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@@alexyi- I hope you love them! I've tried many different solid shampoos and conditioners, and these are my fav by far. Especially the conditioner; it's the only solid conditioner I've been able to use at all.
I have a large silk scarf that packs into a snack sized bag - makes a cozy blanket, cover-up, or accessory. I also have a small packing bag with plugs, charging cables, battery charger, ear buds & earplugs. It is always packed and ready to go so I can throw it into a purse or backpack.
Group travel tip: if you regularly travel with a group or groups (family, SO, friends, whatever), its helpful for everyone to have a color of their own. For instance, my color is green. My spouse's is black. My sons is blue. As much of my camping and travel gear as possible has my color on it. If not possible, a bit of nail polish or colored duct tape works. That way, it's a lot easier to identify whose gear is whose. I started doing that in Girl Scouts 50 years ago. For instance, my travel backpack, daypack, messenger bag, cosmetic case, travel mug (loose tea), microfiber towel, silicone foldable mug and bowl or mess kit, etc, are all green
Also, having luggage that isn't black or has a colorful tag or something else identifiable is helpful. My carryon bag is gray but has a large bright green tag.
Folding Canvas Tray. I think it came from Magellans. Keeps phone, handkerchief, wallet, pen, change, keys, watch, etc. together on the side table. Folds flat and goes in the top packing cube. I have many of them, and have given many more as gifts.
I bought one and loved it and then found several free sewing guides to make my own as well as some embroidery patterns that do everything except the snaps.
Same; mine is the Maxpedition Gear Tactical Travel Tray (it isn't really 'tactical' ) from Amazon. If I'm not home, it's with me. So convenient to have my wallet, phone, keys, etc. in one spot when I'm in a hotel room or camping. Highly recommended.
Even when traveling solely inside the US, I travel with a UK plug converter for planes. The universal power outlet that many planes have at the seat are often loose and stretched out. A UK plug is big and will stay in those outlets firmly while others fall out.
I’ve always traveled with extension cords because I can have those outlets up on the table and not have to bend down a lot. Also helps to avoid leaving something behind, plugged in on on the floor, that you’re charging before leaving the hotel.
Be careful in the Philippines! They took mine, as they are not allowed in carry-on. And they don't tell you when you check your baggage. And B4U ask: No, I have no clue why.
@@KebTravels Actually it was taken during a stop in Cebu. SIA has a flight from SIN-DVO that returns DVO-CEB-SIN (a triangle). On that trip (there:HAJ-FRA-SIN-DVO back:DVO-CEB-SIN-MUC-HAJ) the cord was taken in Cebu after 5 (FIVE!!) flights!!! Nobody cared before. It is NOT the airline, only the security personnel. And in the Philippines (FEElippines...) this person says this and that person says that. In DVO we had to unpack and surrender vinegar (sealed bottle packed in double plastik ziplock bags) because it was "corrosive" they said. Summary: Extension cord in PH goes to checked baggage, not carry-on.
For anyone in the UK hesitating to buy the Kitsch bars, the shipping is free and it arrives within about 5 days. Also, the shampoo bar is shaped like an 'S' and the conditioner is shaped like a 'C'. Simple but brilliant
I'm a convert to all my packs having a waist/hip strap, even my ultra-light, extra small day pack. I've been carrying the REI Flash 18 for years and it's still in perfect shape. Carries heavier loads more comfortably because the weight is on my hips, not shoulders. New ones weigh just over 9 ounces, and have a removable back cushion that you can leave at home if you want.
A power bank(external battery) for cellphone charging/top ups. First time I brought one with me on a recent Europe trip and I used it more than I expected.
Make sure, it has a capacity of LESS THAN 100 Wh !! It should be packed in a ziplock plastic bag so all contacts are covered!! Otherwise (>100Wh, not sealed/taped contacts) the AIRPORT SECURITY may take it!!
Love your tips! For some reason, I find traveling with a small roll of light colored “painter’s tap”, a permanent marker, couple of empty ziplock bags & few good strong paper towel sheets always comes in handy. Also found those tiny “dry” towels that once wet expands and are great for make up removal, drying your face , etc. and can be reused.
Travel accommodations usually supply soap and conditioner but not shaving cream. Kitsch makes a great solid shaving balm perfect for men and also for women.
My #1 item is my mini umbrella from Muji. I bought it over 5 years ago! It's lightweight and flips right back to normal when the wind flips it inside out. I never leave home without it! And I've learned, it's crazy how many people don't actually carry an umbrella in their purse.
Nora, thanks for the tips. I like that you don’t try to pack for every emergency or scenario. I pack in a minimalist style and always bring a few ziplocks for lining a plane seat pocket or for either the trash I create or picking up trash i find. Happy Traveling!
I bought a small camping clothesline with me and always have it along when traveling. Even if I don't do laundry it helps to air out clothes for another day of wear and gives more options to hang up clothes if the closet is small.
Nice! I traveled with one of those clotheslines for ages and I either didn't use it, or when I tried to use it there wasn't anywhere decent to hang it up. In the end I found it easier to just drape things over chairbacks, shower rails, etc - or simply put on hangers and hang around the room.
Great items to consider - love! I don't go anywhere without my Swiss Card. It's a small credit card sized plastic container with a pen, toothpick, magnifier, scissors, pin, ruler, and file. I've never NOT used it on a trip.
I have mine in my credit card clip. It's the same size and about the thickness of three or four cards. Super convenient and one of those things I find myself using all the time. Lent the scissors to a woman who'd broken her nail, this morning 😀
The perfect power strip would have * universal plugs * surge protection * 2m cord * GaN technology * 65W PD * USB-C [x2], USB-A [x1] Something that goes beyond "first world problems"...
Everyone needs to have their own travel system and routine that works for them, that's as complicated or simple as they feel comfortable with, so there's obviously not one that works for everyone. But it's really helpful to have one and nice to come across so many useful tips. Of course the hard part is having the discipline to actually come up with and use a system, and I'm still working on that. Every trip I take I promise to get it right, and of course don't. The one tip I have is don't put it off till shortly before your trip. You'll have enough on your mind then to likely not have the mental space to do this too. I get trip anxiety before every trip, worried that I'll forget something, pack too much, too little or the wrong things, etc., and I'm just too stressed out to be able to think about anything beyond the absolute essentials. So I have to work on my system well in advance. Someday I'll get it right. I keep telling myself.
@@NoraDunn 😊Yours is now my favorite travel-related channel, not only full of useful information but just pleasant to watch and a welcome respite from the often not so pleasant things going on in the world these days that make travel a bit more dicey now, kind of a micro-vacation from all that.
