My really little travel gear: Blouse: bit.ly/3smTUB4 Liquids bag set: amzn.to/3OH8A5V Small containers: amzn.to/42BkTq0 Spatula: amzn.to/3uytIV2 Ear plugs: amzn.to/3w6T5hf Eye drops: Systane individual vials Travel perfume La Vie est Belle: bit.ly/49HPPIB Eyelash primer Lancome: bit.ly/40URk1V Folding toothbrush: amzn.to/3SSvRo8 Hair color powder: amzn.to/489u16K 3-in1 foundation: bit.ly/3ut9U5H Hollywood tape: amzn.to/3SALmiY Makeup pouch (only one has the pouch): amzn.to/49vcl6G Q-tip travel case: amzn.to/3uzmMXJ Tin: amzn.to/3SrwLaS Floss sticks: amzn.to/49cEgIi Black tin: amzn.to/4bxf8hh Zipper hooks: amzn.to/4aZDjoh Liquids bag for Europe: amzn.to/4bqAjBP Backpack anti-theft: amzn.to/3w75yBr Apple tracker: amzn.to/3Kwe9RR Key chain for tracker: amzn.to/43uysI8 Peeps: amzn.to/3ukbXZM Set of glasses cleaners: amzn.to/41bVLnA Hidden money belt: amzn.to/3wijeJW Shoe tracker sole: amzn.to/42zGqzB Cheap pad for shoe: bit.ly/3Gj3aJX Waterproof shoe with zipper Munro (runs a tad large in heel): bit.ly/42mNy2k (These look so good on! Waterproof sneaker Blondo (runs large): bit.ly/49kKtlG Hotel slippers: amzn.to/42vklCh Pink sandals: bit.ly/3vVST4v Neck fan necklace: amzn.to/3OEmsxU Neck fan - no blades: amzn.to/3UyWQX5 Neck pillow: amzn.to/48aHtHh Eye pillow strap: amzn.to/3SB9pOK This one is prettier: amzn.to/3ODLf51 Pill organizer: amzn.to/485mK7X Electronics cord case: shoptripped.com/Laurie-instagram-teal-pouch Portable phone charger: amzn.to/3SSwAWo Shampoo bar: Lush Bag for wet soap: amzn.to/3L5jel2 Small baggies (set of 35): amzn.to/3NNpM9G Thin RFID wallet: amzn.to/3SThn7w Tray for hotel: amzn.to/3w6VCIh Light for zippers: amzn.to/3uiWk4N Set of 2 plug adapters: amzn.to/47ZlYtU Videos: Hacks with plastic bags: bit.ly/TravelTipsPlasticBaggies bit.ly/SpringBreakBeach2024 bit.ly/OutfitsForAirplane bit.ly/TipsNotGetPickpocket
I used that back as my day bag on many tours in Ireland and other day trips in the states. I love it because It's lightweight, packable and it really works to help prevent someone from sneakily unzipping your bag to gain access on the sly.
TSA rules include liquids, creams, gels, pastes and aerosols are limited to 3.4oz and should be in your 3-1-1 bag. The balm or gels for skin care have to conform to the rules. Also, vaseline is considered a gel. Peanut butter is a paste. Since the containers you use are so small it's very possible the x-ray screeners don't care about those small items, Also, typically, mascara, lip colors, etc. aren't large enough for consideration. Any food has to have the container size on it and be 3.4 oz. or below to pass. Good idea to remove food items to avoid a bag check. Just trying to help from a former TSA agent.
Perhaps it's only TSA, but I've traveled to other parts of the world from Europe (with, like Laurie says, a much smaller standard liquid bag) quite often lately and our restrictions dont seem to be so severe. Vaseline may be considered a liquid, but it's practically solid in its container, and never once was I requested to put it in the liquid bag. Oddly enough, my small, creamy liquid eyeshadow also travels in my makeup bag (I'm pushing my luck with it, I know), and not once has it been flagged. Having said that, I put everything else in the liquid bag, because even a stray, forgotten nail polish bottle gets spotted during security.
I live in glasgow. We usually fly via Heathrow you can barely fly anywhere from glasgow and now I just grab some extra plastic liquids bags at the airport. If I’m flying hand luggage only I’ve started to just use this instead of an actual toiletry bag. I’ve had security in glasgow tell me I had too much stuff (it was all tiny but all fitted in the bag). She said that Heathrow would make me get rid of a lot of it (they didn’t). Edinburgh emptied my case out looking for a stick deodorant because their scanner can’t tell the difference between them and liquids.
