25 Essential Travel Items – Tips from a Pro-Traveler

Of all the posts I write on my travel blog (and there are thousands), the ones I love the most are packing tips. I’m a little bit OCD and very Type A, and I love to pack in an organized way – I love to pack LIGHT and smart so that I have room in my bag to shop, don’t have junk I don’t need, and have outfits/shoes and all the small things I need for any situation. Having what I need already saves me money on the road so I don’t have to buy things I “forgot”. I am going to share my 25 essential travel items.

From trips through Europe as a budget backpacker to Uganda, India, or Jordan, to luxe trips in Hawaii or Turkey – I’ve been very varied places and do know a thing or two about what to pack and what to leave at home. I’ve also tried and tested SO many products over the years to find favorites. I love fashion and style, but when it comes down to it – I pack what WORKS. This list will have essential travel items I can’t travel without, but I’m not going…