15 Best Travel Essentials for First Solo Trip

When I took my first single journey abroad, I was 22 years old, and I never got excited. My plan was to spend two months to cross Europe in a classic post-college backpacking extrusion, and then meet with my mother for the last two weeks of the journey. This was one of the most influential trips of my life to date – I learned a lot about myself and gained extreme confidence. In addition, it really made my deep love of travel solid.

As I packed, most of my inspirations came from my parents’ suggestions (both went to their own post-grade adventures) and some travel blogs were followed at that time. I felt very ready and proud of my ability to pack the light strategically for a long journey (perhaps I am still a stable carry-on-on traveler). Now with the experience of more than a decade under my belt, I have some modifications in my single travel packing list required. In fact, I recently got an opportunity to relay this knowledge, when my younger sister made her first single visit throughout Europe. Below, you will find the items that I recommended that she takes on her journey-from the campfurtable shoes to the easily carry travel bags that make the journey safe, easy and more enjoyable.

Light stuff

When my sister asked what kind of suitcase she should bring, I made a suggestion that was compact, soft and lighter. For my journey, I used one such wheels, but could double as a backpack for the final feature. While the goods I used 10 years ago, it is no longer present, Osopre Sojern is a close Comp (and a bag that I have personally brought on several trips over the last few years). I think you can take it as a backpack or daffel or wheel around it when your back needs a break. It has enough compact to fit in overhead compartment and trains with comfort. If the wheels seem unnecessary for your trip, I would recommend Calpack Terra Big Duffle Backpack, which converts from an organized duffle bag to an easy-to-core pack.

Belt bag or crossbody bag

In addition to compact items, I love bringing a small personal bag that sits close to my body and can catch my essential things during travel days and searching. I am individually a big fan of belt bags, especially this editor-loving lululeman everywhere belt bags. Its 1-liter size means that it can be an impressive amount of items such as your phone, wallet, passport, portable charger, and more. In addition, its water-circulation clothes will also be caught during bad weather conditions. I also recommend Calpak Terra Small Sling Bags, or-My Full favorite-Hyer Goods Upcycled Lather Fanny Pack (which is currently half the price). Sling crossbody bags are another travel bags ideal for single exploration due to their versatility; I love Gigi Pip Drew Real Leather bag, MZ Walece Metro Sling Bag, and FP Movement Bulls Eye Sling Bag.

portable charger

There is nothing more disappointing (or potentially unsafe) than the battery of the dead phone, while you are out and a single trip. As a person who used to let my phone die in my early twenty -seventh condition (okay, I am still not great about it), a portable charger is important – and I was sure to tell me that my younger sister who is cut off me with the same cloth when this phone comes when it comes to maintenance. After taking photos or maping a new destination, after spending a day, your phone can lose juice very quickly, and to know that you provide so much peace of mind that you can recharge when you go with a power bank in this way. Charmcast Power Bank also has built -in cords, so you will never forget behind you in the hotel room. And its universal compatibility means that you can use it for many devices so that earbuds and tablets can also be charged.

Casual sneakers

Shoes can travel or break a trip, especially if you plan a lot of walking. On my first single trip, I opted for a pair of trendy shoes, which were postponed for comfort (I would not name), and eventually left my legs covered with a blisters. While packing, I never made that mistake again, which is why I advised my sister to pack a pair of reliable running shoes for her visit. It is highly recommended with a 7,700+ five-component ratings in Reebok Club C Amazon, durable rubber soles, padded sock liner (to prevent rub), and appreciates easy-to-leather exterior. Other popular options include Travel + holiday Editor- and Celebar-Remed Karum’s shoes or another pair I wore everyone, Opers Tree Flyer.

Personal safety device

Until my sister returned from her journey, I did not discover that Burde original safety alarm (shout for this Rev T+L Editor Review to make me familiarizing the product), but next time, I am sure that he has packed it. This slim device seems just a kitchen – but when you pull its safe pin, it emits a loud siren noise and brightens the lights to alert others in the area that you are in danger. Only at $ 30, I now consider this small but powerful safety equipment, which should be for single female travelers.

Door alarm

Generally, I feel very safe during my single trip. I am proud to be aware of my surroundings, and listen to my intuition if someone feels a position or place. He said, when it comes time to get ready for the bed … I start feeling less comfortably in a hotel room alone. Another safety tool that I suggest to both my sister and other passengers for peace of mind is a door alarm from Sabar. You simply set this compact device to the entrance of your room, and the alarm will sound if anyone opens the door – and it will prevent the door from opening forward so that you can keep out of the path of damage.