I bought a shampoo bar for travel. What l do is take a vegetable peeler and peel or scrape off pieces and put them in a small travel container. Much easier to pack and no gooey mess to worry about. Use one or two pieces or as many as needed for shampooing your hair
Hi there! For eye cream and other items where even the smallest container is too large, I use new contact lens cases. The compartments are very small but plenty large enough for 2 weeks of eye cream, concealer, etc. And the screw caps are completely leak proof.
Yes! That's all I use. Looks funny to have 4-6 pairs of cases, but it saves so much space. More than enough products for a yearly 3 week overseas trip for me. 👍🏻
Yes! Several years ago (at a grocery store pharmacy) I bought a container with multiple contact lenses cases that have different color lids. Such a space saver in that TSA Quart bag & versatile for packing those creams, sunscreen, etc. etc. 😊 Sharpie marker the name of the product on the lid...reusable after travel. 😊
On one episode you mentioned how it’s easier to pack toiletries in several small bags to squish into crevices between your clothes. That’s a great idea but I really love my travel toiletries bag with four sections and a hanger. It does take up a lot of room and there’s my conundrum. Then I realized-duh-I can still take that bag, just don’t put anything in it! Put it flat into the front pocket of the suitcase, roll it up and put it in your compression cube with jeans, roll it all the way out and place it between the two sections of the suitcase with your rain jacket, stick it inside a shoe…many possibilities without taking up much space. Once you unpack in your room, transfer all your ziplock items into your toiletry bag and hang it in the bathroom. Ta-daaa!😅
Last year I did almost 6 weeks in New Zealand and Australia from the UK and I took a small pot of moisturiser. I knew it was enough because I put the date I start and finish a jar on the underside and this allowed me to calculate how much I use per week (plus a little extra) and pack accordingly. I know I am a geek but it worked perfectly.,!
We take laundry soap sheets like Clean Earth or Earth Breeze. They do not have to be in liquids bad and I tear them into a smaller piece if washing in the sink.
I love the sheets because it’s less weight you have to carry to the laundromat. Also, I found soap sheets. They are best for visits to public restrooms that ran out of soap. That happens too much. Hand sanitizer is not my preference all the time.
Hi Laurie, for a recent long international cruise, I had my pharmacist print labels for my necessary prescriptions. They fit almost perfectly on those little silicone zippered bags. These worked so well for my meds and took up no space. No questions asked.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie she told me that some airlines don’t like them, because it says it’s a reprinted label or some nonsense, but I only had small amounts, so I guess they didn’t care.
Thanks for that tip. That was a question I had. I traveled to Italy in October and brought all the bottles because I didn’t realize there was another option
Laurie, when flying, my hack is to leave everything not absolutely necessary behind. For example, my supplements, body lotions and such are left home, along with any unnecessary meds. I've found all goes well without them. It's not like I'm going away for months. Only essentials travel with me, such as deodorant, face lotion w/sunscreen (mine is so dry), tooth brush/paste/floss, body wash that's also for washing hair. This is also used to wash undies each night, so this and clothing are very comfortable, classy and minimalist. We often forget that the same people are not going to see us on flights, or daily, wonder why we don't wear different clothes every day. It's amazing how careful planning eliminates what we think are must haves when traveling. Great tips!
Laurie, just FYI, the reason Pseudoephedren is illegal in Mexico is that it is one of the main ingredients for making Meth. In the US, the Sudafed that is sold otc hasn't been pseudoephedrine for at least 10 years. It is a controlled substance, so it is only available at the pharmacy counter. A government issued ID is required for purchasing it. Since most drugs are available otc (even RX drugs) in Mexico, it was made illegal. However, all that being said, if you bought your Sudafed off the shelf at Walmart or Walgreens or wherever in the US, it isn't illegal in Mexico because it's Phenylephrine, not Pseudoephidrine. 😊
That's great unless you have medical issues, ethnic hair, sensitive skin, etc. I have to get VERY creative as I cannot find things that I need to be comfortable in a lot of places...or if I could find them, it would take up valuable time on the ground in a location.
My ears used to ALWAYS clog on descent and sometimes take 2-3 days to clear. Now on takeoff I take 1 Sudafed and squirt 2 squirts Afrin up each nostril and it is MAGIC!
