When I go to the beach, I always try to think of everything I could possibly need so that I don’t have to return to my car or my hotel. I tend to overpack for the beach, but when I focus only on the essentials, these are my must have items.

As you well know from this blog, when I travel, I am all in for excursions, walking tours, beach days and whatever else keeps me out and about and moving. Effective sweat and odor protection is mandatory because I must smell good at all times. SheaMoisture has introduced its first-ever antiperspirant deodorant collection specifically designed for rich melanin skin, ensuring you stay fresh all day, every day.

I started traveling solo back in 2019, and one of the first things I did was add a first aid kit to my packing routine. The kit has evolved over time, but make no mistake that it has come in handy on more than one occasion. Accidents and minor illnesses can happen at any time, so I’ve got a list of twelve things I always have in my travel first aid kit.

The more I travel, the more I get it down to a system- how to pack to maximize space, what the essentials are versus what I can leave behind, how to get through the airport as quickly as possible and how to be most comfortable. I narrowed this list down to the twenty things I think you need most when you travel.

The Away expandable carry on is the perfect travel luggage so so many reasons. It’s sleek and modern, it locks with a passcode, has a front pocket and other thoughtful features, and best of all, it expands to ensure that I never have to check a bag.