First off, let me start by saying that I love America and I love our country. With that being said, I love Europe equally, if not a smidge more. Sorry red, white, and blue! Maybe it’s because I have European blood in me. Not sure on that one. What I do know is that the train system over there is ballin, the food tastes so fresh, and I love how you can be in another country within hours. There are many more reasons on why I love Europe, but maybe I should save that for another time! I can’t wait to be back there exploring around. I hope the international travel posts give you some insight into these amazing places and good ideas for when you visit them in your adventures. Below are 3 helpful tips to hopefully make traveling a little easier! Happy travels!
Top 3 International Travel Tips
International Travel Tip #1: Pack lightly if you are planning on visiting multiple countries at a time. It really was a no brainer for me to only bring a carry on and my Longchamp when heading over to Europe for 3 weeks. I knew it would be a huge burden if I brought my large suitcase with me, and I’m so glad I didn’t. It actually worked out quite well and I was really proud of my packing skills. I totally surprised myself on that one. A MUST HAVE ITEM for traveling is packing cubes. I linked them below for you. These packing cubes saved me so much time and energy while I was traveling around to different locations, and staying in a new hotel every few days or so. All of your clothes will not be all over your hotel room or AirBNB because they will have their nice little packing cube to stay in. This is HUGE people! Buy these! I purchased mine originally from Nordstroms, but they sell out quickly. Luckily, they are back in stock and linked below!! 🙂 The brand is called Calpack, and they are a neutral white marble color. I also linked some from Amazon for you too. Get packing!
International Travel Tip #2: Bring a small crossbody with you. I brought my MZ Wallace Micro Crosby Bag with me and used it every day I was out and about. This is the perfect bag for you to bring with you because it has enough room for your cell phone (I have an 8 plus), debit/credit cards, license, keys, lipgloss, hair-ties, and some travel sized makeup. A passport fits perfectly in there as well. Yes, it is expensive for a small phone bag, but the quality is amazing. Tara Tip* I like to get my favorite perfumes in mini sample sizes and carry those along with me in my purse. It gets really hot out there if you’re walking around a lot, which means it gets real sweaty people. Sample size perfumes are the perfect thing to toss in your bag. I’m telling you, you will not regret this compact phone purse! The one I have is navy blue and gold, but is no longer in stock. I’ll check back for you guys! I linked the bag in black below.
International Travel Tip #3: Pack a couple small travel bags with essential items needed for long flights and/or your day to day travels. I found perfect travel pouches you can take with you that come in all different sizes and are only $10! They really were a lifesaver when it came to organizing my belonging in my purse. I used most of them in my Longchamp bag and saved a few others for my suitcase. Here are some must have items I usually always have with me while traveling: disinfectant wipes, spray hand sanitizer, travel size deodorant, powdered sunscreen, lavender hand lotion, rose face spray. I never forget my silk eye mask for overnight flights. It is a lifesaver and I swear by it! I’ve purchased a few items from this brand and can tell you, that it is so worth it! If you’re looking for an eye mask, look no further! See link below for my favorite eye mask.
Bonus Tip* A little champs never hurts no one. Wink Wink.
Cheers to red-eye flights and long travel days! ❤
Tara Correll | Travel & Lifestyle 