World Traveler here (38 countries) who prides myself on packing tiny, yet *I* learned tons of stuff watching this (cotton balls preloaded with makeup remover? Floss sticks instead of that awkward box? 🤯) Awesome tips.
I carry a platic 'S' hook (from Amazon). These are useful when there isn't a hook on the back of a toilet door and I don't want to put my bag on the floor. I can put the 'S' hook over the top of the door (if it isn't too high) and hang my bag on the other end.
Just a thought, this is a great way for thiefs to know that you are hanging your purse or bag there and all they need to do is reach over the top of the door and grab it and run! :( (not only have I heard about this from various people before but an FTO did this to his boot with her gun belt on the TV show The Rookie to teach her a lesson lol but true!) If I were you I would try to find something else to hang it on. 😮
That,s very true, thank you for pointing that out. I would only use this as a last resort. Equally someone could reach under the door either from outside or the next cubical and grab the bag if it is on the floor, would look suspicious though. I am not keen on putting my bag on a dirty floor though. Never the less these hooks have many uses, in hotel bathrooms for instance. Being an ex Londoner I try to be aware of what is going on around me, but you can always get caught out, you can only do your best. @@sonyad7723
Bring a bunch of used plastic grocery bags - stuff them all into one. They have a lot of uses (especially packing your soiled shoes -one per shoe). I also always bring a few quart and gallon freezer ziplocks.
I save the little plastic shower caps and use them on my feet when going through security when wearing shoes without socks. Then take them off and toss them!
I absolutely love the idea of that mini light attached to a zipper on a coat, backpack or tote! I used to carry a small flashlight in my purse but this is genius! I once was on a train in Italy and while in the bathroom the lights went out. Thank goodness I had my little flashlight. In the future I will get a few of these attachable zip lights for space saving, convenience, and safety!
Instead of bringing a deodorant stick, I scrape off a bit into a jar and apply with my fingers. It saves space. A small jar of coconut oil can be used as make up remover and moisturizer. Eco-friendly laundry sheets take no space and can be cut into small pieces for quick handwashing as well. Happy travels, everyone!
My toiletry “hacks” include using contact lens case for moisturizers/serums (because they don’t leak and you really shouldn’t need THAT much), recently I bought empty lip gloss containers for my shampoo/conditioner/facial cleansers, and the dollar tree has plackers floss pick travel packs and i use the containers for qtips, flossers and even hair pins.
For sweaty feet or wearing shoes without socks, my sister-in-law told me about her trick of using panty liners in shoes. It works great! I bought extra long ones and trimmed off the ends to fit my shoes ahead of time. My feet and shoes are clean and fresh all day. Just pull them off and toss at the end of a day or whenever I need a fresh pair.
I always travel with a short extension cord (3 feet). I plug the cord to the plug adapter and then I have 3 US outlets. The extension cord also helps if the plug is a bit loose, because it does not weigh much. Great tips, as always!
I use a Cpap and always carry an extension cord when I travel. Especially overseas because they don’t seem to have many plugs and they are usually far from the bed.
When traveling to Europe, I always pack a microfiber travel/camping washcloth. I have to use a wash cloth and not all hotels supply them in the rooms. I also carry a small packet of duct tape (looking for similar packets of painters tape) just in case.
I throw a couple of strips of gaffer’s tape on the very bottom of my hard sided luggage. It’s like super, heavy-duty duct tape and it works great on luggage when the airlines like to throw them around and bust the corners. If you put a strip along the bottom of your luggage right before a trip, it can easily be pulled off and torn to the right size to do an impromptu repair on your luggage until you can get it replaced. (Sometimes airlines will replace luggage they damage, but if your luggage shows too much signs of wear they will try to say that the damage could have already been there before you started the trip and there’s no way to know it was their fault.)
Me too. Also use them for hair pins/ elastics. Some jewelry too. I keep quarters in one in the car as well. Also have one w paper clips, safety pins and clips w some duct tape wound on a coated piece of a playing card.
I think the duct tape/playing card tip allows you to carry A little tape for emergencies. The plastic coating on the card keeps the tape from sticking. I could be wrong.
Here’s a good one. If you were dentures you need a cup to soak them in cleaner. Don’t take the big boxy ones. Get a small collapsible silicone bowl and use that instead. Just lay a washcloth over it while they are soaking.
I do something similar for my orthodontic retainers, I found a collapsible cup with a snap on lid that I soak them in. Plus I also have a cup if I ever need it.
