Travel upgrades I have made
How I travel hasn’t changed in the pat 6 years or so (modulo COVID). So I thought I would share things I do to make travel easier on myself:
Packing
I create a copy of my packing template for each trip and then add trip specific things like clothes, accessories, etc. This makes it easy for me to know what to pack.
Use packing cubes
Have a separate set of toiletries for travel to cut down on packing time and frustration.
Have a separate set of chargers for traveling.
Audit and refill things when unpacking (e.g. shampoo, tooth paste, etc).
I pack a change of underwear and socks in my carry on in case my luggage goes missing.
Have air tags in each check in bag.
Getting there
I have Global Entry which gets me TSA Precheck making getting through airports easy.
Try to book on an airline where I have status so I can get free checked bags.
Confirm what lounge I can access and add myself to the waitlist if possible and free to do so.
Have a dedicated passport holder with all my travel documents.
For long flights or those with layovers I make sure to pack toiletries like face wash and some tooth paste and a tooth brush to make sure I can freshen up if needed.
During the trip
Get an eSIM using Airalo since its easiest to use and I can install it before I get to my destination.
Unpack toiletries into the bathroom and then the rest of the stuff doesn’t leave my suitcase.
Pack any purchase into the suitcase at the end of the each day so I know how much luggage space I have during the trip.
