeing much better ones that I need to try.
We are doing some international travel in December. I am a little worried about getting all of my winter clothing items in a carry-on only. I am familiar with packing cubes but have you tried any of the bags that you “squeeze” the air out of them? There won’t be any vacuum at our destination so I am thinking of the ones you roll/compress to get the extra air out of them. Thoughts?
Liz, I have some of those bags that I use for clothing that goes under my bed. They are very effective. However, when you roll or compress all the air out, you also add a lot of wrinkles. Be sure that you either have a steamer or items that won’t wrinkle badly.
Lots of good items that can be used when traveling domestically, too!
still be careful about the weight of that carry on. We’ve found most International airlines are weighing them before you board. Check your airline’s requirements for weight restrictions.
Great tips for travel, especially the luggage tags!
Tania, if you are a bathtub person and love to end the day with a nice warm bath, take a bath cloth while traveling in Europe if you are not staying in an American branded hotel. For some reason they don’t use bath cloths, only hand towels. I go to Walmart and buy a cheap pack of colored washcloths and put them in a quart size plastic bag. Why color? Be because most hotel linens are whiTe and the color stands out so the cleaners won’t mistake them for hotel’s and take them. Just a very small tidbit that I have learned after traveling to 66 countries.
Sandra, I usually take black washclothes with me when I travel. Mostly because I don’t want to get makeup on hotel or AirBnB clothes.
Love these items!