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The A(my) List
“With age, comes wisdom.” Or at least, a lot of opportunities for travel mistakes. A quick tally shows I’ve traveled for pleasure over 310 days on 26 trips. That’s a lot of packing, unpacking, and reconsidering what I’ve packed. With all this practice, I’m sharing my honest opinions on must have travel accessories and trip experiences I have tried and recommend.
As always, I encourage you to use what you already own before buying new.
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The gear I carry for sustainable travel, nature travel, cruising, & packing help
The items below are some of my favorite tested and recommended items. I carry these on every trip. I’ve shared more ideas for travel accessories in my gift-giving guides. 60+ Best Travel Gifts and Top Ten Gifts for the Eco-friendly Traveler.
Sustainable Travel Gear
Items to Help You Be a More Responsible Traveler
- insulated bottle for when I need to keep things cool
Reviews & Suggestions
Travel Gear:
Nature Travel
My Go-To Gear to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Beach/Sun hat – I can roll this hat or flatten it for packing. Still looks great!
For great nature shots on your phone, try the spotting scope below!
Reviews & Suggestions
Binoculars for Travel
Guide to Gear and Gadgets for an African Safari
Travel Gear:
Cruising
Make your cruise even more relaxing!
Travel tray for chargers, room key, etc. – item shown is from SeaBags.
Packing Gear
Items that make traveling light easier
Packing cubes – #1 of our must have travel accessories
AirTag – pack in any bags you need to check.
Reviews & Suggestions
25 Best Camera Bags for Women (2022)
15 Best Personal Carry-On Bags (2022)
Travel Easier with the Best Packing Apps
Tom Bihn Luminary 12 (reviewed 9/2017)
Osprey TrailKit (reviewed 10/2018)
More Must Have Travel Accessories- Travel Technology and Clothing
Travel Technology
Gears, Gadgets, and Travel Apps
Noise-canceling headphones or earbuds – In addition to these high-end earbuds, I usually carry inexpensive headphones like these. They’re magnetic so don’t tangle!
Spotting Scope for taking great photos with your phone!
Reviews & Suggestions
Travel Clothing
Comfortable easy-care items for women over 50
Reviews & Suggestions
10-piece Travel Capsules – What’s Really in My Bag
Dress, Wool& Rowena Merino Wool
Cardigan, Wool& Landmark Merino Wool (sponsored)
Lightweight, Easy-Care, & Convertible Clothing options for travel
More Travel Clothing Suggestions
The A List: Travel Experiences
Favorite tours and experiences at home and abroad
International & Greater U.S.
Best Afternoon Teas in the World
Antelope Canyon with Ken’s Tours
Istanbul on Food
Egypt with Abercrombie & Kent
Rhino Africa, luxury safari tour company
Massachusetts & New England
Most Beautiful Cycling Routes in Southeastern NE
Whale Watching in Massachusetts
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Pilgrim Hall Museum
Plimoth Patuxet
Tower Hill Garden