I wish i had the power strip when i went to Switzerland a few years ago. The ONLY available outlet was mounted about 4 feet above the floor, and the cord on my cell phone charger was about 2.5 feet long. I had to move a chair under the outlet to put my phone on, otherwise it would have just dangled from the cord.
I used to travel with a headlamp, and if I'm going somewhere where I'll be doing a lot of hikes I still take one. Otherwise, I tend to default to my phone flashlight, which isn't ideal. I actually just ordered some tiny rechargeable keychain lights that are apparently as strong as headlamps! Let's see...
I have a small (~2.5 cm x 1 cm) Keychain flashlight that is ridiculously bright and can clip to the brim of my ballcap. It also has multiple settings & you can just use it in your hand, too.
I’m very frugal with toiletries. Many are in the hotels or Airbnbs. Water can be bought at the destination. I reuse the bottle. Nora, your videos are always so helpful. Makes me rethink before I’m on my way. Vietnam this time.
I keep my Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer packed inside itself in my purse 24/7/365. Even in the summer it can be super handy in a chilly restaurant or a drizzly day.
Great suggestions. If I am ultimately taking a cruise in conjunction with a flight, I carry a non-surge suppresor cube (that also has USB-A and USB-C ports), and a multiport USB-only strip that plugs into AC. This avoids the cruise ship restriction on surge suppressors. I pack light, but if a cruise is involved, there will be a checked bag in the mix, and I consider the bag fee as part of the cruise cost. I was once asked how to pack light for a wedding, and I said that it is a "business trip," so check a bag. 😅 Three trips that I will check a bag for...a wedding, a cruise that follows a flight, and a pure photography oriented trip that calls for DSLR and lenses (which becomes my carry-on and forces a checked bag for other stuff).
Thank you, Nora, I'm a huge fan! I used your promo discount code to order hubby's Unbound Merino shirts and socks for our upcoming cruise. He loved them all! Thank you!
I don’t have flat sunglasses or reading glasses but I do travel with pairs where I can slide the reading glasses between lenses and ear pieces and put in one small sunglasses case.
I will look into the Peak Design products. TFS. We have been travelling full time for just over 4 years. Most of that is in an RV. One thing that I find helpful is a charging stick. Sometimes you are out on a hike or on a long ferry and you just need to recharge your phone.
I always travel with videos and books downloaded. Podcasts too. Also airline apps downloaded. I’m sure you’ve mentioned this before ! Thanks for all the great ideas!
Hi I live in the UK and have had 2 platypus bottles for well over 25 Years the same ones! I use them for Motorcycle camping. I didn't think they would last so long but they have and are still used a lot. Great channel by the way.
I also didn't think mine would last anywhere near as long as it has....though I'll admit my Platypus bottles tend to spring leaks after a few years (of daily abuse that is).
When I travel by air, at the security I pick up a few plastic zipper bags (they are just there) - during the trip they are useful for several purposes (you can keep cosmetics there, put your fresh socks to change during long flight, put there some pastry - whatever).
I’ve had that same power strip for over 5 years and never travel without it. I wish they would make one like it that had USB-C ports too. I also take a power bank for charging on the go. Thanks for recommending the shampoo and conditioner bars. I just ordered them. I tried Lush bars years ago and didn’t care for them. I’m hoping I’ll like these. How long would you estimate a bar would last?
Before a big trip to Europe, I went to my optician and had some custom clip on sunglasses so I wouldn't have to drag a full pair of sunglasses along. I asked them if they might also have clip on readers, and they did! They're just like the clip on sunglasses but they're clear with +1, +2, etc magnification. So in one small pocket in my purse, I can have sunglasses and reading glasses. I think they cost about 90 bucks each, but well worth it.
Thanks Nora. Got a lot of good info. I have an old, but hardly used converter kit, but I found out that some of the attachments I used on my appliances didn’t work in some countries in their outlets.
This was excellent! Hubby and I just got home from a scuba diving trip to Curacao, and I made a list of things to find that would make our future travel adventures easier. Thanks so much for all of these wonderful travel gadgets!
Thank you for the Thin Optics tip. I always carry my reading glasses in my pocket and have gone through many cases that will protect them, slide in and out easily, and not bulge too much. These look like I could carry reading and sun glasses easier than just one pair of readers. Great videos!
great video... as a small woman who is an ultra light backpacker - some of what you have are great options. cant wait to look at, check out weights and try out.. thank you.
Traveling abroad, I've learned to carry a little Tupperware item salt and pepper combo so I can properly season my food in European countries where you can't get (and it's often impolite to ask for) salt, pepper, ketchup, etc. :p It's a little item but has a bit impact on my poor taste buds when far from home. Now that I've moved overseas, people are surprised that at my dining room table, I have a variety of salt and pepper mills on my table at all times. :p
Oh, I'm with you on the Peak Design things. I have the case and the wallet and will purchase the tripod next. However, my one gripe with solid bars is that I find them hard to carry. Soap cases are bulky and awkward and I don't like the thought of wrapping them in cloth because that would be messy. Your bars sound wonderful but I save on the air miles by buying local. MiaBelle is also vegan and eco friendly and they have a range with added keratin for my long, thick, keratin-treated hair.
I love that you buy local bars - I don't always find them! If you ever want to take them with you, check out these soap bar cases; they pack flat and they actually dry the soap/shampoo/etc inside the case! Magic. amzn.to/46hdeiP
10:10 Thank you for the great travel tips, Nora! We are going on our first European river cruise soon and are flying Aer Lingus from the U.S. The airline states that under seat bags must be no larger than 13X10X8! Have you flown with them? If so, did you have any issues with under seat bags? Thank you!
I’m looking for an antiperspirant that doesn’t come in heavy plastic. But it seems the buyers of environmentally friendly deodorant still think antiperspirant is dangerous 😂
Hi Nora! I have an electronic case that goes everywhere with me. Keeping cords, power banks, and accessories easy to find at a moment’s notice. Keep the great info coming!
@@NoraDunn Bevegekos. It was one of those finds on Amazon. Not sure if I can find a link for it. I got the small one. It’s dual sided with various types of pockets for many different items.
I was resisting, but you may have sold me on the Peak Design phone system. Because I do a lot of motorbike tours in Vietnam, I always buy a Bandolier case and sling the strap across my body so I don’t drop it off the bike and down a mountain 😅 But it’s heavy and overkill for most other trips. PD might be my new solution. Also, as a Viewer Of A Certain Age, I love those tiny readers ❤
@@NoraDunn I’m sold! I’ll have to wait until the next trip, but I think it will be a game-changer for reducing some of the other junky little tripods and accessories that annoy me so much 😊
You plug in device allows you to plug in your usa devices to the international plug without creating blow outs in your electric devices... like a blow dryer?
Great point - and no; the adaptor doesn't convert voltage, only the plug configuration. I don't tend to travel with devices that aren't capable of being used in multiple voltages. But if you do, then you'll need a voltage converter.