I wet cotton rounds with makeup remover or toner and place them in a light weight jar. I smash about 25 into the jar that I use, and they last for weeks. I have also wrapped several small bundles of 3 to 4 saturated cotton rounds with plastic wrap and then just stick them in a sandwich sized baggie. The problem with just throwing everything into one baggie is that they are constantly exposed to air and they dry our easily. Limiting the exposure to air will allow them to last for weeks.
Some great little gadgets here Laurie. I know I have suggested this before, but my best hack for protecting valuables from theft, both in tourist areas/public transport and when you fall asleep on the plane or train, is to keep anything valuable in an inner zipped pocket of a closed travel vest or jacket. Scottevest is expensive but really good, and it doesn't look like it's covered in pockets like some of the fishing/hunting types pocketed vests. I bring those flat slippers everywhere I go. Since living in Japan, I will not wear outdoor shoes into anyone's home, so I always have flat slippers to slip into. I like the Fitkicks, because they have an outdoor sole, so can be worn inside your room, down to the lobby for breakfast, or even as beach shoes. (No good for long walking though). I have both versions of those fans, the round-the-neck one is good to keep in my EDC bag for any time I'm hot, while the collar style is great for when it's seriously hot, like being outside all day at powwow or a folk festival in summer. I put those tiny zipper pull flashlights on every single purse, tote, and jacket I own!
A hack I use whether at home or on the road especially if I have a chain or chain prone to knotting is to after making sure the chain is knot free, is to take a plastic straw - if you can still get them - and cut a segment anywhere from 1 - 2 inches long and thread the chain through the straw. Look Ma, no knots, to paraphrase a commercial. Unfortunately, I can’t remember what the product was.
I have 8 new items on my Travel List for Amazon now. The European-size liquids baggie is what I really needed to know for an upcoming flt to London. Thank you for all your ideas and for keeping the economy thriving! (Wife of a DFW pilot)
We've used Earplanes for almost 20 years and LOVE them. I use the child size since my ears are small. My son used to swear by them, but now hes a pilot and can clear his ears - a trick i never mastered!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie 🤷🏻♀️ I'm not sure how it works. I think he's also grown out of a lot of his childhood ear issues. I'm happy the newer planes have better pressurization than they used too. I felt NOTHING in the 787!!
Hi Laurie I just had to mention that I bought another one of those replacement straps in the fun colors because I had a flash of inspiration. I have a bunch of 80s/90s leather Coach bags that I never use anymore because they've got shoulder-bag length straps--but they're removable. I bought one to try it out and OMG I'm so freaking excited that I can get more use out of my favorite bags!! They have literally gathered dust in my closet since the 90s because I hate shoulder bags so much, I don't know why I didn't think to look for longer straps before, and the fun colors of these straps looks so darn cute with my old bags! So thanks again for the recommendation, I'm so stoked to use my favorite bags again!!
If you want waterproof shoes or ankle boots, pull on or laced styles, try VESSI. They are breathable and you can wade through water. Stretchy knit type of fabric. They have now come out with a jacket.
I love those tiny zip-lock bags! I use them for over the counter meds, prescription meds, jewelry - they're small enough that you could separate pieces if you have a necklace & chain-type bracelet that you don’t want to get tangled together, knitting notions, panti liners (1 or 2 will fit perfectly), Altoids (take up much less room than the tin), cotton rounds, wired earbuds for the airplane, etc. They are so easy to stick in a pouch, pocket of your purse or personal item bag, your 3-1-1 pouch, electronics pouch or wherever the items inside need to go.
9:45 For extra security, if there's adequate space, use TWO zipper locks, flipped opposite each other. The thief will find it impossible to quickly undo two whose openings are not lined up. Of course, only do this if you don't plan to unzip it very often.
Also make sure if youre using a moisturizer with spf that you are adequately applying enough to be an effective sun protection. I think you need a 1/4 tsp for face which is why its usually not recommended to use a foundation as your spf
When traveling through Heathrow I always keep the 1 liter bag that they give you for liquids and keep for the next time so I can transfer items on the plane, saves a lot of stress when you are going through security.
Florida girl who loves the beach - for chaffing, use corn starch, which is def not liquid. Super cheap and the most effective for chaffing or diaper rash!!!!!!
If you don’t have enough plugs or an adapter in your hotel in Europe, you can plug your phone into the smart TV’s USB port and turn on TV to charge your phone.
