Europe: Take Two! I left the country again, and before I departed, my planning instincts kicked in on full power. The last time I left, I managed to pack for exactly what I would need while in Italy and for this trip, I wanted to make sure I stayed along the same lines so as to efficiently have everything for this next excursion. I took the old list from below and revamped it a bit to include things I did not have last time. Check out the document below to get an idea for what I brought.
What's cool about this handy dandy packing checklist above is that you can double click any space under the "done" section and it will put a cute little check-mark! I have also used Sygic again, creating the ultimate daily plan if we decided to use it. With the help of Sygic, which was a GREAT asset to me on my last vacation, I was able to plan every move and tour to the T. In hindsight, the first trip was a lot different and required my friend and I chart every step, but this trip, we got off schedule more than a couple of times, but it was still great to have a guide that we could attempt to stick by. We also utilized GetYourGuide again which had awesome savings and tours that we made great use of. So take the Sygic planner tool with a grain of salt and know that we didn't follow it exactly, but it really came in handy! What I ChangedTravel InsuranceFor this trip I ended up buying A LOT of clothes beforehand so I could look my best. In doing this, I was TERRIFIED I would lose my luggage or something horrible like that, so I ensured that I had at least a little bit of protection by purchasing a more inclusive travel insurance plan. I went over to Insure My Trip, and purchased a plan under Berkshire Hathaway for $50, which includes things such as baggage delay reimbursements, delayed flight reimbursements, and cancellation reimbursements. It also comes with the basics like medical and dental, which is great for a scaredy-cat like me. If you are interested in travel insurance, just know that it is NOT a must, I would just prefer to have it as opposed to not having it and being in a pickle. This plan worked well for my needs and if you chat with someone on the website, be sure to tell them EXACTLY what you want and they should be able to find a plan that accommodates to your preferences. I was a bit nervous about doing this, but I feel that $50 is not much to gamble when it comes to my comfort and safety. I made sure to add this to my travel list so that I could have a copy of all insurance documents while abroad. I also made sure to add to my checklist a copy of my contact information which should be in the luggage so that if the tag gets lost, there will be another way for someone to contact me about returning it. All of those new clothes going to waste...? I don't think so. Offline ContentI absolutely MUST listen to something while flying as it keeps my nerves at bay. Because of my nerves, I have made sure to download my offline Spotify playlists (if you don't have Spotify, it's an awesome service where one can listen to nearly ANYTHING they want for a monthly price). The beauty of making your playlist available offline is that you can listen to your content anywhere! Make sure to download your playlists this while on WIFI with a bit of time to spare if you have a lot of content. When back in an area where you don't need your content offline (like being back in the states), make sure to take your content back online, as having content OFFLINE takes up a lot of phone storage space. ALSO, little side note about offline content. Netflix now allows users to download their shows! KindleMy Kindle... Light of my life, fire of my loins (Lolita reference anyone?). I am OBSESSED with my Kindle Paperwhite, when I tell people it is one of the best investments I have ever made, I MEAN IT. I bought my baby last year around fall from a gentleman on Offerup, he said he didn't like reading and was willing to part with this iconic device for $50...HIS LOSS! I have used this Kindle almost every day since getting it, and I can take it anywhere, I even have some pockets in skirts and jackets that my Kindle fits nicely into. I should make money from them because of how much I hype this product. I can get nearly any book I want on this and what makes it even better?: almost EVERY library in the states has an online e-book catalog where you can "check out" a Kindle compatible e-book for free. How cool is that? What is also cool about the Kindle Paperwhite is that it is fantastic for people who suffer from screen-induced eye strain due to those pesky phone or laptop backlights. The Paperwhite has a special ink that makes the screen look like words on a paper. I panicked when I first got it because I thought it was broken, especially since turning the page gave a little bit of lag, but all that is the charm of the device. This feature is actually soothing to your eyes to use it! Calming DownSo, as you know from my previous posts, I am TERRIFIED of flying. On the last trip, my friend and travel partner told me I might need help for our next getaway and I agreed. So this time, I went to see my doctor. She immediately scratched me off a prescription for Ativan which I have never tried but wholeheartedly agreed might be the best for me based off of a little online research. I have also added calming teas to my list. I planned on bringing some chamomile or lavender teas so that I could ask the flight attendant for hot water to pour over. The plan was for the combination of tea and Ativan to put me right to sleep for my seven hour flight. I also HATE being cold on the plane, it contributes to me being a bit anxious, so I brought a cozy pair of socks to make sure my feet were warm, because for me warm feet=warm woman. Mini Essentials KitHoney, you've never seen anything cuter...this Minimergencies kit is the size of my palm and contains ALL of the things I stress about on a daily basis, in fact, I had an emergency the other day where I had to break this kit out! I thought about how I could make one on my own if I wanted, but this bag is too darn cute, I couldn't pass it up! Compressed Face MaskAHHH! I love this idea so much, I first saw this online and it HIT me, if my face breaks out because of OTHER brands masks...why can't I just make my own? I hate having micro-breakouts when on vacation because it makes me feel self conscious about myself and it takes my mood down. These masks can be plopped in anything homemade or safe to use by your standards and stored in a plastic baggie for the plane! They're only $2.90 at Forever 21, click for the link to it! For extra fun, rub on an eye cream and put a chilled mask dipped in green tea for a fresh face while traveling or just at home! All in all, I wanted to make sure that on this trip, I pamper myself a bit as I have been working my tail off since the last trip and felt I deserved a little bit more!
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