At the end of March, I took myself on a vacation to Mexico City. It was a super last-minute trip, so I didn’t have much time to prepare, and I felt incredibly frazzled when trying to pack. As I stress-ate slices of Kraft American singles, I scrolled through dozens of travel blogs for packing tips and advice on staying safe as a solo traveler in a foreign country.
What I found were a lot of clothing-only packing guides, with lots of pictures of bloggers’ folded laundry. While I appreciate a good #OOTD moment, I needed guidance on the toiletries and other practical life items you’d want with you when traveling abroad. So, in the name of DIY, I decided to make one myself.
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From collapsable backpacks to a mini bug spray, here are all the packable things that come in handy when you’re traveling alone (or with pals!) in a foreign country.
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A compact backpack you can stash in your luggage
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A super compact charging port that connects right to your phone
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A universal power adapter that doubles as a phone charger
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A versatile recovery band that stretches the whole body
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A simple thin money belt to keep your credit card close
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A versatile all-in-one complexion stick
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A six-pack of blister Band-Aids to keep you walking with ease
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A pack of 90 individually-wrapped flushable toilet wipes to keep you clean
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A light shawl to cover your shoulders in religious spaces
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A travel blanket to throw over scratchy sheets or chairs
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A mini first aid kit for small cuts and scratches
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Mini bug spray
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Pedialyte packets to stay hydrated in heat
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A box of 20 mini travel wipes to keep everything around you clean
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Mini spray hand sanitizers to clean your hands before and after eating street food
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A pair of disposable cameras for when your phone is about to die
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