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Travel Blogger Confession: What’s in my Travel Bag?

by Nadeen
August 4, 2016
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Travel Blogger Confession: What's in my Travel Bag? Read from an expert what to keep in your travel bag for flying, road trips, cruises and more!

As a Travel Blogger I am often going through airports, flying to destinations near and far, taking road trips and cruises. I love to do it all! Being a frequent and experienced traveler means being prepared. My travel bag is always equipped with necessities as well comfort items to make my trip a pleasurable one.

So what is in my travel bag? First of all, I must have a large travel bag while on my trips. I prefer travel tote bags like this black Tutilo Feature Tote so that I can carry a large amount of items AND have easy access to them. The items in my travel bag include:

Travel Blogger Confession: What is in my travel bag? Learn from a travel blogger how to be prepared for flying, road trips, cruising & more by having the proper items in your travel bag!

1) A scarf and/or sweater and socks: One of my pet peeves with airplanes is how cold they always are! Even when I close the vent 95% of the time I am freezing throughout the flight. I have learned over the years to bring a scarf, a sweater and socks to make the flight more comfortable. Having socks can also provide extra comfort by allowing you to take off your shoes!

2) My Ipad with headphones: This is a must for my travel bag. Although I can listen to music on my Iphone, I prefer to save the battery to make calls or use for directions at my new destination. Also, I keep my Ipad in a case with a keyboard so this allows me to draft blog posts like this one on the plane. Listening to music also relaxes me, reduces the noise of loud people on the plane (including crying babies :-)) and dulls the noise of the plane engines. I will also carry ear plugs as an alternative for noise reduction. I am considering buying a pair of Beats by Dre headphones as featured in my holiday travel guide . In addition my fiancé loves his noise cancelling Bose headphones.

3) Reading material: My Ipad is also great for reading. I have both the Kindle App and ibooks filled with novels. Occasionally I will also carry along a magazine (shhh sometimes a tabloid) or Essence or Food & Wine. Reading helps me past the time and it also puts me to sleep which also passes the time. So, be sure to throw some form of reading material in your travel bag.

Travel Blogger Confession: What is in my travel bag? Learn from a travel blogger how to be prepared for flying, road trips, cruising & more by having the proper items in your travel bag!
The Tutilo Feature Tote.

4) Snacks and Water: Have you ever been trapped on a plane? Either because of delayed take offs or having to hover in the air or not being able to deboard a plane? In any of these circumstances flight service is often suspended. This has happened to me one too many times and I hate being hungry or thirsty. I always buy a bottle of water, albeit very expensive, in the airport prior to boarding and after going thru security (so you will not have to throw it away). Having snacks in your travel bag is great for road trips as well. Instead of having to stop at rest areas or gas stations, you can save time by throwing water, nuts, protein bars and/or fruit in your travel bag.

5) Travel Pillow: I will admit I do not always travel with a travel pillow. It depends on how long the flight is and whether it can fit in my travel bag. I appreciate airplanes with the raised side panels on the head area and even better taking international flights that provide a pillow and a blanket. Have you been on a flight only to keep waking up to your head bobbing all around? #embarrassing. Therefore, I am considering purchasing the Cabeau Memory Foam “evolution” pillow that shrinks down in size to its own bag! This is perfect for fitting it into your own personal travel bag.

6) Passport: The constant reminder to myself when traveling internationally to “remember to pack your passport” has left me with the idea to always include it in my travel bag. I recall a trip in which my Mother’s friend left her passport at home for a cruise and in attempt to go home and get it, she missed her flight and the cruise. I will also confess that I have this fantasy of being in an airport and taking a different flight from my planned destination or on my return home. In this fantasy I will look at the flight boards, pick a destination, buy a ticket and Go! If you have the same wanderlust tendencies as me-keep your passport in your travel bag.

7) Valuables: Please do not check your valuables in your suitcase! Besides your wallet, identification and passport I recommend keeping your camera, expensive jewelry and Ipad etc in your travel bag. I won’t even pack my Chanel sunglasses in my suitcase! If your luggage does not arrive with you or gets lost you have the peace of mind that you have your valuables with you.

Travel Blogger Confession: What is in my travel bag? Learn from a travel blogger how to be prepared for flying, road trips, cruising & more by having the proper items in your travel bag!
Inside view of the Tutilo Feature Tote

I found the Tutilo Feature Tote to be the perfect addition to my travel bags. It is large, has a cool blue interior and has a removable pouch which makes it almost two bags in one! It also has side interior pockets which I found useful for keeping things I needed frequent and easy access to including my boarding pass, receipts and checked baggage claim. Not only was it convenient for my plane ride, it also came in handy at the beach! The Tutilo feature tote held my bathing suite, sun tan lotion, water, sunglasses and more!

So tell me, what is in your travel bag? I hope you have found some of my items and tips helpful! Share your thoughts with us below!

Although I received a complimentary Tutilo Feature Tote all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

N.S.W.

Photo credits: Tutilo.com: https://www.tutilo.com/feature-tote.html

 

 

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Dr. Nadeen White is a "Blogger by Day, Physician by Night". She is an award-winning travel blogger, Amazon bestselling author and speaker. The Sophisticated Life Blog covers affordable luxury travel, culinary travel and wine. Her domestic and international travel guides gets people to the destinations of their dreams. So, if you are living the sophisticated life or desire to do so, this is the blog for you!

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Comments 17

  1. Holly says:
    8 years ago

    I carry many similar to almost exact same items in my bag as well. I always have a jacket for the plane because no matter what it is always freezing. I don’t get that lol

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Me neither Holly! My last two flights were unbearable!

  2. Patrice M Foster says:
    8 years ago

    My travel bag is ready to go with all sorts of things I may need lotion small blanket …we know how sometime its cold on the plane and snacks. Thanks for sharing.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Thanks for reading Patrice!

  3. Rese R. says:
    8 years ago

    That bag is EVERYTHING! I love that it has a separate removable pocket. Genius. Great tips on what to carryon with you.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Thanls Rese!

  4. Adanna says:
    8 years ago

    this is definitely going to be my go-to reference for packing my travel bag. I love the tote it’s great especially with all the things I have to pack for my kids.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Adanna I can imagine that you have to pack a lot!

  5. Tyra says:
    8 years ago

    Great idea to listen to music on the iPad to conserve phone battery. That is genius! And I love that bag!

  6. Michelle says:
    5 years ago

    Loved this post. You come up with always such unique and fun posts. Very similar to me n my choice.

    • Nadeen says:
      5 years ago

      Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it!

  7. Rainbow says:
    5 years ago

    Thanks for sharing it……

    • Nadeen says:
      5 years ago

      Thanks for reading it.

  8. David says:
    5 years ago

    Good Sharing! Thanks a lot!

    • Nadeen says:
      5 years ago

      Your welcome!

  9. CartCrown says:
    4 years ago

    you have such a great collection of bags on this site,its really helpful for me.
    Keep going.

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      Thank you!

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