Thanks for all your awesome videos gal! I’ll def give Kitsh a try. I’ve been using Ethique’s shampoo and conditioner for years and esp love their Frizz Wrangler shampoo but look forward to comparing the Kitsh conditioner. I also just started using Ethique’s stick face moisturizer and it works well with a toner. BTW thanks for the inspo to go solid as much as possible vs plastic!
I travel with a biPAP so instead of using the shoulder strapped case it came with, I use a small wheeled suitcase. It’s easier to use and there’s room for all my prescription meds. I even pack my feminine hygiene products in all the outer pockets.
Trying the link for your surge protector. Just goes to Amazon with a ton of choices. Can you say exactly which product you are showing in your video? Thanks! 🇨🇦👍🏻
Hey Leslie, Unfortunately the links don't work for Canada - not sure why. If you enter in "upwade outlet travel power strip surge protector" in the search bar on Amazon, you'll get a number of options. If you want the exact one I have, you'll see it show up in the results as "K-Century" (it's upwade in the US, K-Century in Canada). Hope this helps!
Rice has to be rinsed to reduce its arsenic level before cooking. Rice from the Himalayas has less arsenic than most other sources. Unsure if rice water would add arsenic to a bar soap.
I crossed off Tide stick (see my comment in your merino wool video 😂). I no longer bring that. I do bring a small stash of tea leaves. Nothing like having a familiar cup while in the air or half way around the world.
I absolutely hate the bars for hair. Rubbing it in my hair breaks it. Im over it. My essential travel item is the Zzzz Band. Its an eye mask that attaches to the headrest of the airplane seat. Keeps my head upright and stable. Best airplane sleep ever. Light, packs tiny, inexpensive. Goodbye travel pillows.
@@ukelilly To be clear, I do both. I rub the bar between my hands to lather up, then I rub the bar on my hair, but I do it in the direction that the hair grows so as not to break it.
For the readers and sunglasses. How did you buy the black case for your sunglasses? I cannot seem to find that case on the site. I will buy the keychain readers, but like the black case for sunglasses. I would buy a pair of sunglasses too.
Years ago when I travelled for business there were alway porters...until there weren't. That's when you realize you only take what you can carry and enough soap to wash clothes in the sink. My one travel item I'm never without is a 6 ' lite weight para cord and some hair clips or laundry clips. I've even used paper clips. Wash items and hang from bathroom bar, or hang near heater, or in a pinch I hang from the luxury hotel Juliette balcony. Sleep in tee shirt and undies. A CREDIT CARD IF ANOTHER OUTFIT IS NEEDED FOR AN UNPLANNED OCCASION ie Gala cocktails, swimming, camel riding, etc. Always put copies of your credit cards and contact numbers for lost CC in your phone. I carried one leather women's stylish briefcase and one personal item for a 3 day business trip. I use pack cases for bigger items, but most often store items together in 1 quart sealable plastic bags. Take light weight hangers because hotels are notorious for poor hangers unless at a 4/5** accommodation. Although now I've learned to fold better without wrinkles.
These are fantastic tips - thank you! On the topic of hangers, I have seen ultralight collapsible / inflatable hangers for travel. have you tried anything like that?
I personally travel with a tiny one (often referred to as a "lipstick power bank"), which is just large enough to bail my phone out of a particularly long/draining day of use. Many of my colleagues swear by Anker as a popular name for portable power banks.
@@NCJulaine Yep, just look up lipstick power bank. The one I have is very old, and I don't even remember where I got it - it's not a specific brand worth recommending. I may even have been gifted it at an event!
I just happened upon this video again and just remembered that I've been using "bar shampoo" for years without realizing it--bar soap! Yes, I know, it's not necessarily good for your hair compared to real shampoo but I'm not fussy and tend to keep my hair short and unstyled, and in a pinch it does the job. But usually just a small dab of liquid shampoo is what I use. I will look into actual bar shampoo though, thanks! And, I'd be lying if I said that I don't need some sort of optical device to read things up-close at this point in my life, but thankfully I don't yet need reading glasses and only have to pull out a loupe or magnifying glass now and then to really really fine or faint print on some products. Although, often the real problem is lack of sufficient light, and a flashlight often does the trick. Never travel without either if I can help it. Curious to read on other peoples' must-have travel items. Everyone has different needs and preferences. I find that an open mind, lots of patience, a zen-like attitude and sanitizing lotion are tops on my list. 😄
@@NoraDunn Well, no matter how light one travels, these are must-haves and honestly don't take up much space at all even though sometimes they admittedly get "lost" or "misplaced". 🙃
How does that surge protector work with voltage changes around the world? Some places are 110v others 220v. Personally, I now travel with a 20 ft 3 outlet extension cord. I've been in hotels where the only avalable outlet is on the far side of the room from the bed.
Wow - a 20ft extension cord must be massive! As for voltage, I don't bring anything that requires a voltage conversion; most electronics (phones, laptops, etc) are dual voltage so they're not a problem. It's appliances like hairdryers that won't work in countries with different voltages (unless you have a voltage converter, which can be bulky and heavy).
@@NoraDunn My point was that surge protectors built for 110v/120v will not work correctly when plugged into 220v, it tends to fry them. The extension cord isn't that massive, it's an ordinary household extension cord. It's actually lighter than the 9 foot cord I used to pack.
Another reason to forego the surge protector is if you are boarding a cruise ship. The electrics on some ships are incompatible with many surge protectors and there have been fires, so most cruise lines ban surge protectors.
Great question! You will need a plug adapter, but you don't need a voltage converter.....that is, unless you plan to plug in something with a different voltage (eg: hair dryers).
I'm 70+ and remember large collapsible water cups with lids used at overnight camp. Held about 16 ounces of water and didn't leak. Would be great if we could find a larger version.
Q: Very helpful travel points and products! Would you know which international airline has the greatest recline seat for economy, United or Delta? Recently flew Am. Seems the seats might have reclined 4 inches. 15hr flight really need seats that recline at least 45°. Glad i found your channel.
If you enter in "upwade outlet travel power strip surge protector" in the search bar on Amazon, you'll get a number of options. If you want the exact one I have, you'll see it show up in the results as "K-Century" (it's upwade in the US, K-Century in Canada). Hope this helps!
Bottle manufacturers and outdoor gear provisioners also recommend denture-cleanser tablets (plain, not minty). Same cleaning compound but significantly less expensive. Add a less-than-one-ounce bottle brush to toiletries bag/Dopp kit for bottles with ridges.
