My Organized Travel Essentials: My Suitcases: Use discount code BF20 with this link: bit.ly/BF20CarryOnBag Compression cubes: amzn.to/3I8EeGp Gray backpack 15.6: amzn.to/3Oe1mGV Airplane Mode shirt: amzn.to/3SEgeRm Pink airplane mode shirt: bit.ly/MyTravelShirts Electronic cord organizer: amzn.to/3QWygNx Roll up cord organizer: amzn.to/42eUPPZ Rectangle case for cords: amzn.to/429J4ua Crossbody bag: amzn.to/3MIsV9W Toiletry bag: amzn.to/47zFEnE Liquids bag: amzn.to/47zFEnE Bags for pills: amzn.to/3QFEmjP Pill organizer: amzn.to/3QvZfhi Stand up pouches: amzn.to/3OOduyV Tan loafer: bit.ly/3ZjmU8U Waterproof blue shoe: bit.ly/45MHala Brown boots: bit.ly/3QGXnDP Blue silk blouse: bit.ly/3smTUB4 Sweaters: all old Loft Black waterproof boot: bit.ly/3PnGHRw Medication rules for airport security: www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures Save space in your toiletry bag with this video: bit.ly/SaveSpaceToiletries Pack for cold weather better: bit.ly/WhatNOTPackWinterTrip Need a converter or adapter? Watch this: bit.ly/AdapterTravelConverter

@jachinoy1565

3 ай бұрын

I love ur shirt 😂

You can totally tell you were a teacher. You explain even the most common sense things! 😊❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Yes, because someone is wondering. Hopefully the tips helped you think in a different way.

Always keeping an extra pair of clothes in a compression cube in my personal item! Such a great idea. You never know...

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Love that #travelhack

@melodyjoy5082

6 ай бұрын

Agreed! Including undies and socks! You never know!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

I am crossing my fingers for all those travelers this Christmas.@@melodyjoy5082

I think I've mentioned this before, but I keep a minimalist toiletry bag (in a tiny bag that was designed to clip onto a keychain!) in my purse at all times, and I keep that in my personal item bag. That will get me through a week if needed. Then I put my more complete toiletries kit in my rolling carry on. That way, if they check it and lose it, I still have the basics to get me by if they lose my case. Remember, most places you visit will have soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

@judis4900

7 ай бұрын

I do the same thing!

Hey Miss Laurie, thank you for making these videos. They are great.

Tip1: I use the packing cubes yes, with my clothes as flat as possible. I have tried rolling and folding methods before,but I can definitely fit much more clothes in a cube if I organize them flat. Tip2: I place the bag with my cords and charger and phone paraphernalia right at the top of my personal item. This way I have easy access to it at the airport if I have time, and in the airplane for movies and entertainment.

Great tips, as always, Laurie. I take pictures of everything we (hubby and I) have before we pack up, including jewelry, just in case of lost luggage or something else. Your tips are spot on and perfect for the seasoned traveler and newbies. I just purchased the Level 8 Pickle!!! Can't wait for our next cruise to use it. (Wife of a DFW pilot and carry-on only).

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Love that! Ahhh to cruise again. It really stands out being that green color.

@CruisingEngineer

7 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie We've been cruising for 20 years and love it. You need a cruise!!!!

I would love to see. Supplemental video on how to use iPhone notes to arrange outfits travel documents etc. my notes is a big mess.

Thanks Lori! You always give such great tips!

Thank you for the video

Omgsh Laurie, that tip about how to copy/paste your outfit into Notes is fantastic! I didn’t know the iPhone could do that! Another great hint, as I do like to make notes about outfits, what I wore, what worked and what didn’t, for future trips. Thanks!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks! Great tips as usual.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Very informative. Thanks a lot.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

I love the way you have tips for all types of travelers. I can direct my friends to you since I really can’t help them with their travel style.

Great tips!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Glad they were helpful!

Thank you, Laurie! God Bless!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi!!

Thanks for all your tips . I enjoy all your information and have been using it all the time when traveling or cruising in Europe .

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I hope to help you think in a different way so that you can pack with less stress AND fit it all in your carry-on!

Thanks, your videos are always great reminders too. I'm sure I saw something similar from you but I always learn something which each video and they certainly work as a reminder too. Thank you 😊😊

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I just ordered the carry on suitcase in pink! I have been wanting one. Yah!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I love it! It's tough too.

How did you know how badly I needed these tips ❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I know! I have the same concerns. I totally share what is going on for me too.

