travel tips
Even though home is where the heart is, I’ve always had a thirst for travel.
Traveling post brain injury has been challenging. I’ve cancelled several trips, spent countless hours in a hotel room with a migraine/feeling dizzy, nauseous, motion sick, or simply too weak/overstimulated to leave my bed. This has given me a whole new appreciation for travel and how to take care of myself whether at home or away.
This week, I have two trips (Seattle for LoveYourBrain teacher training last Thursday to Monday, and a road trip to Tucson this Friday-Sunday!). Since I need extra organization, extra TLC, and minimal stress I’ve gotten very good at my self care on the road.
Today, I’m sharing my tips with you!
don’t mind me, just planning an epic adventure
Item number one:
Luggage must be functional and easy to navigate.
I took my lululemon Cruiser backpack to Seattle, because I have to carry on medications, noise-cancelling headphones, brain-friendly snacks, my vision therapy homework pieces, my laptop (so I can keep blogging), and of course airport souvenirs (Brian has some chocolate covered cherries coming his way — don’t tell!).
The Cruiser backpack has multiple pockets, two side pockets (my hot water bottle for tea and my cold water bottle keep me hydrated and handy!), a chest strap, a hard shell for my sunglasses, and a padded laptop sleeve. The backpack was super secure and didn’t aggravate my neck or back. I highly recommend it! This backpack is from the lululemon SeaWheeze, but its available in black and gray online HERE (as a member of the lululemon collective, I will make a commission on purchases made through this link. Thank you for your support!).
I started wearing a fanny pack rather than carrying a purse. I keep a spare battery, hand sanitizer, epi pens, wallet, ID, and lip balm right on my hip. I’m so glad these have made a comeback! This is the Everywhere Belt Bag and it’s available HERE; there are eight colors to choose from. I am a camo girl for sure.
item number two:
I fill up my backpack with my favorite items to make my travel and hotel stays smooth. Healthy snacks, instant tea, noise-cancelling headphones, my travel gravity blanket, a journal, and good books make my heart happy. This trip, I brought a travel diffuser, some lavender essential oils, and a weighted eye mask for better sleep. I’m definitely using these items at home now, too!
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essential to my nighttime routine
item number three:
Have comfy clothes, will travel.
lululemon’s office-travel-commute line is my go-to for on-the-go adventures. I’m wearing On the Fly Joggers made of luxtreme (think quick-dry, sweat-wicking, and four-way stretch) with a pima cotton tee and a warm cuddly duster.
The men’s line is equally fantastic; Brian and my umpires swear by the ABC pants and 5 Year Basic Tees!
item number four:
Travel yoga mat for stretching, yoga, unwinding from the flight, anything/everything. This is the Carry Onwards mat (it folds up!) and I’ve linked all sorts of other mats too.
that’s all for today, friends! I hope you found some useful tips and new LOVES. I would love to hear your travel secrets, too!
Til next time, I’ll be sitting here dreaming of my next adventure….