We went to ireland last june for 10 days and so many of your tips helped me! Compression cubes - game changer! And i still use my small rfid wallet with a wristlet strap to carry with my keys when i don’t want to take a purse when running into a store. Also remembering that 3.4 oz of liquid is overkill for things like moisturizer. I work for an airport so I appreciate that you are thoughtful and honest with tips.
I like that you twist the small light to turn it on. I need a light that doesn’t make a big clicking sound that wakes everyone up when I get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night.
Hi Lori, Earplanes use bluetooth, NOT wi-fi. For this reason you can use the app on the airplane and get the notice on your phone when to insert your earplanes and when to remove them. They are awesome! Reminder that they come in different sizes. Earplanes + are reusable where the other ones don't last as long. They SAVED me when I had an ear infection and had multiple flights from west coast USA to Greece. I can't say enough good things about them and about how kind the company is when you call them to ask about sizing. GREAT product!. I LOVE your videos. Super helpful!!
I pack a couple plastic-coated wire bag clips. They come in handy for curtains that don't close all the way, to keep snack bags shut and anything else that needs to be held together.
thanks again!! yes i know this vlog was mostly about make-up hacks, but i love these vlogs. anyway. when going through the tsa line. instead of having to remove my belt, i just don't wear one! my pants would fall down. SOOO i use 18 inches of velcro looped into the 2 front beltloops. keeps the pants up & you can put your belt on later.
My first time flying was in Dec from Knoxville Tennessee to Orlando. Daughter broke her leg and thought she was going to have surgery so we basically threw together a few outfits and our meds. We both have things we take in the morning and evening. I was afraid our individual am/pm packets would be a problem. But wasn’t. We’ve went back the beginning of January. She’s still in a rehab facility finally getting to move that leg some now so we won’t be flying back until she get discharged to help her move back to her home. BUT learning so much of what to do and not. Water bottles!! We both have leak/spill proof bottles but don’t take.. wasn’t on our mind until we discovered how much a bottle of water was and found the water dispenser to fill our bottles up next time. So appreciate your tips… even great if you are driving on vacations!!
Contact lens cases are the way to go I scraped my favourite eyeshadows into them and my favourite pressed powders and bronzing powders it's more than plenty for a week to 10 days. The flat pouches are ideal for toiletries in your toiletries bag and the Slim pump bottles that you can get from eBay are also excellent in three different sizes. Squeezing cleanser and toner onto face wipes and putting them in a Ziploc bag. Pack your toiletry bag and then use it for the amount of days that you plan to be away and you will soon find out if you need extra or you are taking too much. ❤
Well, I live in a very small home but I love to have a lot of small samples of products that I use. So, the small pouches and containers help me keep everything organized! When I told you that you help me organize my life, it's the truth!😊
I use a Ptouch label maker on cords, and the mini ziplocks. For meds, I label TUES 1 TUES2 for the length of the trip. All the bags go in a clear zipper bag, in chronological order with my printed meds sheet (from my chart). I then use the empty bag to bring home small items I buy It like earrings. Or I may fill with hotel hand lotion rather than take a bottle. I get about 3 trips per bag before they split or stain.
Love love love your blouse Laurie. You look even more amazing in that fabulous color and style! I been using a mini light attached to the inside of my backpack in the dark airplane for years. Easier than trying to pull out your phone. Fiumicino in Italy has always been the easiest airport in the world. Indira Gahandi in India the absolute worst! Happy Travels Y’all ❤
Learn the valsalva maneuver/technique to clear your ears. Essentially, you pinch your nostrils together and blow your nose as you would when blowing your nose into a tissue. It forces air into your eustacean tubes. Do it on descent to stay ahead of your ears. Pilots know this. Why flight attendants don’t is beyond me. I used to teach physiological training in the Air Force to aircrew. This was lesson number one before going into the altitude chamber. Pilots who have been flying for a number of years learn to clear their ears by just wiggling their jaws. They do it without even thinking. Kids’, especially infants’, eustacean tubes are more horizontal, while adults’ are more vertical. They should swallow frequently on descent. For infants, that means sucking on a bottle. It might mean a sucker or chewing gum for older children. We used Afrin or equivalent in the chamber to reduce swelling around eustacean tubes, if aircrew were having issues clearing their ears on the way down. If I have to fly with congestion, I use this on ascent and descent. Nasocort will do nothing. It is a steroid. It needs to be used on a long term basis for effect. Check what meds are illegal in whatever country you are visiting. There is no reason not to do this. The info is readily available. Pack in original containers when going overseas. A friend had his meds confiscated because they were mingled with his supplements.