I have a soap case like this one, which is great because you can put wet soap bars (or shampoo bars, etc) in, and it dries them! Also very light and easy for travel. amzn.to/467bOqb
@@kellym4425 I'm curious: what are you bringing that requires you to convert the voltage? (You don't have to share; it's just that sometimes people think they need one when actually they don't. I'm guilty as charged lol)
@@NoraDunn As you say, most products that you would want to travel with are multi-voltage. In particular, check items like laptop chargers, as they are usually good on all mains electrical systems worldwide. The main exceptions are high-current items: hairdryers, curling irons and hair straighteners - you have to check those carefully, as many of these products are single voltage, and some are not compatible with power at a different frequency. If you are from a 60Hz country like the United States, then you cannot use a 60Hz-only product in a 50Hz country like most of Europe - even if you adapt the voltage, you cannot adopt the frequency.
I purchased the Travel Power Strip. One of the receptacles would spark when a plug was inserted because it wasn't making a good connection. Other receptacle was fine. The receptacles have a ground connector, but there's no ground on the plug. So the ground isn't connected to anything. This isn't safe and this would never get UL certified. It seemed pretty poorly made so I decided to pop off the covers and look inside. There is no surge suppression circuitry. Only circuit is for the USB ports. So the surge suppression claim is an outright lie in the description. I wouldn't be surprised if their claim to have high temperature plastic was false too. Maybe I'll take a lighter to the plastic like they do in the picture and see for myself.
In 1994 as a tourist I was robbed of cash and credit cards in broad daylight in St. Thomas USVI. I was young and stupid…. But ever since I carry dummy decoys. When travelling in dodgy surroundings, I carried two worthless old credit cards (the prepaid type) in my back pocket that would fool thieves when I give them up. I sometimes wanted to get robbed just to fool them…but nothing! Lucky…or Cheated? As I got older and wiser, I left the cards in the hotel room to stop a thief from looking further. Probably more likely to be robbed when separated from your valuables. Still nothing…
Great question, Sheila! I don't tend to use/bring travel pillows. They take up too much space. However for years I had a cheap inflatable travel pillow that I used on some long-haul flights. Because it was inflatable I had an easier time justifying having it in my luggage.
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I've been looking at these for my trip to Ireland & Scotland. Thanks for your review and the code!!
@@lovelovepopmusic1979 Enjoy!
just ordered the soap and conditioner to give them a shot. thx for the tip
@@alexyi- I hope you love them! I've tried many different solid shampoos and conditioners, and these are my fav by far. Especially the conditioner; it's the only solid conditioner I've been able to use at all.
Thank you!
I have a large silk scarf that packs into a snack sized bag - makes a cozy blanket, cover-up, or accessory. I also have a small packing bag with plugs, charging cables, battery charger, ear buds & earplugs. It is always packed and ready to go so I can throw it into a purse or backpack.
Great travel items!
Group travel tip: if you regularly travel with a group or groups (family, SO, friends, whatever), its helpful for everyone to have a color of their own. For instance, my color is green. My spouse's is black. My sons is blue. As much of my camping and travel gear as possible has my color on it. If not possible, a bit of nail polish or colored duct tape works. That way, it's a lot easier to identify whose gear is whose. I started doing that in Girl Scouts 50 years ago. For instance, my travel backpack, daypack, messenger bag, cosmetic case, travel mug (loose tea), microfiber towel, silicone foldable mug and bowl or mess kit, etc, are all green
Excellent suggestion!
Also, having luggage that isn't black or has a colorful tag or something else identifiable is helpful. My carryon bag is gray but has a large bright green tag.
@@lskazalski True!
Love it, thank you.
We started noticing a few decades ago that so many items are black. They simply disappear into a dark suitcase. You have a great idea.
Folding Canvas Tray. I think it came from Magellans. Keeps phone, handkerchief, wallet, pen, change, keys, watch, etc. together on the side table. Folds flat and goes in the top packing cube. I have many of them, and have given many more as gifts.
Nice!
I bought one and loved it and then found several free sewing guides to make my own as well as some embroidery patterns that do everything except the snaps.
@@SharonRepici Awesome!
Bought on in NY and have used it for lots of things. I never thought about it for travel, so thanks!
Same; mine is the Maxpedition Gear Tactical Travel Tray (it isn't really 'tactical' ) from Amazon. If I'm not home, it's with me. So convenient to have my wallet, phone, keys, etc. in one spot when I'm in a hotel room or camping. Highly recommended.
Even when traveling solely inside the US, I travel with a UK plug converter for planes. The universal power outlet that many planes have at the seat are often loose and stretched out. A UK plug is big and will stay in those outlets firmly while others fall out.
Ooh - good call! I've found some airplane outlets to be all but useless. Hadn't considered using a different plug configuration!
Clever!
I’ve always traveled with extension cords because I can have those outlets up on the table and not have to bend down a lot. Also helps to avoid leaving something behind, plugged in on on the floor, that you’re charging before leaving the hotel.
Good call!
Be careful in the Philippines! They took mine, as they are not allowed in carry-on. And they don't tell you when you check your baggage.
And B4U ask: No, I have no clue why.
@@meinnaame6988. It was taken when you departed the Philippines or upon arrival? What airline?
@@KebTravels Actually it was taken during a stop in Cebu. SIA has a flight from SIN-DVO that returns DVO-CEB-SIN (a triangle). On that trip (there:HAJ-FRA-SIN-DVO back:DVO-CEB-SIN-MUC-HAJ) the cord was taken in Cebu after 5 (FIVE!!) flights!!! Nobody cared before. It is NOT the airline, only the security personnel. And in the Philippines (FEElippines...) this person says this and that person says that. In DVO we had to unpack and surrender vinegar (sealed bottle packed in double plastik ziplock bags) because it was "corrosive" they said.
Summary: Extension cord in PH goes to checked baggage, not carry-on.
I never go out without my teeny tiny collapsible umbrella - but I am British and it rains a lot in the UK.
A collapsible umbrella is a great idea.
I use an umbrella for the sun as well as rain
For anyone in the UK hesitating to buy the Kitsch bars, the shipping is free and it arrives within about 5 days. Also, the shampoo bar is shaped like an 'S' and the conditioner is shaped like a 'C'. Simple but brilliant
Thanks for weighing in! :-)
I'm a convert to all my packs having a waist/hip strap, even my ultra-light, extra small day pack. I've been carrying the REI Flash 18 for years and it's still in perfect shape. Carries heavier loads more comfortably because the weight is on my hips, not shoulders. New ones weigh just over 9 ounces, and have a removable back cushion that you can leave at home if you want.
I love my REI Flash 18. I've had it for years. May have to upgrade to a newer model, though
Great to know - thanks!
A power bank(external battery) for cellphone charging/top ups. First time I brought one with me on a recent Europe trip and I used it more than I expected.
Good one!