Omg I hope the US doesn’t start having us do anything “extra” when it comes to medicine 😮 I absolutely love how sleek the pink suitcase looks 💕

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

It is for commuters-yep they nailed it. But it's small.

Merry Christmas 🎄. Thanks for all the tips I learned before my trip to London last August. 😊

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

Hi!!! Merry Christmas Cynthia!

Thank you.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Post trip auditing of packing is in valuable.

My mail order pharmacy only uses those large bottles & says they cannot send any extra labels. They have made the local pharmacy prices prohibitively high for most of my meds so I saved small bottles from my local pharmacy & peeled big bottle labels onto them. So nice to hear I can use smaller pill organizers.

Great ideas and organization. When I travel, it is to a destination where I will work for a year so I usually have two checked bags. In my carry on, I have underwear and a couple of outfits in case my bags get lost. But the important lesson I learned was to put all my electric cables into my purse along with my computer, phone and Kindle--never separate the device and its cord. This makes for a heavy purse but I never get stuck without the cables. I also carry a pair of underwear and clean shirt in my purse just in case.

My Level 8 arrived! Thank you

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 ай бұрын

Oh, I hope you like it. They have a great return policy if necessary.

Hey Laurie. You probably know this but for anyone who doesn’t. The brand Aloha is having a sale on their bags. I LOVE my new crossbody that I can take to the beach and not worry about in the ☔️ rain. And I’ve already bought a few for Christmas for friends. ❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I love their fabric.

Spent 12 days in Costa Rica in 3 climates with just a carry on and back pack. Used the compression cube idea for my spare set of items in my backpack. Setting it down on the bottom of the pack…genius…it ‘disappeared’. Reducing my liquids bag by premoistening cotton squares with makeup remover not only eliminated the need to bring the micelle liquid but also compacted the cotton squares! And lastly…tried to make my hair look like yours which I think is travel ready…oh well…2out of 3…is not so bad. 😁😁😁

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

Ha I love these travel updates. Thank you. Was it just beautiful there?

Hi, I'm from South Africa. I saw that amazing pink makeup bag that could stand by itself and ordered it. Thank you very much for introducing it to me. It's so practical that I'm using it permanently, no matter if I'm at home or traveling. 😊 I find your videos very helpful. Please never stop introducing new travel items and tips.❤❤❤❤❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, is it the one that has customizable letters?

I have the exact same Level 8, 20" carry on bag as your green one you are packing in. (mine is in black, my husband's is in gray.) We LOVE them!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I almost got the gray one instead of the green.

Thanks for another great video. I never do carry on only but I do take a bag on the plane. We only fly business now so it is a lot easier. God bless.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Yes, if you can check a bag, it's so much easier. Thanks for watching.

I pack my meds in the Lewis N. Clark Travel Pill Organizer from Amazon, it holds 2 weeks and is a nice slim “envelope”

I got a neat tsa approved silicone zippered bag. It has dimensions printed on it. When I went through security the man actually stopped me just to say how awesome it was lol. Good thing also I can just use it over and over again.

@janagray3280

3 ай бұрын

Link?

I always carry my medications in my bag that I can slip under the seat in front of me. I use Tylenol tunes, get the pharmacy to make me new labels, and attach to the tubes. When I was still working, I went into the local military bases/forts/VA hospitals and had to have prescribed meds with the labels on it. I also carry my husband's medication too. I have a much smaller electronic bag, it rolls up, and I am able to get the AC adopter in it.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Oh nice!

I use the mini silicone bags, make a copy of the prescription printed out from the receipt..cut in down and g Fold it to fit in the silicone bag and use it to pack the pills. Saves space and if you need more in an emergency you can take it to a local pharmacy

We are planning our first vacation via plane (beyond our usual road trip/ferry etc) since 2018 for February or March. Your videos are getting me super excited and making lists. We even got the TSA pre-approval to hopefully cut down on the stress at security. Your channel is an amazing resource. You're also validating my pouch/bag/purse obsession. lol Anyhow- thank you for sharing all that you do. 😊 We're excited to travel again with a little bittersweet tagged on. It sounds weird that a pet kinda dictated our travel, but we had an elderly dog that got really difficult to find boarding as our favorite place went out of business in 2019, he also started going deaf. Then the world shut down which was kinda perfect timing. As it slowly opened back up we just started doing the road trip with the doggo thing which in all our years we had never done. It worked well, oddly, his new loss of hearing worked to our advantage in the hotel- because he didn't bark at every little noise. He loved the attention that anyone gave him, he was an absolute ham. 😋 Lemme tell you- when you find a gem of a pet friendly hotel in the middle of a pandemic, it's like the clouds parted and makes things so much less stressful on more than one level. Sadly he passed this last August at 16 1/2 yrs. There in lies the bittersweet. We are now free to move about the planet. 🧡💛🧡💛🐶

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Oh wow I can imagine the loss y'all feel for him. Dogs are just the best family members. Have a wonderful trip and thank you.

