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Here are my 10 carry-on travel essentials.  Over the years the list changes as travel changes.  Preparing ahead for a successful trip never changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Vaccination documents.\u00a0 I printed a copy of the travel documents and organized them in a duo-tang folder.\u00a0 We had them electronically, but it is far easier to hand over a printed booklet organized with tabs to customs or airline officials.\u00a0 Especially when the officials are behind a plexi-glass divider.\u00a0<\/li>
  2. Travel package sanitizing wipes and a pack of tissues.\u00a0 Whether cleaning up after a meal or cleaning an area to sit we found them very useful. <\/li>
  3. Extra Masks.\u00a0 Times have changed due to Covid.\u00a0 Several medical grade masks that are comfortable is a must.\u00a0 I like having my mask on a leash so I can let it hang while I eat or drink.\u00a0 2019 I was on a flight from Vancouver to Hong Kong.\u00a0 One of the passengers became very sick. The stewardess attending to the passenger put on a mask.\u00a0 Passengers around the sick passenger began to request a mask.\u00a0 When the stewardess ran out of disposable masks passengers began to grumble about their rights to be provided a mask to wear.\u00a0 How dare the airline run out of masks.\u00a0 How times change!<\/li>
  4. The cables, adapters, and the charging block.\u00a0 Packing cubes have been on the market for a while.\u00a0 I found one that fit our electronic charging accessories perfectly.\u00a0<\/li>
  5. Power bank for charging phones.\u00a0 I picked up a power bank to charge phones a few years ago and it has worked amazing.\u00a0 It charges a phone quicker than the plug-in adapter.\u00a0 I keep it in an outside pocket on my travel pack.\u00a0 I take it out to go through security.\u00a0 They don\u2019t ask for the power bank to be removed but every time I don\u2019t I end up in secondary screening.<\/li>
  6. Two days of clothing.\u00a0 I have had my checked baggage delayed so often it is better to assume I will arrive without my checked bags.\u00a0 I found a packing cube that fits my travel bag perfectly.\u00a0 It is so much easier to dig something out when my clothes are in a packing cube.\u00a0 So much easier at security if selected for secondary screening.\u00a0<\/li>
  7. Toiletry bag.\u00a0 I use a Tumi bag that is airline approved for liquids and gels. I include medications for the trip (never in checked baggage).\u00a0 Shaving needs, toothpaste, and deodorant.\u00a0<\/li>
  8. Be security ready.\u00a0 Plan for security by preparing ahead.\u00a0 Slip-on shoes are so much easier especially for flights over the US as shoes must be removed and x-rayed.\u00a0 Comfortable pants with a plastic belt buckle or no belt.\u00a0 I have comfortable cotton dress pants with an elastic waist that are my favorite.\u00a0 I also like to wear a sport coat as it gives me pockets for coins, watch and boarding pass.\u00a0 Comes off quick to go through x-ray.\u00a0 Remember that security is different every time you go through.\u00a0 This is by design.\u00a0 By being a little unpredictable makes it more secure.\u00a0 Items that didn\u2019t have to come out one time may need to another time.\u00a0<\/li>
  9. Professional attire if you want to be upgraded.\u00a0 I have found I am more likely to get moved up a class on a flight if you dress like you belong there.\u00a0 They don\u2019t pick scruffy people wearing sweats and move them up.\u00a0 How you look and act goes a long way in how you are treated in the entire travel experience.\u00a0 Look professional and smile!\u00a0<\/li>
  10. Something to do.\u00a0 A book or magazine.\u00a0 I take my iPad.\u00a0 Remember to download at home what you want to watch.\u00a0 I bring noise cancelling headphones and cords to connect.\u00a0 Some Asian airlines to not allow the use of Bluetooth headphones.\u00a0 On long flights I find using the cord for my headphones rather than Bluetooth saves battery life.\u00a0 On long flights I enjoy binge watching TV Series that I downloaded ahead of time.\u00a0 Most streaming platforms like Netflix allow you to download content onto your tablet for personal viewing.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Here are my 10 carry-on travel essentials.  Over the years the list changes as travel changes.  Preparing ahead for a successful trip never changes.  Vaccination documents.\u00a0 I printed a copy of the travel documents and organized them in a duo-tang folder.\u00a0 We had them electronically, but it is far easier to hand over a printed … <\/p>\n

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