Make sure, it has a capacity of LESS THAN 100 Wh !! It should be packed in a ziplock plastic bag so all contacts are covered!! Otherwise (>100Wh, not sealed/taped contacts) the AIRPORT SECURITY may take it!!
Love your tips! For some reason, I find traveling with a small roll of light colored “painter’s tap”, a permanent marker, couple of empty ziplock bags & few good strong paper towel sheets always comes in handy. Also found those tiny “dry” towels that once wet expands and are great for make up removal, drying your face , etc. and can be reused.
I also reuse them
That's a great idea!
Travel accommodations usually supply soap and conditioner but not shaving cream. Kitsch makes a great solid shaving balm perfect for men and also for women.
Ooh great info - thanks!
My #1 item is my mini umbrella from Muji. I bought it over 5 years ago! It's lightweight and flips right back to normal when the wind flips it inside out. I never leave home without it! And I've learned, it's crazy how many people don't actually carry an umbrella in their purse.
Ooh - great tip about the mini umbrella! I don't normally travel with one because they're bulky, but a mini one would do quite nicely!
I love my mini umbrella too
Me too. I often take the small umbrella instead of a waterproof jacket.
Nora, thanks for the tips. I like that you don’t try to pack for every emergency or scenario. I pack in a minimalist style and always bring a few ziplocks for lining a plane seat pocket or for either the trash I create or picking up trash i find. Happy Traveling!
Thanks Janice!
I bought a small camping clothesline with me and always have it along when traveling. Even if I don't do laundry it helps to air out clothes for another day of wear and gives more options to hang up clothes if the closet is small.
Nice! I traveled with one of those clotheslines for ages and I either didn't use it, or when I tried to use it there wasn't anywhere decent to hang it up. In the end I found it easier to just drape things over chairbacks, shower rails, etc - or simply put on hangers and hang around the room.
I always bring a Turbe Twist head wrap towel in a bight color. It comes in handy in a number of ways.
Great suggestion!
Great items to consider - love! I don't go anywhere without my Swiss Card. It's a small credit card sized plastic container with a pen, toothpick, magnifier, scissors, pin, ruler, and file. I've never NOT used it on a trip.
Ooh - I love it!
I have one of those too! It's buried deep in a drawer! Can you bring that in carry-on luggage?
Yes. 🎉
I have mine in my credit card clip. It's the same size and about the thickness of three or four cards. Super convenient and one of those things I find myself using all the time. Lent the scissors to a woman who'd broken her nail, this morning 😀
Where do you buy it?
The perfect power strip would have
* universal plugs
* surge protection
* 2m cord
* GaN technology
* 65W PD
* USB-C [x2], USB-A [x1]
Something that goes beyond "first world problems"...
I totally agree that's the perfect power strip!
Everyone needs to have their own travel system and routine that works for them, that's as complicated or simple as they feel comfortable with, so there's obviously not one that works for everyone. But it's really helpful to have one and nice to come across so many useful tips. Of course the hard part is having the discipline to actually come up with and use a system, and I'm still working on that.
Every trip I take I promise to get it right, and of course don't. The one tip I have is don't put it off till shortly before your trip. You'll have enough on your mind then to likely not have the mental space to do this too. I get trip anxiety before every trip, worried that I'll forget something, pack too much, too little or the wrong things, etc., and I'm just too stressed out to be able to think about anything beyond the absolute essentials. So I have to work on my system well in advance. Someday I'll get it right. I keep telling myself.
Thanks for sharing! Travel systems are always a work in progress. I STILL change and adapt my system on each new trip!
@@NoraDunn 😊Yours is now my favorite travel-related channel, not only full of useful information but just pleasant to watch and a welcome respite from the often not so pleasant things going on in the world these days that make travel a bit more dicey now, kind of a micro-vacation from all that.
@@HabaneroTi Wow - thank you so much, Kovie!
I wish i had the power strip when i went to Switzerland a few years ago. The ONLY available outlet was mounted about 4 feet above the floor, and the cord on my cell phone charger was about 2.5 feet long. I had to move a chair under the outlet to put my phone on, otherwise it would have just dangled from the cord.
Right?? That happened to me a few times. It's why this thing is a lifesaver!
Head lamp is a must
I used to travel with a headlamp, and if I'm going somewhere where I'll be doing a lot of hikes I still take one. Otherwise, I tend to default to my phone flashlight, which isn't ideal.
I actually just ordered some tiny rechargeable keychain lights that are apparently as strong as headlamps! Let's see...
I have a small (~2.5 cm x 1 cm) Keychain flashlight that is ridiculously bright and can clip to the brim of my ballcap. It also has multiple settings & you can just use it in your hand, too.
My husband’s headlamp came in handy on a small ship adventure cruise when the power went out for two days.
@@lillianbarker4292 Ooh - great thing you had it then!
I’m very frugal with toiletries. Many are in the hotels or Airbnbs. Water can be bought at the destination. I reuse the bottle. Nora, your videos are always so helpful. Makes me rethink before I’m on my way. Vietnam this time.
Thanks Anne! Have a fantastic trip!
I keep my Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer packed inside itself in my purse 24/7/365. Even in the summer it can be super handy in a chilly restaurant or a drizzly day.
Ooh - good one! Thanks for sharing!
What even is that?
It's just a jacket that is warm but surprisingly lightweight, so it's easy for me to carry everywhere :-)
Best jacket ever!
@@hex18p
Great suggestions.
If I am ultimately taking a cruise in conjunction with a flight, I carry a non-surge suppresor cube (that also has USB-A and USB-C ports), and a multiport USB-only strip that plugs into AC. This avoids the cruise ship restriction on surge suppressors.
I pack light, but if a cruise is involved, there will be a checked bag in the mix, and I consider the bag fee as part of the cruise cost. I was once asked how to pack light for a wedding, and I said that it is a "business trip," so check a bag. 😅
Three trips that I will check a bag for...a wedding, a cruise that follows a flight, and a pure photography oriented trip that calls for DSLR and lenses (which becomes my carry-on and forces a checked bag for other stuff).
Nice! I also agree - packing ultralight for a cruise is no easy task; worth it to check a bag.
Thank you, Nora, I'm a huge fan! I used your promo discount code to order hubby's Unbound Merino shirts and socks for our upcoming cruise. He loved them all! Thank you!
Fantastic! Thanks!
I don’t have flat sunglasses or reading glasses but I do travel with pairs where I can slide the reading glasses between lenses and ear pieces and put in one small sunglasses case.
Very clever carrying strategy!
I will look into the Peak Design products. TFS. We have been travelling full time for just over 4 years. Most of that is in an RV. One thing that I find helpful is a charging stick. Sometimes you are out on a hike or on a long ferry and you just need to recharge your phone.
Yes! Great suggestion Kelly. I have one as well.
