Travel upgrades I want to make

How I travel hasn’t changed in the pat 6 years or so (modulo COVID) and I shared things that make my travel easy. But here are upgrades I want to make!

Purchases

• Little notebook in passport holder

• Change up my charging bag to have the following:

  • One plug with multiple USB C ports

• Leakproof containers shampoo, body wash and conditioner

• Add air tag to:

  • Wallet

  • Backpack

  • Carry on bag

  • Keys

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.

Travel wardrober

• Get the following:

  • Compression socks

  • Eye mask

  • New travel outfit

    • Loose pants with good pockets

    • Loose sweatshirt with pockets

Getting there

• Decide on flights for which I want business class:

  • Duration based? Longer flights?

  • Flights to the location vs on the return flight

  • Time of flight (afternoon vs night)

• How to fly business class when I want to?

• What is the current situation with my points?

• What travel credit cards will give me the most flexible points