7 Travel Essentials For The Adventurous Soul
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One of the most heart-filling and worthwhile things a woman can do to deepen her soul as well as create life-long memories is stepping out into an adventure and exploring what the world has to offer. Whether it’s the romantic lights of Paris, the timeworn streets of London, the gorgeous rainforests of Colombia, or the breathtaking mountains of China — experiencing other cultures will help broaden your understanding and empathy while enriching your mind and heart.
But as wondrous as traveling can be, it certainly has its stresses – especially if we’re traveling alone – making sure not to underpack or overpack, keeping track of our belongings, and anticipating needs we might not foresee. Below, find seven travel essentials that will make your adventure that much better.
A sturdy backpack.
Yes – this one’s a bit obvious, but necessary nonetheless. Every adventurer needs a pack that’s built to last and carry anything and everything we’ll need – and we suggest a backpack. While lovely rolling bags are undoubtedly aesthetically pleasing, perhaps practicality ought to win out in this scenario. When on an adventure where you’re catching trains, rambling down streets, and jumping on planes, a backpack that stays close to your body, yet never in the way, will be your best friend.
A passport wallet.
Traveling to a new land calls for a wallet that won’t just hold your funds, but your passport, too. Thus, a passport wallet! You’ll love getting your passport stamped as you enter every new country, but digging through purses and backpacks to find it can be a hassle, and even leave it more susceptible to getting lost or stolen. Give yourself only one especially important belonging to keep track of by getting a passport wallet – leaving everything totally essential to us getting home all in one place.
A water bottle.
While it’ll need to stay empty through security, you’ll be glad you have a trusty container that will always be there to quench your thirst. Not to mention, water bottles, despite being so essential, can be an inconvenience to find when we’re unfamiliar with our surroundings, environmentally unfriendly, and just plain expensive.
Solid perfume.
As we embark on new adventures everyday, not knowing where the day will take us, showers might be difficult to schedule in. Plus, with running around a new country all day, we’re bound to work up a sweat. But that doesn’t mean we have to suffer and smell! Solid perfume is the perfect way to freshen up throughout your journey – it’ll never break or spill in your bag, but will always be there at a moment's notice to freshen things up – just in case you’re asked to dinner by a handsome stranger, of course.
A pair of slip-on boots.
The worst offender when it comes to taking up precious packing space? Shoes. So to save room, just take one pair – but to do that, you’ll need a pair of shoes that can serve all your needs. A pair of slip-on boots will not only keep your feet and ankles well-protected, dry, and supported, but they’ll also go perfectly with almost any outfit. These shoes are where classy meets practical meets comfort.
A disposable camera.
You might assume these stopped being useful fifteen years ago – and while our phones are capable of taking extraordinary pictures now, having a disposable camera nearby that doesn’t need charging, won’t break, and captures moments quickly, allowing you to get back to the views, is a priceless thing to have.
Pepper spray.
Yes, really! While you’re having the time of your life, taking in the incredible views, and trying things for the first time, safety is still essential. Having a pocket pepper-spray will help make you feel just a bit more at ease, while hopefully never having to use it. But it’s better to have it and not need it, than to wish you had it when you need it most. Not to mention, it’s so tiny and light that it’ll never get in the way. (Note: pepper spray is only permitted in checked bags, not carry-on.)