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Before Boarding · My Carry-On

Everything I Pack.
Every Single Trip.

I've refined this list over dozens of flights, weekend escapes, and extended stays across Europe. These aren't aspirational — they're the things that actually live in my bag.

✦ Some links are affiliate. I only include what I genuinely pack.
My carry-on essentials flat lay
7 sections · 30+ items

The routine that keeps my skin intact through long flights and time zones.

01
Skincare Essential
Makeup Remover Wipes

Flight-safe single-use wipes. First thing I reach for after landing.

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02
Travel Staple
Wet Sheets

Multi-use travel wet wipes — hands, face, fresh start anywhere.

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03
K-Beauty
Medicube Collagen Serum

Korean skincare that actually travels well. My glow-on-the-go secret.

04
K-Beauty
Medicube Vitamin C

Brightening ampoule for when long-haul flights dull my complexion.

Minimal but effective — the edit I never travel without.

01
Multi-use
Tinted Moisturiser

SPF + coverage in one step. The only base I need mid-trip.

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02
Travel Size
Mascara

One coat and you look awake, even after a 6am flight.

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03
Multi-use
Lip & Cheek Tint

One product, two uses — the most efficient thing in my bag.

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Keeping everything charged and connected, no matter the timezone.

01
Essential
Laptop / MacBook

The work hub. Also where I write every article on this blog.

02
Must-Have
Universal Travel Adapter

One adapter, every country. I learned this lesson the hard way in Rome.

03
Must-Have
Power Bank

A full charge on the go — non-negotiable for travel days.

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04
Practical
Charging Cables

USB-C, Lightning — all the cables, all the peace of mind.

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The private essentials that make any trip feel comfortable and safe.

01
Always Packed
Pads & Tampons

Always in the bag — because you never know which day travel decides to surprise you.

Personal item
02
Skin
Hand Cream

Airport air is brutal on hands. This one travels in my pocket.

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03
First Aid
Medicines & Med Tape

Paracetamol, ibuprofen, plasters, med tape — the small kit that fixes everything.

Personal item
04
Hygiene
Hand Sanitiser

Compact bottle, constant use. Airports, trains, menus.

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05
Hygiene
Sanitiser Wipes

Seat trays, window seats, hotel remotes — you know.

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06
Travel Essential
Intimate Wet Wipes

A quiet necessity that belongs in every travel bag, full stop.

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Everything in one place, always.

01
Carry-On Must
Passport Holder

Keeps the passport, boarding pass, and cards together in one slim holder.

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02
EU Travel
EU ID / National ID

For EU travel, lighter than the passport and just as valid.

Personal item

Small comforts that make long journeys feel more like home.

01
Coffee Lover
Caffello Coffee Sachets

Instant Italian espresso in a sachet. When the hotel coffee lets me down.

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02
Wind-Down
Chamomile Tea Bags

Bustine di camomilla — my evening ritual for winding down after a travel day.

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The miscellaneous essentials that end up being the most used.

01
Lifestyle
Sunglasses

Polarised, always scratched, always necessary. The golden hour companion.

02
Creative
Pencil Case

Pens, highlighters, a mini ruler. Chaos in a pouch, but the useful kind.

Personal item
03
Lifestyle
Travel Notebook

For sketching itineraries, writing half-sentences I'll finish later. Never leaves my bag.

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04
Always Packed
Tissues

A packet of tissues. Universally underrated until the moment you need them.

Personal item