Travel 101: What's in my Travel Handbag?
I love travelling and do so often. Road trips, long distance flights or even short hauls always pave their way into my already occupied life. Therefore my handbag is my constant companion and buddy on every trip that I make around the country or even the globe.
Today I shall dig out the contents of my handbag and show you my travel essentials. You can add these items to your travel key list the next time you plan to travel and make sure you don't miss the necessities:
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This is one of my latest discoveries and has made to the top of my favourites list and is MUST HAVE for hygiene conscious folks. I purchased this off Amazon especially for travel as I was tired of carrying empty plastic bottles while travelling to the West. The portable water bidet comes in various sizes, is made of squeezable plastic and fits conveniently into my handbag. It also comes along with a waterproof cover to avoid accidental spills from leftover water and an angled extendable spray.
The downside is that you cannot store water in it - but I ain't complaining as I fill water from taps in washrooms.
2. Water bottle:
I don't know about you but I consider myself the most dehydrated person on the surface of this planet. I NEED WATER on flight, land, wheels or water. I love carrying a lightweight water bottle to keep myself hydrated throughout my journey.
3. Mobile phone:
I cannot do without this device. As much as I love to stay away from gadgets I still cannot figure out a way out to curb my mobile phone addiction. And ooh... look at this sparkly cover.
4. Eye mask:
I cannot sleep with any amount of light pouring through my eyelids. Nor can I sleep in complete darkness. I, therefore, resort to eye masks and fall asleep in a wink - literally.
5. Earplugs/ Headphones:
Aeroplane naps aren't the easiest, especially with chatty passengers and screaming babies. The howls of a crying infant/ toddler suck patience out of me.
Also, earplugs are a lifesaver in situations when certain airlines charge you extra for using in-flight headphones. Always carry one in your bag and you'll have your entertainment covered.
6. Tissues:
This item is a no-brainer. This item is a favourite amongst messy eaters like me.
7. Hand Sanitiser:
Another important item in my handbag. You will need this each time you eat or visit the loo.
8. Makeup pouch:
I usually carry a handful of makeup essentials in a flight to freshen up my face before landing. A separate post on this is coming soon.
9. Face Mask:
Cabin pressure combined with the notoriously dry air works towards sucking every drop of moisture off your skin. This is when a good sheet mask tailor-made for flights, always comes to the rescue.
Just wipe the makeup off your face, put on a sheet mask and relax.
10. Hand Cream:
Hands are the next most vulnerable victims of the villainous cabin air. A good hand cream like the Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Manicure Cream is the perfect product to carry with you during a flight.
11. Neck pillow:
Before your next flight/ trip purchase a comfortable neck pillow to avoid straining your neck the next time you snooze. Look for one with a button at the ends so you can quickly attach it to your bag once you are done.
12. Caudalie Grape Water:
After I changed my skincare routine a few months ago (and I must say for the better) I have added this to my nighttime CTM. It not only hydrates my skin but provides an even base for the application of other skin care products.
This grape water also serves well during long-distance flights after I remove off my make up. I keep spraying this over my bare face every few hours to keep it hydrated without breaking out.
I'll add a detailed review soon, till then Bon Voyage Folks.
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