Everybody’s travel needs are different, and what you require for an enjoyable holiday might differ from somebody else’s. However, there are certain accessories that every woman should have in their travel bag. Beauty items, electrical plug adapters, and entertainment devices are must-have accessories for your travel bag. But before you pack half of your wardrobe and the kitchen sink into your travel bag, you will need to consider how much space you have available and whether you’re subject to weight restrictions, such as if you’re flying to another country on a plane. Here are seven essential things you need to keep in your bag as a woman, no matter where you are traveling.
Beauty Accessories
You probably don’t need your entire makeup kit when you go on holiday. Instead, gather a limited supply of makeup to keep in a single bag. Basic items include mascara, foundation or BB cream, a contour palette, and a couple of makeup brushes. You might also want to throw a mini eyeshadow palette and some blush if you enjoy wearing a full face of makeup while on holiday.
Mini Toiletries
Alongside makeup, consider packing travel-sized toiletries, such as a tube of toothpaste, deodorant, perfumes, and body sprays in crisp and clean scents. Don’t forget your toothbrush, too! You will also need showering accessories like shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel, especially if the accommodation where you’re staying doesn’t provide these toiletries in the bathroom. Choosing travel-sized toiletries minimizes the space they take up in your travel bag so you can have all of your essentials available during your time away from home.
Skincare Products
Just because you’re away from home and enjoying a relaxing holiday, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t neglect your skin! If anything, caring for your skin becomes even more important when you’re traveling because a change in diet or inadequate fluid intake intake can cause it to become excessively dry or oily. Make some room in your travel bag for some skincare essentials, such as a cleanser, face cream, and sunscreen. You will need a cleanser to remove your makeup at the end of the day, face cream to keep your skin moisturized and hydrated, and sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The latter is particularly important if you are heading somewhere hot and sunny. As with your makeup and beauty accessories, try to find travel-sized versions of your favorite skincare products to save space and reduce the weight of your travel bag.
Sleep Accessories
There are several accessories that are absolutely essential for comfortable travel. You will need a travel pillow that you can fold away in your bag, ready to grab when you want a nap during long journeys. It’s also worth investing in noise-canceling earphones that you can use to play relaxing music and drown out the noises of your surroundings. Choosing earphones instead of headphones will save space in your travel bag. Pack an eye mask in your bag if you sleep better in the dark. Public transport can be bright, so an eye mask will enable you to get a decent nap while you’re traveling.
Travel Documents
A number of documents are essential for smooth travel, mainly when traveling abroad and crossing border security. These essential documents include your passport, visa documentation, travel and health insurance paperwork, identification cards, and a travel wallet to store your cash and cards.
Entertainment Items
Let’s face it, travel can be boring, particularly when it’s long haul travel lasting several hours. If there’s room in your travel bag, be sure to pack something to keep you entertained during your journeys and prevent boredom. Whether you enjoy doing crosswords to keep your brain healthy, reading books, writing in a journal, listening to podcasts, or browsing magazines, your chosen form of entertainment will make the time go faster so you can start your vacation as soon as possible.
Medications
If you take regular prescription medications, you’ll need to save space in your travel bag for these. There’s no guarantee that you will be able to access your prescriptions while you’re traveling, so pack enough in your bag to last until you get home. Consider also packing some over-the-counter pain-relieving medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol (acetaminophen) in case you get a headache while you’re traveling.
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