Friday, May 30, 2014

five on friday: travel edition!

linking up with darci, april, natasha, and christina!

well, we did it. we're all moved out of our apartment! ack! this morning, after a quick cleaning, we'll hand over the keys and officially be done with this chapter in our life. it's one of those really surreal moments that you know is coming for many weeks and months, and think you can picture what it will be like, and then it happens... and it's all so strange. But exciting! Yes, don't get me wrong. I'm excited! But it sure is surreal to be leaving NYC.

Our flight to london departs monday at 10pm, so in preparation for our crazy two month european adventure, i'm linking up with this five on friday to talk all about travel essentials. and i'd love to know what's on your list!

1. a bag that fits two months worth of your life 
my luggage game was severely lacking before this trip, so i took the opportunity to invest in a really useful new bag. i packed it up yesterday and it's AMAZING. it holds so much, and is really well organized. plus, it's a backpack, rolling suitcase, and duffel all in one. if you're in the market for new luggage, check this one out.

2. a posh passport case
ok, also a passport, but who cares about that "necessity". far more important to have a luxurious case surrounding it so when you hand it to passport control, they know that you mean business. ok, also, they don't care. but anyways, it is a necessity! i love this one. and i think i need it. 


3. a lightweight walking-around-cities bag
no need to lug my tote bag with half my belongings when we're wandering around paris. i bought this really cute and easy to carry cross body bag from the gap to keep the just the basics and leave everything else at our airbnb rental.


4. yes to blueberries cleansing facial wipes
ah yes, the dreaded transatlantic flight. having grown up mostly in europe, i know them well. this time, i'm going to be prepared to step off that plane fresh as a daisy. well, my face at least. these wipes smell so great, and will be excellent to have on hand to clean off a long day of travel.


5. lemon squeezer
no, this is real! not a joke. one of my morning rituals as soon as i wake up is squeezing half a lemon into a mug of warm water and drinking it while i make my coffee. since we'll be in so many new places, i wanted to bring a little piece of 'home' and make sure i built it into my soon to be completely changed routine. so it's in my bag! and it'll get a ton of use. by the way, if you're curious about why lemons are so great for you, check this article out


ok, now it's your turn! what's on your list of travel essentials?

13 comments:

  1. That's so exciting that you are going to London!!! I grew up in Europe, and haven't been back since we moved in 2003! These tips for travel are super helpful! :)

    Have a blast across the pond!

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    1. thanks les!! i haven't been to london since i was 16, so excited to see it through different eyes. hope you're having a great weekend!

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  2. Such great ideas! Super jealous that you're going to London -- I am just in love with Europe. Have the best time! And I'm loving that passport case. Happy Friday!
    xo

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  3. My husband and I are moving overseas soon, so we're in the stage of making sure all of our suitcases are in good enough shape to make the trip!

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    1. you should definitely check that bag out, i seriously have enough clothes to go at least two weeks without doing laundry :) where are you moving?

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  4. LOVE that passport case! Have a blast on your trip!

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    1. i'm thinking i need to run by a j.crew to pick it up on our way to the airport :)

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  5. Stopping by from the link-up! Your upcoming trip must be so exciting, I have always wanted to visit Europe. That J.Crew passport case is perfect & I agree with the Yes wipes, a perfect refresher! Enjoy :)

    Kristina
    medicineandmanicures.blogspot.com

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  6. Two months in abroad, wow! I think you need that passport case too. So cute. Love that you are bringing your morning lemon water ritual with you.

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  7. Hello, I'm stopping by from the link up! You are a brave soul for getting 2 months of Euro-tripping clothes in a backpack like that! We spent our honeymoon last year in France for 2 weeks and my massive suitcase could hardly carry everything I wanted to bring! Best of luck to you with your move!

    Katelyn

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  8. That is one seriously awesome bag! When I backpacked Europe one summer with my sister (7 years ago!) I had a similar bag, but it did not wheel... That would have been a nice feature to have! Have an amazing summer as you roam all around Europe!

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  9. Loving these leather picks of yours! Congrats on the big move... that's pretty major. Can't wait to read about all your upcoming adventures!

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  10. LOVE that passport case... I need to get one of those stat!

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