I always travel with videos and books downloaded. Podcasts too. Also airline apps downloaded. I’m sure you’ve mentioned this before
! Thanks for all the great ideas!
Thanks for weighing in, Jeanne!
Hi I live in the UK and have had 2 platypus bottles for well over 25 Years the same ones! I use them for Motorcycle camping. I didn't think they would last so long but they have and are still used a lot. Great channel by the way.
I also have a Platypus bottle from roughly the same era. I think I bought it in the very early 2000s.
I also didn't think mine would last anywhere near as long as it has....though I'll admit my Platypus bottles tend to spring leaks after a few years (of daily abuse that is).
When I travel by air, at the security I pick up a few plastic zipper bags (they are just there) - during the trip they are useful for several purposes (you can keep cosmetics there, put your fresh socks to change during long flight, put there some pastry - whatever).
Great tip!
So helpful and so informative. I love the Peak Design Mobile Accessories & Travel Power Strip. My most important item are soft wax earplugs
Ooh good one! I take Earplanes everywhere, but just for flying.
I’ve had that same power strip for over 5 years and never travel without it. I wish they would make one like it that had USB-C ports too. I also take a power bank for charging on the go. Thanks for recommending the shampoo and conditioner bars. I just ordered them. I tried Lush bars years ago and didn’t care for them. I’m hoping I’ll like these. How long would you estimate a bar would last?
Yes, I'd love some of the modern USB-C ports on it as well!
Kindle and a silk pillowcase I put on hotel pillows, so much nicer
Yes! Since making this video, I also travel with a silk pillowcase. Love it!
I also keep a foldable backpack for just incase. I'm gonna check out the bar shampoo & conditioner
Awesome!
I ❤️ Nora Dunn! I’m a former Flight Attendant/ 🌎 ✈️ Thank you for The BEST Travel videos on TH-cam!!
You're amazing - thank you so much! Made my day :-)
I love the powers strip! But I can’t travel without my external battery, and even a spork, and AirPods ❤
Good gear suggestions!
Before a big trip to Europe, I went to my optician and had some custom clip on sunglasses so I wouldn't have to drag a full pair of sunglasses along. I asked them if they might also have clip on readers, and they did! They're just like the clip on sunglasses but they're clear with +1, +2, etc magnification. So in one small pocket in my purse, I can have sunglasses and reading glasses. I think they cost about 90 bucks each, but well worth it.
That's fantastic!
I have the readers and they are handy but are easier to scratch than any other glasses I have used.
True, they can scratch easily since they can get dropped, or if you put them down it will always be glass-side down.
Thanks Nora. Got a lot of good info. I have an old, but hardly used converter kit, but I found out that some of the attachments I used on my appliances didn’t work in some countries in their outlets.
That's too bad.
This was excellent! Hubby and I just got home from a scuba diving trip to Curacao, and I made a list of things to find that would make our future travel adventures easier. Thanks so much for all of these wonderful travel gadgets!
Awesome! Thanks :-)
Thank you for the Thin Optics tip. I always carry my reading glasses in my pocket and have gone through many cases that will protect them, slide in and out easily, and not bulge too much. These look like I could carry reading and sun glasses easier than just one pair of readers.
Great videos!
Thanks Richard! And Thin Optics has lots of different styles etc of reading glasses, but all of them are super thin and lightweight. Great for travel!
Great video😊Helpful tips. Collapsible bottle is fabulous! ❤Also useful: the outlet with gadgets!
Thanks Darcy! Glad you like my fav gadgets.
great video... as a small woman who is an ultra light backpacker - some of what you have are great options. cant wait to look at, check out weights and try out.. thank you.
Thank you!
Traveling abroad, I've learned to carry a little Tupperware item salt and pepper combo so I can properly season my food in European countries where you can't get (and it's often impolite to ask for) salt, pepper, ketchup, etc. :p It's a little item but has a bit impact on my poor taste buds when far from home. Now that I've moved overseas, people are surprised that at my dining room table, I have a variety of salt and pepper mills on my table at all times. :p
Ooh - great tip!
Brilliant designs! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh, I'm with you on the Peak Design things. I have the case and the wallet and will purchase the tripod next. However, my one gripe with solid bars is that I find them hard to carry. Soap cases are bulky and awkward and I don't like the thought of wrapping them in cloth because that would be messy. Your bars sound wonderful but I save on the air miles by buying local. MiaBelle is also vegan and eco friendly and they have a range with added keratin for my long, thick, keratin-treated hair.
I love that you buy local bars - I don't always find them!
If you ever want to take them with you, check out these soap bar cases; they pack flat and they actually dry the soap/shampoo/etc inside the case! Magic.
amzn.to/46hdeiP
10:10 Thank you for the great travel tips, Nora! We are going on our first European river cruise soon and are flying Aer Lingus from the U.S. The airline states that under seat bags must be no larger than 13X10X8! Have you flown with them? If so, did you have any issues with under seat bags? Thank you!
Exciting trip! I haven't flown with Aer Lingus, so I can't say for sure - sorry!
Great video Nora. Block deodorant is also fantastic on long trips, lasts for months and does the job. 😘
Yes! I'm a huge fan of salt crystal deodorant.
Also, dry deo doesn’t need to go in liquids bag.
Where do you buy this?
@@elizabethk9656 You can get it here: amzn.to/43tA056
I’m looking for an antiperspirant that doesn’t come in heavy plastic. But it seems the buyers of environmentally friendly deodorant still think antiperspirant is dangerous 😂
Most cruise lines do not allow the use of a surge protector only a power strip that has no surge protector
Good point!
Hi Nora! I have an electronic case that goes everywhere with me. Keeping cords, power banks, and accessories easy to find at a moment’s notice. Keep the great info coming!
Nice! Who makes the case? I'd love to have a peek.
@@NoraDunn Bevegekos. It was one of those finds on Amazon. Not sure if I can find a link for it. I got the small one. It’s dual sided with various types of pockets for many different items.
@@leeannkleine6120 Good to know - thanks!
I was resisting, but you may have sold me on the Peak Design phone system. Because I do a lot of motorbike tours in Vietnam, I always buy a Bandolier case and sling the strap across my body so I don’t drop it off the bike and down a mountain 😅 But it’s heavy and overkill for most other trips. PD might be my new solution. Also, as a Viewer Of A Certain Age, I love those tiny readers ❤
Ooh - the PD mobile accessories are so great! They'll be perfect for your bike adventures too.
@@NoraDunn I’m sold! I’ll have to wait until the next trip, but I think it will be a game-changer for reducing some of the other junky little tripods and accessories that annoy me so much 😊
@@ginaherold Exactly! I love how I can consolidate all my mobile accessories and they take up almost no space.