@Natalie_11188

6 ай бұрын

How sweet you made such wonderful memories with your dog. You gave him a beautiful life.

I’ve been using compression vacuum bags. So great! I can pack more if need be. Also have an expandable carry-on. If I expand it b/c of extra stuff, I’ll check it - usually on the return w/souvenirs.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

Yes, you will see those in every video.

Very good tips. Your dog is soooo sweet she/he has a perfect face Include his/her name in your videos so precious always follows you

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, he's so sweet!

New Laurie video yay! You're channel is my favourite travel channel! Also if some of yall could throw some prayers my way I really appreciate it. I've been watching to get ready to leave a physically abusive home. A doctor next door seems to think my violent family members aren't the problem but I am for.... Talking. Yup. Talking. So she's trying to force me to take drugs against my will. Clown world. I would really appreciate prayers yall.

Hello Laurie. I am UK 50 plus who loves your travel hacks. Thank you. I have been to Houston as a kid. AWESOME! . I had to smile recently on one flight Oct 23 after I followed your organization/pack to the letter. I hit the trays with everything perfect. I mean absolutely perfect! Not a metalic thread for miles, no big skirt! The security guy was so taken aback at my Houston Pilots Wife packing that he had to compliment my trays! Best packed backpack he informed me! I made the grade! Awaiting boarding I noticed and had time to consider how much sense everything made. Unfortunately Nice return to UK was a different animal. French Soaps and giant beach towels and a second bag seemed to throw me. I fell into security line hot and and had makeup, medical and empty liquid containers flying everywhere. For some reason packing in the apartment had not gone so well as home. But the good news was no one in Nice cared, other passengers stepped around me and a gentleman on the other side of the ropes assured me it was all fine. Throw it all in the trays! Failure! This would never happen to Laurie!!!! It was so much easier to get it right! I think my overall hack would be to try your best to take less cloths and Google a laundrette ahead of time, if you are not wishing to splash on an in house Hotel laundry service. I think they are great places to see the real life and real people. Also a few spare zippy sandwich bags ready for the re the repack! I am off again soon and I am aiming for outward and return efficiency!!!! I am pretty sure I will benefit from the turbulance video rewatch too!!! It's a bit of a cyclone hot-spot! How fantastic that you educated me on travel from Houston to the UK! All the Wonders of our world! Thank you.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I am so proud of you especially for making it work on the way home. Baggies are a great idea I had not thought of either for that. But I also just stuff everything in on the return flight especially if I waited until the last minute and was so tired.

Pencil cases from the dollar store make great small storage bags for makeup, charging cables, medications, first aid kit, etc.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

Great tip!

I always enjoy your videos and have adopted many of your tips. I like the tip about asking the pharmacist for a smaller labeled bottle for meds if going abroad. The bottles mine come in are unnecessarily large…but since I haven’t gone abroad in years I just put the pills in a smaller unlabeled bottle for trips around the US.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Smart!

@samanthahillburhop581

7 ай бұрын

I save the smaller prescription bottles and take old labels off of & because I always go to the same pharmacy, they will up a new label on it.

Great tips as usual Laurie, thank you. I have a "Skycase" pill container with a lot of compartments that holds all my pills, prescription and OTC. I have not used it flying overseas, but I do keep it in my 'just in case' motel bag that stays in my vehicle at all times, then transfer to my personal item bag if I'm flying. I think I might just get my pharmacist to print out separate labels and carry them separately for flying, none of the medications are controlled substances. Good tip about the Sudafed, there are no restrictions on buying it here in Canada, so I was surprised that they made me show them my ID and took a photocopy of it when I brought a small box (5 tablets, I think) in the USA. I'd have trouble with Mexico, I have awful pain in my eustacian tubes when I fly and Sudafed is the only thing that helps. It's a good reminder that something can be quite normal in your country but illegal in another one, and you have to do your homework before travelling anywhere new. One good example: Here in Ontario, pot is completely legal. It is also legal in Michigan. But it is illegal to cross the border between the two with it. I never use it myself, but apparently every day people are arrested for having it in their vehicle when they drive across the border here.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

It is so funny and frustrating. Have you tried the otc saline? I do that just at home almost every morning since my cat sleeps with me (I'm on shots b/c allergic). It has really helped. I do that before leaving for the airport. I wonder if it's because they descend so quickly...that would be awful to have ear pain.

