1. iPod & Good noise cancelling headphones to stop that awful airplane humming in your brain
I load videos in MP4 on my iPod and I watch Sex & The City when my HP Mini Netbook is drained.
2. A light paperback book in case you get tired of music, movies or videos
Consider donating the book when you’re done reading it, to anywhere in the cities you are visiting. It’s one less thing to carry back.
3. Comfortable clothing
You don’t want anything to press hard into your belly, or make you itch, or be too tight to make you squirm in your small economy seat.
4. A sweater/blanket to stay warm
I bring a pashmina so I can wear it in public. Your body temperature drops when you sleep, so you will need to stay warm when you’re dozing.
5. Travel pillow for your head for long flights
A must have for me, so I don’t end up with a crooked, painful neck or drooling on someone’s shoulder.
6.Comfy slip on and off shoes
Don’t forget to wear your socks!!
7. Some snacks
I hate airplane snacks.
Has anyone tried that foul Air Canada mustard trail mix BS? That made me gag…
8. Anti-bacterial wipes
To refresh your face & to wipe down the sides of the chairs & maybe the table too
9. Canteen of water
Bring an empty water bottle and fill it up once you get past security.
10. Lip balm
It gets dry on the plane.
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1. A book or two (or three, depending on how long the trip is).
2. My current spiral-bound notebooks: one for ideas, inspiration, quotations to remember, et cetera, and one for writing practice. I can't go anywhere without at least one of them, and since they both fit easily in my purse, it's not an issue.
3. Filofax. I carry it with me normally, so it might not count, but I like having my to-do lists, schedule, and addresses with me so I can catch up on them if I have time.
4. Notecards and stationery. I love sending letters, so I tend to carry at least a notecard or two with me everywhere, since I often find myself with a few free minutes.
5. Lip balm. All the time, no questions asked.
6. Good pens, that don't scratch and don't bleed too much. I generally carry one ballpoint and one that is smoother, since I prefer to design in ballpoint and write letters/note things down in the other.
7. Jazz pants and a comfortable sweater. Best combination ever, as it looks good enough for most things, yet I can move around in it as well, a must for dancers.
8. Goldfish. The crunchy, edible kind made of cheese, that is. Tastes good, filling, and cheerful.
9. Fiance. Traveling is much more fun with him, and he makes a good pillow. 🙂
10. I'd never taken my laptop on a trip until this past December, and I realized how wonderful it was to be able to read on the computer or do research (the airline had a Christmas special of free wifi for all flights until January 2), both of which make flights go by so much faster.
10 travel essentials:
1.decongestant tabs/painkillers
2.pashmina scarf- in black or green
3.moisturiser for face,hands -as required amount to pass the security
4.lip balm/vaseline/lip gloss
5.socks – definitely. longer trips i wore support stockings.
6.paperback book or magazine
7.pen and small notebook
8.mints/ gums/
9.wear comfortable clothing.wear hooded cardigan or jumper- keep me all warmth when snoozing.
10. is passport included in this? or travel insurance?
You’ve pretty much hit all of them. I’ll be flying next month while pregnant – it’s a short flight, but still need to get up every once in a while and move. I pretty much need my iPod, a book or magazine, comfy pants, shoes that are easy to slip on and off (I wear mary-jane style Crocs, and they’re light to boot), lip balm, and a good snack.
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That is odd because I’ve heard of many people at our airport getting in trouble for that. Hmmm…
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I don’t see how.
I’ve traveled often, and they say once you get past security checkpoint with an empty water bottle or canteen, and then you fill it up in the area where people wait for their planes, it’s fine — because it’s water not from outside, but from the airport.
It’s no different than buying a water bottle after the checkpoint.
I do a lot of Europe-US flights, so I’ve become pretty good about my travel essentials 😉
here’s my list (no sleep aid on there as i can sleep like a baby on a plane when listening to muse…)
1) ipod nano for music and videos
2) noice cancelling headphones (i prefer in-ear buds)
3) aspirin – not just for headaches, but also takes as a precaution against thrombosis (blod clogs) on flights of 6+ hours
4) water (same trick as used by fb)
5) travel pillow and ultra light fleece blanket
6) extra pair of warm socks, so I can take my shoes off and put them on
7) good paperback book and easy reading magazine
8) contact lens container (already filled, so i can take them out), glasses, eyedrops
9) lip balm, facial moisturizer, tooth brush and paste
10) snacks (sliced apple, dried fruits, crackers, sweets)
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To each her own. I enjoy in-ear buds but not on the plane because they tend to fall out, and don’t really (for me) cancel out the noise of people around me.
That aspirin idea is a good one though. I’m going to add it to my list for the future!!
hi FB,
my list,
1) obviously an allersac, did you know all you have to do is slip the pillow pocket over the top of the seat, unzip and climb in.
2) ipod classic , 60GB , holds my music, movies.
3) strong comfy eye glasses so i can SEE my movies
4) noise cancellation over the ear headphones, not buds. i find they keep out the noise better.
5 )memory foam travel pillow which compresses down to 1/4 it’s size for easy packing
6) Magazines, no patience to read a book with all the intrusions ( noise, people etc ) around
7) DRUGS ! tylenol ( headaches muscle cramps ) neil-med naso gel ( dry nose, cold prevention ) and depending on the length of the flight sleep-aids ( what ever i can get my hands on )
8) anti bacterial wipes because fellow travels can be quite disgusting
9) earplugs for when i just want quiet
10) taser, for anyone that really bugs me.
Obviously an Allersac. I didn’t know you could use it that way.
I like the noise cancellation headphones that go over the ear too — that’s why I bought the Bose Quiet Comforts
Drugs!? I didn’t even think about aspirin.. but that’s a good idea. As is the taser, or a ball & gag.
Great must haves 😉