Tipped trip towel

This packing item usually applies to any person living in the hostel (which was true for my first single journey, and my sister): You need a reliable, quick-drying towel, as many hostels will not supply (or you have to rent a fee). It is very light of nomadics and takes almost no place in your bag, which is important for that precious packing space. Even if you are not living in a hostel, such a light towel comes in handy if you plan to go to a beach during your journey, or just want to sit while sitting in a park.

Body wipes

Like my first single journey, my sister was starting on a multitude, multiplication tour. This meant that there was a lot of running, and there is not always a lot of time for renewed time among destinations. So I recommended that she brings a simple set of body wipes – which may do miracles to help you feel a little refreshed after a long train or bus ride. I also love the travel-shaped tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, which helps to calm the ultra-dry airplane and different climate-teasing skin during your journey.

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Hydration is always important, but let’s face it: water bottles can be cumbersome when you are trying to pack light. During my single trip a decade ago, I brought this platpus softbottal, and it acted like an attraction. When it is full, it does not take so much place; When it is empty, it rolls into nothing. If you want something more traditional, Nathan soft flakes are only easier to portable and pack, but it has a cutting valve that likes something.

A multidimenous dress

One of my biggest non-parasical packing required for a single trip is one of the dress you can wear for many opportunities-the theater is a casual dinner or a night in the theater. For warm months, I would suggest packing a dress that is a simple style and more loose-dhala-dhee, both for comfort and ease. Some of the magnificent options include Dase Scoop Neck Midi Dress or Ebercrombi high-linen-balance maxi dress. When you are keeping things lighter on a single journey, all these versatile clothes will protect you from space packing – and where your journey takes you, it is easy to wear or down clothes based on where your journey takes you.

A button-down top

Again, the game name with a single journey is streamlined packing. This is why another staple item I always suggest is a classic button-down. It is very versatile: Wear it with jeans, on a dress, and even as a swimsuit cover-up-vivcation is almost endless. I recommend excessively packing a cotton or linen blend top such as silk cotton or arytizia archive linen shirt in this Everlane assembled shirt; Clean lines and calm materials of these shirts will make you feel polished and put together, even if you spent overnight sleeping overnight!

Headphone

Certainly, the headphones come to work during a long flight or train ride, but I think they are particularly useful during a single journey – allow me to explain. While navigating an unfamiliar city, instead of constantly staring at your phone – which takes my attention away from my surroundings and labeled me as an unknown tourist – I just program the destination in Google Map, slip on a headphone, and play direct directions in my ear. In this way, I can put my eyes forward and tell me about me, while still knows when to turn. My favorite Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth earbuds are; They relax on my earlob instead of my ear so that they do not completely exclude my surroundings, which helps me to be cautious.

A versatile swimsuit

You never know when your journey will call for a spontaneous swimming – no matter the weather! For example, on a single trip to Oslo, Norway in the last winter, I found myself trying to try traditional contrast therapy – aka aka a waterside sat in a communal sauna, and then jumped into the fosers for a cold. The issue is that having a reliable swimsuit suit on the hand is always very good when your single trip can take you anywhere – after all, traveling alone means that you can pive plans on a moment notice. This adorable of LSPACE is yet functional one-tukra is comfortable and provides some coverage to make it suitable for any type of swimming opportunity, whether warm tubs, beaches, or sauna.

Micro staple jewelry

In general, while traveling, I do not pack too much jewelry: I cling to everyday necklace stack and haggi earrings that go with everything. This strategy is especially true if I am traveling single because I do not like to move valuable items over it when I am constantly going from place to another. I suggested that my sister sticks the basics of jewelry for her visit – even attractive accessories could attract you (which is usually a good idea to avoid being alone), and they can label you as a goal for pickpocket. What is more, packing and wearing very easy clothes by streamlining the jewelry – ideal when you are on a busy program. I personally prefer a simple set of huggies such as Madwell, thick Gorjana Hops, or my favorite Galard earrings, which allows you to swap the attraction for the appearance of different earrings.

A travel journal

One of the things that do not talk about people with Solo trip is that you are the only one that holds the memories of that journey. Unlike the holidays with family or friends, when you have many eyewitnesses to bounce memories, a single excursion means that you are the protector of your experiences (which can actually be a beautiful thing). So I always recommend bringing a beautiful magazine on a single trip, where you can document the exciting moments and worldly details equally. It hardly takes any room in your luggage, yet it can be a valuable additional for your packing list.

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