@Backwardspajamas44

5 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLauriemaybe you have heard about this, but there’s a cat food that can help reduce the allergy causing cat hair and dander by almost 50%z its Pro Plan LiveClear. No experience with it personally just ran across it when reading.

For prescription pills I have the pharmacist print out an extra label for me, and I pack the pills I need for the trip into the small silicone zip bags with the pharmacy label. Each pill type has its own labeled mini bag. No bulky pill bottles. I do the same for over the counter pills with just a typed label or cut out portion of the box they came in. Never had a problem. For short trips in the US, you can use the multi-day pill containers with no problem.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

Love your tips videos.. i already bought your compression bags and little keychain phone holder and use them all the time.. i just bought the silicone pill pouches.. it has to be one of the most annoying things to pack is the prescription pills..

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

I agree; we just never know what rules other countries have.

Ive always taken my meds in the original package or bottle. That why there's no question in zip lock. I just pack minimum stuff. The less "kits" or pouches, the better. Makes it less confusing.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Yes for US they are fine.

@jaimetarne9436

7 ай бұрын

Noooooooo. Love my pouches, they keep me ultra organized.

@donnabaardsen5372

7 ай бұрын

Exactly, Rosalind. This makes for easy sailing through Customs, no questions.

I have a smaller amount of cables/electronics, but I use the extra space in my travelon cable pouch for other flight essentials that I may use on the flight, such as a hair tie, ear plugs, chapstick, a baggie with ibuprofen or other pills, a granola bar, a pen, and I can printed boarding passes in the side zip pouch too. If I pack a purse, this allows me to zip it into my suitcase instead of having it in my personal item.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Yes!!

I found a really useful thing in Japan. It's like a lanyard you can attach to your phone. I've never had an airline call me for it but I guess if you're worried, you could tuck it under your shirt. I know it's not a lot of space, it's just one less thing to worry about, especially since I have my personal item packed before but have phone out till I leave so I'm not thinking "will my phone fit?". Also, if you're anything like me, I pull my phone out all the time at the airport/on the plane, not to mention things like digital boarding pass etc, it's just easier access than keep going in and out of a bag

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

That’s a great tip!!

My husband and I use Cotopaxi backpacks because they are super strong and light weight. We traveled to Alaska 14 days with only our backpacks, no checked luggage. We use many of your travel hacks. Baggies are the best because they weigh nothing, take up no space, and can be tossed when the contents are used up. Plan to do laundry.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

Love saving space for carry-on travel!

HEY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS . ITS MADE MY PACKING SO MUCH EASIER 👍

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I am so glad these tips have helped.

Domestic carry on in Australia is 7 kg in total. You can pay to top up to 10kg. Depends on the airline. We have seen people with carry on cases that had to be checked because they were too heavy.

@AnoJanJan

5 ай бұрын

Fellow Aussie here… the 7kg limit is also very strict in the emirates - they weigh it at the security scan checkpoint

Great tips, Laurie. I wonder if you have reviewed Monos luggage? It is very highly rated. I have used their compression cubes and think they are the best. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I have not used their bags, but they look great.

My #1 criteria for any travel bag is its weight. It’s what dictates what I can or can’t pack & most of my clothes are either cotton or linen which weigh more than polyester

Your the best i love this zipper sounds so much

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Haha love that comment so now I'm adding it in every one just for you!

@james22939

7 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie really nice of you

😊vacuum compression bags and packing cubes are useful for light and organized packing Packing cubes offer better organization and accessibility.😊 It's advisable to use vacuum compression bags when traveling light with just a backpack. ? I love to hear your thoughts on this. TY.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

I think they only help. I pack with them every time unless it's a road trip sometimes. And then I get frustrated that I have no space.

Awesome video! I would wrap the shoes in plastic though and not put them directly in the luggage.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

Yes, usually I have them not in a shoe bag for videos so people can clearly see.

@lisasf8929

5 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie that makes sense! Your videos are so helpful!

