If you’ve ever read our blog before, you know that we prioritize comfort above all else when we’re preparing to visit a new city, country, or continent. Of course, we’ve got our jandals with us, but there are a number of other travel essentials we’re sure to bring along on all of our adventures.
Looking for ways to maximize your comfort while you’re exploring the globe? Read on to learn all about our 4 essentials for travelling in comfort.
1) Practical luggage
Your luggage is essentially the star of the show when we’re talking about travelling in comfort. After all, you’ll be lugging it around from the train station to the airport and everywhere in between. Needless to say, you’ll want to have something that’s easy to transport, practical, and light so that you’re not struggling to make departure times or barely managing to get your bag up a flight of stairs.
There are a few different options to consider when choosing the right luggage set for your preferences. Let’s take a look.
- Backpacking packs: If you tend to pack light and travel for long periods of time, a backpacking pack could be the most practical option for you. They’re generally pretty lightweight, can be used as carry-ons if they’re small enough, and they’re easy to haul around with you as you move onto your next destination.
- Rolling suitcases: If you’re not so keen on holding the weight of all your belongings on your back, a rolling suitcase might make the most sense for you. Plus, they’re available in plenty of sizes so whether you pack heavy or on the lighter side, you’ll surely be able to find a suitcase that suits your needs.
2) Comfortable shoe options
In addition to your travel jandals, you’ll probably want to pack a few other options so that you can fit in with the culture of your destination and be able to do all of the activities that you travelled for in the first place. A pair of dress shoes would be useful if you fancy going out for nice meals or enjoy spending your evenings out on the town. And if you need a pair of comfortable tennis shoes to get you from point A to point B, a pair of stylish athletic shoes like Nikes or Inov 8 shoes would be perfect for exploring the city on foot while also fitting in with the local fashion.
3) Clean clothes
Travelling isn’t always as glamorous as social media makes it out to be. Sometimes, you’ll be feeling tired, disheveled, and in desperate need of a place to call home, if only for a few days. Which is why we’re recommending that you make an effort to have clean clothes always at the ready. Trust us, it’ll make a massive difference! No washer or dryer? No problem, just handwash your clothes with some all-purpose castile soap and you’ll feel fresh, clean, and ready to take on your next adventure!
4) In-flight care package
While it’s exciting to be en route to your next travel destination, taking a long flight is anything but comfortable. But just because you’re not in first-class doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the luxury on the other side of the divide. Building yourself an in-flight care package is a great way to get the comfort of luxury travel while staying in the range of your budget.
Here are a few items to include in your care package:
- Snacks
- A reusable water bottle
- A neck pillow and blanket
- A book or magazine
- Headphones
- Hand sanitizer
- A change of clothes
- Facial wipes
Wrapping up
Travelling might be all about stepping outside of your comfort zone, but that doesn’t mean you have to be uncomfortable while you’re doing it. In order to travel in comfort, simply make an effort to:
- Buy practical luggage
- Find comfortable shoe options
- Clean your clothes
- Pack yourself an in-flight care package
If you use these four tips, you’ll be able to hop from adventures in Sydney, Australia to relaxing vibes in Austin, Texas totally at ease. Have any travel tips of your own? Be sure to share them with us in the comment section below.