Travel Gear

Luggage

Away Bigger Carry On – I wrote a long review of this suitcase since I’ve been using it for about three years now.

Away Everywhere Bag – The Everywhere Bag has a full wraparound zip opening to give easy access to the spacious main compartment. Its trolley sleeve perfectly secures to any Away suitcase. 

Small Crossbody Bag – I’m currently using the Marc Jacobs snapshot crossbody bag. I also got these microlocks to secure the zippers closed – it helps reduce any pickpocket threats!

Travel Necessities

Bose Headphones – These noise canceling headphones are a must when surviving a long flight (or when you can’t sleep at night!).

Sunscreen – I’ve been using the Supergoop every single face sunscreen and it doesn’t leave any residue behind.

Sunglasses – The Ray-Ban aviators are my favorite.

Comfortable Walking Shoes – I’ve been wearing Superga’s for so long, but they don’t keep the non-platforms in stock. I’ve recently purchased a pair of Veja’s that I’m loving lately.

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Katie and Zack overlooking the town of Nuremberg
Zack standing on the stone stairs at Fortress Hohensalzburg in Salzburg, Austria, surrounded by historic walls and medieval architecture with panoramic views nearby.
Katie wearing a matching black set from Amazon

Travel Accessories

Travel Containers – This set of four TSA approved 1 oz travel size containers can be used for pills, small jewelry, or cosmetics. They have a twist lock top, and come with spoons to scoop out any cosmetics back into the original container.

Pill Organizer Box – This 14 compartment pill case box comes with pre-printed medicine name labels. Each compartment has its own lid for easy access.

Katie standing in front of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy, smiling with crowds of tourists gathered in the square and the ancient temple’s grand columns rising in the background under a sunny sky.
Katie standing in front of the Pantheon
Katie standing with a tour guide in front of the USS Constitution in Charlestown, Massachusetts, with the historic wooden ship’s masts and rigging visible behind them. The scene captures a moment of learning at America’s oldest commissioned naval vessel.
Katie and Freedom Trail Tour Guide
Katie standing in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, on a sunny day, smiling with green grass in the foreground and the iconic ancient amphitheater rising behind her.
Katie at the Colosseum

Camera Gear

Camera – Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera is my go-to

iPhone – I also take a million photos with my iPhone.

Tripod – This flexible tripod is small, which makes it fit great in my luggage. It can hold my phone or my Canon.

Travel guides

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Katie and Zack standing at a scenic viewpoint above Hohenschwangau Valley in Bavaria, Germany, with sweeping views of forested hills, winding roads, and alpine lakes stretching below.

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