Thank you so much. Is your luggage the 20”? I used the Baggi luggage and it was stuffed when I went to Spain last month. But what I like about Baggi brand is it has an extra 5” to expand the luggage and I do not do that until I’m heading home so I can have that space for items I buy Enjoy your journey in life and keep spreading your sunshine

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, mine all are.

Hi Laurie Can you add some tips or hacks on bringing back souvenirs ? Love your channel!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I mention them in a video coming out - ooh maybe it was the Christmas Gift Ideas one...but maybe it's in the one coming out on Thanksgiving weekend. You can check an empty small suitcase. You could pack a lightweight super small backpack empty and use it while touring to keep them and then wrap them in clothing upon returen. Here is our super lightweight one: amzn.to/47pnEMy

@andrearhoe7890

7 ай бұрын

I’m going to Europe for the Christmas markets using a carry on bag. I’ll pack a packable tote or duffel bag in my carry on and put my dirty clothes in the tote to check on the way home. I’ll put any potential breakable items I purchased in my carry on and keep it with me. If my checked bag is delayed I won’t care because I’ll be home and have more clothes there.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

LOVE that hack for packing souvenirs. I may see you in Brussels!@@andrearhoe7890

@andrearhoe7890

7 ай бұрын

I’m flying into Brussels but heading straight to Bruges. After a few days I’m stopping in Brussels for a few hours before moving in to Cologne. I’ll keep my eyes open for you! 😉

@nohalena

7 ай бұрын

​@@andrearhoe7890this is my plan too!

I don’t mind travelling alone but next year I am planning to take my two daughters 8 and 10 years old to India. I am trying to travel minimal in airport transition as we will have checked bags. I live in Amarillo, Texas. And only routes I get from here are Heathrow, London. Doha, Qatar. Frankfurt, Germany. All international transit are long and they make you do security again! I heard Heathrow airport is strict! Thanks for all your tips and information. It’s much appreciated.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Yes LHR is super strict about liquids. Please allow a 3 hour connection or longer because 2 hours is not enough because of all the checkpoints you go through.

@manalipatel13

7 ай бұрын

Ok thank you for the heads up. I will make sure it’s atleast 3 hours connection.

Hi Laurie, Wondering what you do with the purchases you may make on all your travels. Your carry on bag is organized but looks so full. How do you get those trinkets home?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I usually do not buy them. But you can check an empty suitcase or wrap a few fragile items in a sweatshirt in your backpack.

Great video as always! I know this question really doesn't go w topic- but when you are staying at a hotel or resort, do you use the in room safe to store passports and other important items? Thanks and Blessings!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, we always have used the safes.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

2 Passport Travel Tips

Can I give a testimonial on another reason to fly carryon only? We recently had a 3 hour delay at our regional airport and would have missed our connecting flight. The gate agents rebooked me on a flight at a different airport, per my request. But we literally had no time to spare to make that other flight. A checked bag would have foiled the plan.

I find it helpful to pack my toiletries into groups, like face (cleansers, makeup), hair, and cleansing (toothpaste, toothbrush, razor, bar shampoo).

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

LOVE that! Any kind of organizing is great organization!

One tip for people traveling with lithium battery electronics and medicine and can’t have those in cargo hold but you’re being told all carry-ons must go in cargo. There are extremely light weight “backpacks and bags” that fold very small and keep one in carry-on in case this happens. Transfer those items to it so carry-on can go in cargo.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

Great point! Yes, have medicine and the cord organizer like I showed in your personal item bag especially if they have to check your bag because of no room in the overhead bins.

Want to try compression packing cubes. One question though, they always looks like they're "higher" in the middle of the cube when you zip them. Does that take up more room? Or does that hump flatten down? Thanks!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi great question! There is a hump because I did not pack evenly. Or I overstuffed lol. In a video for January I talk about making the levels flat before folding another shirt. I do not roll clothing.

a point of difference. I use a retired carryon bag for my overnight bag friday nights. my boots take up 2/3 of the bag, all by themselves. fortunately, it's just an overnight bag, so I don't need to pack much more in it, but it's still a bit of a shock seeing how much space they take up.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Those shoes!!

@kenbrown2808

7 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie difference between working shoes and vacay shoes.

I have been watching you for some time now, and really enjoy your videos. I am intrigued about packing for carry on only, but wanted to know if you buy souvenir's when you travel. I have never seen you address this in a prior video. I love buying things for myself and my family back home, but I don't know how you could bring them and all your clothes home without checking a bag. Please solve this mystery.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I do not buy hardly any. My viewers have said to check an empty suitcase. If I have bought a mug, I will wrap it in a sweatshirt in my backpack so I can be in control of protecting it.

