Andddd with that, she’s off!
Today I leave for Rome, Italy! (pinch pinch). I have always wanted to travel to Rome and am thrilled that I have been given this opportunity through EF Education. I’ll be spending a whirlwind 3 days in Rome touring the sights, entering into amorous relationships with Italian cuisine…all while becoming a student travel expert! I’ll be sure to take many a picture for y’all!
Now, before I could embark on this journey, I needed to pack. Anyone who knows me knows that when faced with the need to pack, I shut down and revert back to five year old Ruthie. It involves a lot of needy whines, begging for help, and sitting down in front of my suitcase completely paralyzed. Packing and I don’t jive.
While figuring out what clothes I am going to include and rounding up my toiletries can be embarrassingly tricky for me, I do know how to stock up on healthy travel essentials for a healthy trip. I HATE leaving my healthy habits up to chance so I’ve come sort of a pro at traveling the wicked healthy way.
Here’s what I include in my 10 Wicked Healthy Travel Essentials:
Clockwise from top:
1. A book and notebook – Key for mental health while traveling! I let myself get carried away in a story, or use the time to write down thoughts that come up along the way.
2. EMPTY water bottle – Bring that baby in through security and fill ‘er up once you’re through. Little trick my mama taught me. Staying hydrated while traveling is key!
3. Natural sweetener packets – I like to have these on hand to add to coffee or oatmeal. I try to limit processed crap so this is a really good way to avoid the evil Splenda, Equal, or Sweet n’ Low. 
4. Gum – I’m addicted. Take off, landing, and every minute in between! Orbit Sweet Mint is my flavor!
5.Passport – I’ll be needing this. ‘Nuff said.
6. Healthy eats (plus a treat!) – This go around I have apples, sweet potatoes, and veggie burgers to keep me on the wicked healthy path – aside from a minor detour to mini Twixville. You need a litttle treat for the journey! PS – packing up on healthy fuel makes your wallet happy too…airport prices? No thanks!
7.iPad and charger – iPad is good for a) stuff -facetime/skype, Netflix, blog, work, news b) workout videos for the hotel room – portable gym! Also, I bring my phone/iPad charger on my carry on in case my phone ever runs out of battery and I need it to be in touch. I get uneasy when traveling without a means of communication if need be!
8.The scarf – I got this pashmina while traveling in China. I wrap myself up in it on the plane or use it as a blanket. Since I got it in a place that I loved so far from home, it reminds me that I have everything within me to be at home anywhere in the world, and it comforts me. I bring it with me on all my escapades.
9.Chapstick/gloss/hand sanitizer
10. Heart rate monitor and headphones – keep track of my workouts, exercise to my jams, enjoy listening to music on the plane and getting lost in my favorite sounds.
Wicked Healthy Wonderings:
What trips have you taken lately? (Ever been to Rome?)
What are YOUR wicked healthy travel essentials?
Thank you so much for this list and handy tips! so easy to follow ?
Thanks for all the advice, it’s really appreciated! What would people like me do without your trustworthy advice?
Awesome list!
Definitely a few things that I realised I had forgotten when I cross checked against your list.
Thanks!
Jules
Great read! Really enjoyed this one.