“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Bonjour!
I love to travel and enjoy planning trips, organizing what I will need to take, and sharing what I’ve learned about the process (through beaucoup de trial and error) over the years.
As 2019 draws to a close, I’m beginning to think about possible travel plans for 2020, including a jaunt across the pond to London with L’Husband. I recently wrote about my top two travel tips, and adding a post about my Ultimate Packing List is a nice corollary.
Every time I travel, I refine the List in some way. After five years of tweaking, it covers what I (almost) always take with me when I travel. It the starting point for packing, not the final destination.
I also know I will continue to adjust and adapt the List to shifting needs and wants. For instance, I have started to take my own lotions and cleansers to accommodate my sensitive skin (to avoid or reduce rosacea flare-ups; le sigh).
Please use, share, and make the List your own! You can also download a printable PDF version here:
Les Essentiels
- Cash, credit card
- Passport
- Travel wallet
- Suitcase
- Backpack / tote
- Purse / clutch
En Route
- Reusable water bottle
- Eye mask
- Headphones
- Wipes
- FODMAP-friendly snacks, such as almonds
Les Articles de Toilette
- 󠆷 Prescription medicine(s)
- 󠆷 Makeup
- 󠆷 Shampoo, conditioner
- 󠆷 Soap, face soap
- 󠆷 Face, eye creams
- 󠆷 Lip balm
- 󠆷 Sunscreen
- 󠆷 Eye drops, ear drops
- 󠆷 Cough drops
- 󠆷 Antacid
- 󠆷 Band-Aids
Les Vêtements
- 󠆷Jacket, scarf, hat, gloves (depending on the season)
- 󠆷Pajamas
- Camisole / tank top
- Undergarments
- Socks
- Jeans, black pants
- Comfortable sneakers, flats
Les Accessoires
- Cell phone, charger
- Small Bluetooth speaker, charger
- International adapter
- Glasses / contacts
- Small umbrella
Etc.
- Business cards
- Laptop, charger
- Tea bags
N’oubliez pas! I recently shared my top two travel tips and you can download a printable PDF of the List here:
What do you always take when you travel?
Merci for reading and please subscribe and share!
Amitiés,
Katie
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