Great tips Laurie! I have a huge question. I’m not from the US but will be traveling there in a couple of months. I have an autoimmune disease and have to inject myself weekly so I’ll have to carry a special cooler with 3 ready to use syringes. Will they make an exception with said cooler or should I leave extra room in my backpack to cram it in there? Thank you! Love your channel

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, the US airport security allows you to bring an ice pack unfrozen or frozen. Is it a soft sided cooler? That would be ideal. But I just do not know what your rules are for liquid medicines. In the US they can be any size syringes.

@mekarequeenofthedamn

7 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you very much! Yes it is a soft sided small cooler. Hey hello from Costa Rica 🥰

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi to a beautiful country!! @@mekarequeenofthedamn

What about a red first aid bags for your meds like prescription medicine Plus any tips to keep wrinkles out

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

The red ones are fine. Have you heard of Downy's Wrinkle Release? Many here love it, but I do not like the smell. You can leave it in the bathroom and run the shower for steam then iron it. I do not pack alot of clothing that needs ironing.

Around the 10:32 mark, how in the world did you have a puffy winter coat, winter boots, and thick sweater, along with other outfits and toiletries etc!! Did you wear the winter clothing on the plane when you left your house?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I did not wear that sweater in the airplane, but I did wear other thick boots and another sweatshirt in the airplane to open up space. If that was the Canada trip, we were only there 3 full days. Here are some ideas: bit.ly/LauriePackingMethod bit.ly/OutfitsTravelEurope and bit.ly/4HacksPackLight

Hi there tried to open the link for the suitcase. Interested in getting one. I’m sure it’s probably because the code is no longer valid. Maybe you can send me a different link thank you enjoying your videos. They are very helpful.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

Hi, does this work: bit.ly/Pink20InchCarryOn There is no code.

I need to lay off the true crime videos and stick to travel and edc because I 100% thought you were suggesting to have a picture of your outfits incase you go missing. Both reasons are totally valid.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha sometimes I’m not the clearest communicator. Ask me how I responded to this man with his arm around my son in the customs bus in Dulles after an all night flight watching White House Down, Allie Berry in 9-1-1…it was not pretty.

I am headed to Whole Foods to get blue or brown dropper bottles one for DayQuil one for NyQuil just in case…. Sadly I am that just in case girl for drugs only because I get sick on trips🤦‍♀️

I’ve been looking for flights for our next trip and I’m seeing real low airfare on some flights but they have the 🚫with a carry on suitcase 🧳 in it because there is no overhead bins, can I still do an under the seat backpack?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, it depends on the airline. The foreign ones are really strict about size or weight for the personal item bag.

I just purchased (on your recommendation) the Loveook backpack but I don’t want it to be too heavy. I take a DSLR camera & separate lens as well & wondered your thoughts on packing with those items. My other concern is making room for purchases while you’re overseas - there doesn’t seem much room left? Getting ready for 1st trip overseas since Covid so I’m enjoying your tips.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Ooh, that does sound heavy. You will know when you play around with the backpack. It's the camera case that can be sooo bulky. I have wrapped my Nikon5600 in a sweater very safely in my backpack before. BUT I just got the sony zv something if you cannot tell from this video...and love it for youtube videos.

@kittyclerico18

7 ай бұрын

I use a Tenba camera cube to pack my camera and several lenses. It comes with a strap and I use it as my daily carry when traveling. It fits in the bottom of my backpack. Not perfect, but it works.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Also I have used the corner protectors and not the bag. But I do not travel often with my big camera. @@kittyclerico18

@lynhumphries7315

7 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thankyou for replying, I have a Nikon3000 so similar size.💚

I have traveled internationally quite a bit and never had issues with prescription meds that were not only not in their containers, but also were mixed in baggies and sealed in this little bag for daily dose. However, I am getting concerned about this, so was wondering why you could not just take a picture of the Rx label? We have way too many medications to take bottles, not to mention they are not convenient. I have not asked my pharmacist about this yet, but I did ask my nurse practitioner and she stated she had never been asked for copies of prescriptions before for travel.

@donnabaardsen5372

7 ай бұрын

Because separating pills from their corresponding bottles causes Customs agents to have to dump out the pills and find out for themselves which bottle they belong to, if any; causes them more work and hassle. If any of your meds are prescribed controlled substances, what you're doing is beyond high risk. And as already said, certain countries WILL arrest on suspicion alone, guilty until proven innocent.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Honestly I think only the Asian countries are super strict.