Pooey I forgot that about Nasacort. Thanks so much for explaining this; now I need to ask my husband why he has never told me about this but he's not military. My brother was addicted to Afrin but is now off thankfully.
@@cindymcintyre3092 not going to happen. You don’t blow that hard. Only until the ear clears. No need to overdo. Ear drums are resilient, unless you get an infection.
We are going to Europe on Air France in a few months. The Air France dimensions for “personal item” are 16” x 12” x 6”. I was unable to find a bag I liked in that size. I’m making my own. It will be exactly what I want and will fit that tiny under seat space!
Haven’t had a problem in Italy. But you are correct about heathrow. I’ve seen lots of people throwing make up and hotel soaps etc… away. Pack light. I like my water proof Sorel shoes. They are comfy to walk in with or without the rain.
@@Charlotte-bc7vj yes they are and I’m there quite often so I’ve learned to just use bar soaps and pack just enough so I don’t need to bring any back. Good think I love the UK so much.
You pack way more stuff than I do. Most of it you can get by without for a few days, and if you suddenly need something like sunscreen or lotion you can buy it nearly anywhere.
Thank you so much for all of this travel information! I bought the earplugs for my upcoming trip to the UK. On a return trip from Ireland several years ago, I thought my eardrums were going to burst when we were landing! The pain was worse than childbirth! This is such a great comprehensive video for anyone traveling!❤
My best thing it to use a mini hero clip on my odwalla water bottle then the second I get on my flight I hang it on the bar that holds my tray table so I can always reach it and it's never rolling around on the floor or in the yucky tray table.
I love carabiners, but I've found I prefer a locking S-Biner. It has a latch on each loop and a slide that will keep the latches from opening. One side stays attached to the item and the other can secure it to me without having to worry about the item slipping out or dropping the carabiner when attaching/detaching.
I use to use dog tags when my kids were little. I bought the plain looking ones, not the bone shaped ones 😂. I had my phone number on them and my name and my kids knew to go to a uniformed person if lost. I hooked these on their belt loops so they were covered most of the time. They sure gave me a bit of peace of mind…especially at air shows, which my son loved. Love your videos, Laurie!
I have heard pros and cons to the tracker. I'm confused if I should get one or not because it will show where your luggage is but it's not gonna help you get it in time for your vacation if it's sent on a different flight to a different state.
That is a great point! And this all started a couple of Christmases ago when SW lost a bunch of suitcases for weeks. Now airlines have better tracking systems, but it really gives people a peace of mind. @@piplux3805
For containers, check out the board game supplies. They make plastic cases for playing cards that are great for putting a bunch of small items together, for example
Hi 👋! Not specific to travel but I use the little slide lid tin for Bobby pins. Keeps them corralled. I used the little ziplock baggies for my toilet euros when we went on our Christmas market trip last December. I also found carrying a canteen style water bottle weighed me down. I save the plastic bottles from drinks like Body Armor and take those to fill up with water. I find if I need that extra space for something else, I can easily dispose of it. Keep the tips coming! I love your channel❣️
Laurie, we were coming back from china and they confiscated my little handbag sized hand sanitizer because it was alcohol based and could cause /start a fire . Ive never encountered this before anywhere else in the world. The last place you want to be without it is on a plane. Fortunately I had wipes
Another shoe hack is to use a pair of no-show socks and wrap the insole upside down and the sock side is faced toward your foot and not the sole of the shoe. If you don't like the feeling of going without socks, this may help.
I always travel with the squishy ear plugs. They are invaluable when I want to nap on a plane, when a baby is crying, or when someone nearby talks the entire flight!
Yay! More great travel helps! I have so many of these that you have recommended before but I have added several of these to my list. We travel throughout Europe for work and your tips have made our travels so much easier. Thank you!😊
Laurie, you've taken so much stress out of my first trip to Europe this year. You have great tips and hacks. In the past, I've used safety pins to "lock" zippers together. If the zippers were large, then I used diaper pinsI Cheap alternative in a pinch.