You plug in device allows you to plug in your usa devices to the international plug without creating blow outs in your electric devices... like a blow dryer?
Great point - and no; the adaptor doesn't convert voltage, only the plug configuration. I don't tend to travel with devices that aren't capable of being used in multiple voltages. But if you do, then you'll need a voltage converter.
Thanks for all your awesome videos gal! I’ll def give Kitsh a try. I’ve been using Ethique’s shampoo and conditioner for years and esp love their Frizz Wrangler shampoo but look forward to comparing the Kitsh conditioner. I also just started using Ethique’s stick face moisturizer and it works well with a toner. BTW thanks for the inspo to go solid as much as possible vs plastic!
Ooh - I need to check out the face stick moisturizer/toner!
Love your travel tips!
Thank you!
Some great ideas thanks Nora. Definitely going to try some of those suggestions.
Yay - thanks Grant!
I literally have that extension adapter and even the red 3 way charging cable too! Though I upgraded recently 😀
Ha ha - that's awesome!
Thanks, Nora. Going to check out Kitsch.
Woohoo! I hope you love them as much as I do.
What a great list of items (and what great reasons for each one.) Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help.
I travel with a biPAP so instead of using the shoulder strapped case it came with, I use a small wheeled suitcase. It’s easier to use and there’s room for all my prescription meds. I even pack my feminine hygiene products in all the outer pockets.
Nice!
Love your recommendations and purchased two..thank you!
Awesome! Thanks! (What did you get two of?)
Trying the link for your surge protector. Just goes to Amazon with a ton of choices. Can you say exactly which product you are showing in your video? Thanks! 🇨🇦👍🏻
Hey Leslie, Unfortunately the links don't work for Canada - not sure why.
If you enter in "upwade outlet travel power strip surge protector" in the search bar on Amazon, you'll get a number of options. If you want the exact one I have, you'll see it show up in the results as "K-Century" (it's upwade in the US, K-Century in Canada).
Hope this helps!
Hi Nora. Good tips. Just wondering, how do u clean the collapsible water bottle?
Great question! There are tablets you can buy that you put in the bottle with water and it cleans it.
@@NoraDunn Thank you. Will consider doing the same.
Rice has to be rinsed to reduce its arsenic level before cooking. Rice from the Himalayas has less arsenic than most other sources. Unsure if rice water would add arsenic to a bar soap.
Interesting!
Great content as always. Thank you
My pleasure!
I crossed off Tide stick (see my comment in your merino wool video 😂). I no longer bring that. I do bring a small stash of tea leaves. Nothing like having a familiar cup while in the air or half way around the world.
Good call on the tea leaves!
I absolutely hate the bars for hair. Rubbing it in my hair breaks it. Im over it.
My essential travel item is the Zzzz Band. Its an eye mask that attaches to the headrest of the airplane seat. Keeps my head upright and stable. Best airplane sleep ever. Light, packs tiny, inexpensive. Goodbye travel pillows.
Great suggestion with the ZZZ band!
Nora said to rub the shampoo bar to leather up before applying to hair. Don't rub the bar on hair. I like to give it a try.
@@ukelilly To be clear, I do both. I rub the bar between my hands to lather up, then I rub the bar on my hair, but I do it in the direction that the hair grows so as not to break it.
For the readers and sunglasses. How did you buy the black case for your sunglasses? I cannot seem to find that case on the site. I will buy the keychain readers, but like the black case for sunglasses. I would buy a pair of sunglasses too.
The case comes with the sunglasses! They're terrific. Hope you love them!
Thank you for your time and posting.
Thanks David!
Great tips as always, Nora.
Thanks Bernard!
Thank you for sharing these travel tips
With pleasure, Wayne!
What brought me to your TH-cam site is that I briefly saw you and you were mentioned on Gabriel Traveler. :-)
Thanks for letting me know how you found me! Gabriel is awesome :-)
Very useful. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Years ago when I travelled for business there were alway porters...until there weren't. That's when you realize you only take what you can carry and enough soap to wash clothes in the sink. My one travel item I'm never without is a 6 ' lite weight para cord and some hair clips or laundry clips. I've even used paper clips. Wash items and hang from bathroom bar, or hang near heater, or in a pinch I hang from the luxury hotel Juliette balcony. Sleep in tee shirt and undies. A CREDIT CARD IF ANOTHER OUTFIT IS NEEDED FOR AN UNPLANNED OCCASION ie Gala cocktails, swimming, camel riding, etc.
Always put copies of your credit cards and contact numbers for lost CC in your phone. I carried one leather women's stylish briefcase and one personal item for a 3 day business trip. I use pack cases for bigger items, but most often store items together in 1 quart sealable plastic bags. Take light weight hangers because hotels are notorious for poor hangers unless at a 4/5** accommodation. Although now I've learned to fold better without wrinkles.
These are fantastic tips - thank you!
On the topic of hangers, I have seen ultralight collapsible / inflatable hangers for travel. have you tried anything like that?
What power bank do you recommend?
I personally travel with a tiny one (often referred to as a "lipstick power bank"), which is just large enough to bail my phone out of a particularly long/draining day of use.
Many of my colleagues swear by Anker as a popular name for portable power banks.
@@NoraDunn Thanks! What is the brand you use? Just look up lipstick power bank?
@@NCJulaine Yep, just look up lipstick power bank. The one I have is very old, and I don't even remember where I got it - it's not a specific brand worth recommending. I may even have been gifted it at an event!
Thanks Nora - great tips.
You're welcome!
How do you wash the water bottle? They can get really grungy and even moldy?
You can get water bottle cleaning tablets. You put one in the bottle along with some warm water and let it do its thing. Rinse and you're good to go!
I just happened upon this video again and just remembered that I've been using "bar shampoo" for years without realizing it--bar soap! Yes, I know, it's not necessarily good for your hair compared to real shampoo but I'm not fussy and tend to keep my hair short and unstyled, and in a pinch it does the job. But usually just a small dab of liquid shampoo is what I use. I will look into actual bar shampoo though, thanks!
And, I'd be lying if I said that I don't need some sort of optical device to read things up-close at this point in my life, but thankfully I don't yet need reading glasses and only have to pull out a loupe or magnifying glass now and then to really really fine or faint print on some products. Although, often the real problem is lack of sufficient light, and a flashlight often does the trick. Never travel without either if I can help it.
Curious to read on other peoples' must-have travel items. Everyone has different needs and preferences. I find that an open mind, lots of patience, a zen-like attitude and sanitizing lotion are tops on my list. 😄
Ooh I like those "items" that are tops on your list! Well said!
@@NoraDunn Well, no matter how light one travels, these are must-haves and honestly don't take up much space at all even though sometimes they admittedly get "lost" or "misplaced". 🙃
Try the magnifier or flashlight on iphone . A tiny flashlight (sometimes free at Harbor Freight with purchase) is a travel must.