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Oh, how I wish I could do this! We’re headed to Europe in the middle of winter, for two weeks. Unfortunately one carry-on will not suffice.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

And that is okay. If you can check luggage, do. We just cannot.

@dmaextraordinaire8205

7 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie do you have packing tips for traveling to colder climates?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I do that just came out, and I link it inside the video during the 19th minute. Here ya go: bit.ly/EssentialsPackForWinter @@dmaextraordinaire8205

I have a small Crossbody bag. Why is it? People can take a pillow with them that is much larger than my bag but I am not allowed to take my bag. I would just like to understand why.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Now THAT sounds like the smartest question ever! I agree.

I have a mini tech case from temu with my extr cell phone charger in it. If I need to take my laptop I just stick that cord in the front pocket of my computer case

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Perfect!

Hi. I am flying to SouthAfrica 14 h fleight. Is it okay to stick fragile stickers on your wrapped check in luggage? Thank you

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

Hi, yes, great travel hack!

@marianaesterhuyse720

6 ай бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you so much

Laurie, would love some tips on how to pack hair tools. Not every hotel ( especially in Europe) have decent hair dyers. And shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment and curling iron or straightener. Thanks!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi! Can you buy any of those items at your location? If packing a curling iron for another country: amzn.to/3MH3w0g and I love Lush shampoo bars-you could call them to ask which is best for your scalp. I recently found this bag which is that soft neoprene: amzn.to/3MKGwNZ

@helenblundell9911

7 ай бұрын

I always pack a small foldable hairdryer for this reason. Based in the UK, I never rely on the hotel dryer, and my Boots the Chemist travel version is tiny but powerful and folds in half

Can anyone recommend a cord organizer where you can use the cord while still in the case? My husband always has these obnoxiously long charging cables that he plugs into next to the tray and they hang over on my legs. He has also left his phone in the seat pocket...i feel like there was a tip for this!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

There is this one, but I do not know how strong it is: amzn.to/46mc5EJ

Any issues with carrying over-the-counter meds? I'm bringing some Tylenols and Advil bottles from Costco and taking it to friends in Vietnam via Japan.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, the Asian countries can be tricky with their rules. Research them.

What size is the luggage you have for carry on?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

Hi, they are all 20 inches. The links are in the first comment if you need detailing.

Here's a tip for you. Always start with the biggest bulkiest items first, then follow with smaller items/cubes. Of course, you want to pack according to what you will need first.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

LOVE that!

I stopped using a big toiletry bag and now use a pouch for shower and another with toothbrush etc. it takes up less room

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Those are great organization tips. Every little adjustment helps when packing.

We recently flew around Australia then to Fiji and I had all my prescription drugs in a pill organizer. I took pictures of the original bottles and I had a pharmacist printout of my meds. All the original bottles and boxes would have taken up way too much room. WE were gone 37 days…I have 6 pill organizers and it was no problem. The weight limit or carry on luggage to Fiji was very low…check on this ahead of time before you fly.

@donnabaardsen5372

7 ай бұрын

As an American who has traveled extensively, and lived in Scandinavia for years, best learned is, if one is traveling with any prescribed controlled substances, what you're doing is beyond high risk; and if stopped and challenged, would cause more delay and trouble than would be the case if a prescribed controlled substance is in its own bottle, and in the purse. Customs agents are extremely busy, and not prone to niceities when it comes to even legitimately prescribed narcotics. Both bottles and pills must match, pills IN the bottle. The pharmacy contact information is on the bottle, no need for a cumbersome collection of pictures, paperwork, unmarked pill cases, which the agents would have to spread out and compare to your documentation and pictures. Which in the eyes of Customs, could be false. In fact, I've had to go through extra security, and once they quickly see the bottle, the information on it, AND that the pills are IN it, match the label, they can immediately call and verify this if they choose. They never have, because there's easy, no hassle proof. One or two trips isn't sufficient when it comes to this issue. I dare say more extensive world travel doing what you did could very easily result in harsh consequences. Especially in countries that arrest first, and if very lucky, MAY let you out later...if at all. And that's seriously no joking matter. As for prescriptions in general, my pharmacy provides very small bottles that hold exactly what I need for each trip. My doctor's will also prescribe at my destination within the U.S., at a pharmacy there. Outside of the U.S., those very small bottles aren't at all in the way of anything.