In France they count solid waxy type items as Liquids. I have a huge solid deodorant and they counted that as a "liquid, paste or gel". However the French got angry that i had everything in seperate clear zip bags - i had my electronics in one, my make up brushes in one. The security got really mad and said "im not allowed to do that"....overall just expect rude security going through France and expect they will be offended by everything you pack 😂😂😂
My favorite liquids hack is to use clean contact lens cases for foundation, primer, creams and shampoo/conditioner. I use a marker to identify what’s in each little compartment. I can easily do a week or more with several of these little plastic cases.
I thought you were teaching us slang when you said, "these are peeps". I thought, "alright, Laurie!" Then I looked through the description box for another product and saw Peeps is the brand name of the glasses 😂
Hi, it took 6 days but we got power. My mom lived close by and never lost it so we spend several nights with her. Generator broke as husband left for work, but when he got home he just bought a new one. Then the power came back on that night lol. Thank you!!
Oh my goodness! That eye cover that goes around the head rest is brilliant! And how have I not heard about the cotton balls with face cleaner? Great idea!
Hi Laurie, great info, as always! I just bought a solid perfume in a tin thinner and shorter than a Tic Tac container from Temu. I also bought a rice water shampoo/conditioner bar from them, and it goes in my Matador bar soap bag. I pack a blue travel adapter that fits 150+ countries and there are no extra plugs to use with it. I also pack a 12’ USB cable for my iPad in a. Bright color since I use it in bed in the hotels and I have a small power strip with 4 plugs, 3 USB and 1 USB-C plug on it with a 10’ cord, so if needed, I’d have 25’ of cord with plenty of plugs. It wraps up very small and has an elastic strap to hold it tight. I use the tiny zip bags for stud earrings, a few thin stackable rings, one for a necklace and will use one for pills I need if I’m using a small Lululemon size belt bag. For short trips, I pack tiny round hard sponges that expand when wet and use them with hotel face soap or balm for long trips. I buy them in a pack of 50 and actually use them at home, too. I recently bought a small day trip backpack by PacSafe that folds into a cute crossbody purse that looks dressy for nights out and you can access from the front or back. The locks and zip pulls took me awhile to figure out, so a pickpocket would give up on the bag. When turned into a purse, the lock looks like a decorative buckle and the backpack/purse & strap are slash proof. The strap can be wrapped around a table leg and locked to deter grab and go. I like the light gray lining, easier to see (I got the black with silver hardware). The black with gold hardware has a gorgeous peachy-pink interior. I also have a belt bag by LUG called the Crescendo where all your necessities go in the front zip pocket and the back pocket unzips to unfold into a tote with 2 handles and fully zipped. The belt/sling strap turns into a crossbody and it has 2 long tote straps, as well. Great for starting the day small and as it warms up, turn it into a tote to shop or store jackets and water bottles. Check out Temu for the silicone zip bags, adapters, tech, TSA approved clear bags, backpacks…they have everything Amazon has, even the same photos on many items for 1/3 to 1/4 the price. It takes about 10 days to receive in CA with 90-day free returns. You can get a credit for 1 item you return in every order if it’s so cheap it’s not worth them paying for you to return it. I’ve donated several things they gave me an instant credit for. They also have really cute clothes, same as Amazon for half the price! Hope this helps save someone some money! Safe travels everyone! 😊
Medicine bottles will keep cotton balls moist for a longer time than the ziplock baggie and also hold qtips, ear rings and a small homemade first aid kit.
Hi Laurie! Great video! I’ve switched from makeup remover liquids to those mini makeup eraser microfiber towels, which removes all the grime easily. I also use bar shampoo & conditioner, & sheets of laundry detergent. I still have to pack contact lens solution, my fave foundation, sunscreen, moisturizer, and a serum or two, but that’s it. Every year my husband and I challenge ourselves to travel lighter and lighter no matter how long the stay-we’re down to a small carry on backpack for 3 weeks in Romania (and wherever we go). Cheers!
Dollar Tree has little light blue miniature fuzzy microfiber mitts. They’re for make up removal with water only. Seriously. Magic. I use them at home and they dry fast
I flew to Mexico with a dose of cough syrup in those tiny containers, and one leaked and two didn't. I had them double bagged in small zip lock baggies. For the flight home , I made sure to blow a lttle air in the baggie that I had those in, and no leaks!! Tiny lifesavers!
Air France has very strict policies when it comes to carry on bags and checked bags (weight). The typical carry on that an American would take on a domestic flight here would not be allowed on Air France.