Ear plugs for sure I'm a very light sleeper 🥲
Good call!
How does that surge protector work with voltage changes around the world? Some places are 110v others 220v. Personally, I now travel with a 20 ft 3 outlet extension cord. I've been in hotels where the only avalable outlet is on the far side of the room from the bed.
Wow - a 20ft extension cord must be massive! As for voltage, I don't bring anything that requires a voltage conversion; most electronics (phones, laptops, etc) are dual voltage so they're not a problem. It's appliances like hairdryers that won't work in countries with different voltages (unless you have a voltage converter, which can be bulky and heavy).
@@NoraDunn My point was that surge protectors built for 110v/120v will not work correctly when plugged into 220v, it tends to fry them. The extension cord isn't that massive, it's an ordinary household extension cord. It's actually lighter than the 9 foot cord I used to pack.
@@mattlawrence7130 Good to know!
Another reason to forego the surge protector is if you are boarding a cruise ship. The electrics on some ships are incompatible with many surge protectors and there have been fires, so most cruise lines ban surge protectors.
One of the most useful videos! ❤
Thanks Boda!
Does the travel outlet power strip work outside of the USA or do you need a converter? (UK)
Great question! You will need a plug adapter, but you don't need a voltage converter.....that is, unless you plan to plug in something with a different voltage (eg: hair dryers).
A lot of people don't like drinking out of plastic. Are there any collapsible metal water bottles?
Collapsible metal water bottles? I don't even know how that would work!
I'm 70+ and remember large collapsible water cups with lids used at overnight camp. Held about 16 ounces of water and didn't leak. Would be great if we could find a larger version.
What is the brand of the outlet/plug in item?
I think it's Upwade. There are links in the description & first comment.
What is the brand name for the water bottle please?
Platypus!
Can you put ice in the collapsible cup?
Standard sized ice cubes won't fit through the mouth opening on my collapsible bottle, but there are other brands with wider openings at the top.
@@NoraDunn ty for responding
Q: Very helpful travel points and products! Would you know which international airline has the greatest recline seat for economy, United or Delta? Recently flew Am. Seems the seats might have reclined 4 inches. 15hr flight really need seats that recline at least 45°. Glad i found your channel.
Gosh, I'm not sure! But it will depend on the route and the aircraft more so than the airline.
Hi, I’m trying to find your extension cord on Amazon. Is it still available?
If you enter in "upwade outlet travel power strip surge protector" in the search bar on Amazon, you'll get a number of options. If you want the exact one I have, you'll see it show up in the results as "K-Century" (it's upwade in the US, K-Century in Canada).
Hope this helps!
How do you clean the water bottle?
There are tablets you can buy that you put into the bottle with water and shake it up. That gets ickies out nicely.
Bottle manufacturers and outdoor gear provisioners also recommend denture-cleanser tablets (plain, not minty). Same cleaning compound but significantly less expensive. Add a less-than-one-ounce bottle brush to toiletries bag/Dopp kit for bottles with ridges.
Love your red shirt! Is is Merino wool??? Thanks for the smart and useful videos!
Yes it is merino, and it's actually a dress! You can get it here: shrsl.com/42o6l
Great tips! Am new to your channel and will definitely subscribe. Question; how do you pack the shampoo and conditioner bars??
I have a soap case like this one, which is great because you can put wet soap bars (or shampoo bars, etc) in, and it dries them! Also very light and easy for travel. amzn.to/467bOqb
I use the tin the shampoo comes in, but I cut the shampoo bar and conditioner bar in half and put both in the same container.
Is that plug also a converter? I don't see it in the Amazon listing.
What kind of converter do you mean? It doesn't convert voltage if that's what you are asking.
@@NoraDunn thanks for the quick reply! I'm looking for a voltage converter for an upcoming trip.
@@kellym4425 I'm curious: what are you bringing that requires you to convert the voltage? (You don't have to share; it's just that sometimes people think they need one when actually they don't. I'm guilty as charged lol)
@@NoraDunn As you say, most products that you would want to travel with are multi-voltage. In particular, check items like laptop chargers, as they are usually good on all mains electrical systems worldwide. The main exceptions are high-current items: hairdryers, curling irons and hair straighteners - you have to check those carefully, as many of these products are single voltage, and some are not compatible with power at a different frequency. If you are from a 60Hz country like the United States, then you cannot use a 60Hz-only product in a 50Hz country like most of Europe - even if you adapt the voltage, you cannot adopt the frequency.
@@DavidWood2 Great tips!
Thank you for sharing your video
You're welcome!
Ok Nora... i'm in for the shampoo and conditioner.
Right?? It's great :-)
Great recommendations
Thanks!
I purchased the Travel Power Strip. One of the receptacles would spark when a plug was inserted because it wasn't making a good connection. Other receptacle was fine. The receptacles have a ground connector, but there's no ground on the plug. So the ground isn't connected to anything. This isn't safe and this would never get UL certified. It seemed pretty poorly made so I decided to pop off the covers and look inside. There is no surge suppression circuitry. Only circuit is for the USB ports. So the surge suppression claim is an outright lie in the description. I wouldn't be surprised if their claim to have high temperature plastic was false too. Maybe I'll take a lighter to the plastic like they do in the picture and see for myself.
😮 - Thanks for looking into this! What a shame. I adore this thing.
I will buy those gadgets!! Cool
Awesome!
Some cruise lines don't allow extension cords, power strips or surge protectors. They will confiscate them.
In 1994 as a tourist I was robbed of cash and credit cards in broad daylight in St. Thomas USVI. I was young and stupid…. But ever since I carry dummy decoys. When travelling in dodgy surroundings, I carried two worthless old credit cards (the prepaid type) in my back pocket that would fool thieves when I give them up. I sometimes wanted to get robbed just to fool them…but nothing! Lucky…or Cheated? As I got older and wiser, I left the cards in the hotel room to stop a thief from looking further. Probably more likely to be robbed when separated from your valuables. Still nothing…
Ha ha! It's the umbrella syndrome; bring an umbrella and you're guaranteed a sunny day! ;-)
Great video and essentials. I have mini reader eyeglasses like you showed, but the nose clips don’t hold and they fall off my nose. 😂😂
Too bad they fall off! Mine stay on okay, though I wouldn't want to do aerobics in them - ha!
Hi Nora, what airplane or travel pillow do you recommend? Thank you for all your travel videos, it helps me a lot ❤😊
Great question, Sheila! I don't tend to use/bring travel pillows. They take up too much space. However for years I had a cheap inflatable travel pillow that I used on some long-haul flights. Because it was inflatable I had an easier time justifying having it in my luggage.