@sherunswithscissors

7 ай бұрын

@@donnabaardsen5372- You took the words out of my mouth - just leave the prescriptions in their bottles. I don’t think Customs would like to look through pictures.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Yes, that's great. Some countries can be super strict.

@donnabaardsen5372

7 ай бұрын

​@@sherunswithscissors Exactly. Custom agents aren't schmoozers. They're extremely busy, and very serious about always being on the lookout for anything compromising or dangerous. Don't dance with the devil, especially regarding traveling with medicines.

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Laurie, I tried to order your Level 8 carry on but it did not work Any suggestions?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 ай бұрын

Oh no! Do you mean the link does not work? Can you go to a mall and try some out if you did not like the Level8?

@robertawilkes6531

3 ай бұрын

Laurie, it was processed & has shipped, it went thru a different format I look forward to its arrival Thank you

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I have never had any country care about my Rx pills, either security or customs. I do take a picture of my Rx bottles in case one country decides to question them. The original bottles just take up too much room.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

They really do!

@SarahMitchell-gz9uz

7 ай бұрын

Husband's insulin was flagged at Hong Kong airport security, he kept it in the original packaging and had a letter from his doctor saying what it was and its purpose. Once they read the letter we were allowed to proceed

@donnabaardsen5372

7 ай бұрын

​@@SarahMitchell-gz9uz As said, when out of the country, there's no actual proof a letter is legitimate. In fact, nowadays even in the U.S. it's not. Medications in their original and corresponding bottles/containers is paramount. I never hassle with unnecessary documents. Again, one or two trips don't provide a comprehensive picture, in comparison to regular travel through multiple airports and countries. Know the rules and requirements for each and every one of them.

I desperately want to take a glitzy gown & shoes to wear to Rick's Cafe in Casablanca, Morocco but will never wear them again for the rest of our 20 day trip! Am I being crazy? I have the space & weight in my luggage.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

If this is your vacation, you get to decide! Love it!

@pamelafolan5847

7 ай бұрын

Maybe you can find something second hand and donate it while there. Most people wear those things only once so there's lots of good quality available in thrift/consignment shops

Hi Laurie! What do you advise for supplements?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I will pack LMNT for the b12 and salt but would only take them if your doc says they are okay. Powder is allowed.

We are driving on our next trip

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Have a great trip! Do you overpack when car tripping? I do.

I was going through Atlanta and got yelled at for my crossbody bag. They made me take it off and put it in my other bag. I left the other bag unzipped, only because the zipper was giving me trouble. I got yelled at by someone else for that and told to zip it up. When I told him the zipper wasn’t working, he said “I don’t care, you aren’t going any farther until it’s zipped”.

@gg79139

7 ай бұрын

Somebody was having a bad day! I just have to look beyond the negative and mean approach and figure something out else is bringing out the response. It’s a stupid zipper. 🙄

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Ugh

Great video Laurie! I am still having issues with all of the items with lithium batteries which might have to be moved to my backpack in the event my carryon gets gate checked. I have 2 spare phone batteries, my little digital camera batteries, my electric toothbrush (have dental issues and have to take it), my USB refrigerated insulin carrier, my laptop, my light up makeup mirror, etc. How on earth do people manage this?

@babytiger42

7 ай бұрын

Well….it’s easier to manage when you don’t carry as much I suppose. I carry a backup charger that goes into the plane cabin with me. Doesn’t need to be taken out at TSA. It holds enough of a charge that I don’t need anything else. I use my phone for photos, so no camera batteries. I take an iPad in lieu of a laptop. I don’t take any makeup when I travel (it’s freeing!), aside from sunscreen and chapstick. My electric toothbrush goes right into my carry on. No problems there. I don’t check anything. Ever. On the rare occasion my bag is gate checked, I let it go. Everything I need on the plane is in my personal item bag.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi! The toothbrush can be checked. Regular AA or AAA batteries can be checked but you can double check by going to tsa.gov (site is down today) and in top right is What Can I Bring). The light up mirror should easily be checked as well.

Pharmacist here: I will gladly print anyone an extra label/bottle if you need one! Just ask!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

6 ай бұрын

LOVE it! How can we word it with major grocery store brands? Can we ask for a smaller bottle for some of the pills instead of taking the vast amount?

Wow! it must be a lot of work being a girl!! Bahahahahahaha! All I need is shorts, jeans and T's. But, you're prettier than I am! :)) Thanks.