Travel Tips

IT IS SUMMERTIME! 

Summer is when most people travel to see relatives, have vacations, or weekend getaways. 

I wanted to share some of my favorite tips on how to have a carefree vacation without forgetting necessary items.

• Pack an extra set of clothes/toothbrush/make-up in your carry-on incase the airlines "misplaces your luggage"

• Your only going to be gone for a couple of week or less so try travel-sized items. 
• Bed, Bath, and Beyond has a three aisles full of travel size products-organic/and non-organic
• My favorite ones
Tide for the Sink!! ITS PERFECT!
Toilet Seat Covers
SHOUT
Sanitizer Spray
• One item I take on the plane/train with me is a neck pillow. 

• Mine is from the Container Store with a compartment for a blanket. I hate using the ones from airplanes. However if you just bring a neck pillow, I suggest you wearing an oversize scarf to use as a blanket, that can also spruce up an outfit, or be needed to visit a mosque!

• Once at your destination, I always carry a roll of toilet paper with me (especially foreign countries!) You never know where you might have to use the restroom! Most overseas restrooms only have a "hole" in the ground with no toilet paper. Or you have to pay for a dirty toilet. (This is where the seat covers come in handy).

• Always make copies of your credit cards/passport/driver's license/itinerary---give a copy to relatives and keep one in your suitcase. You never know where you might "lose" things!

• I always see if the hotels we are staying at have a blow-dryer so I won't have to pack one. **BE CAUTIOUS WITH OVERSEAS PLUGS....some don't "power up" our utilities like here in the U.S. One time Briana and I were straightening and blow-drying our hair at the same time...and we took out the ENTIRE FLOOR'S ELECTRICITY IN ITALY!!
• Briana bought a european straighten on E-Bay because we travel so much. If you studying abroad this might be the best option! 

• See if your credit card company has any incentives for using "their credit card" in the area you are traveling. For instance, Discover is offering 20% cash back for using their card in Czech Republic right now.

• My Favorite App for Traveling(or not having to pay for texts) is "TEXT+" 
• It is free texting while using wi-fi. 

• There is a website called HERmail.net   It answers any and all questions about what women your pack in a specific location. 

• FOOD--be cautious. You never know if local food might make you sick.
•  Drink lots of water. And pack Tums or constipation medicine just in case!! YOU NEVER KNOW! I always pack nuts and seeds to help retain water and maintain a healthy "body system!" 

I HOPE THIS HELPS!! HAPPY TRAVELS YA"LL!