Jenny's Travel Essentials

Hello treasures! How are you doing? As I write this, I am in the Big Apple, New York City!! And when you read this, I will be on a train, somewhere between here and the other side of America......

This year our holiday destination was the choice of our second son, C. He has just finished exams, and has worked very hard, so he got to choose. We flew into New York, and are staying in Harlem, and seeing the sights for a few days before we catch the train to see our friends in California.

We are staying in one of the Brownestone houses, those archetypal red stone houses you'll see in many an American movie, with big steps up to the front door and fire escapes aplenty. They have high ceilings, ornate woodwork and brightly tiled fireplaces.
Travel is our biggest luxury. We live quite quietly, don't have a car or wear smart clothes, but we do love going away, and I have a few essentials that I never travel without.

Top of the list always is my first aid kit. I have a few staples that I keep in here. Of course it goes without saying that in any true emergency, we would immediately seek medical help, but for the minor ailments, I have to feel I am prepared!

I use this Muji bag. It has 4 compartments that are attached with Velcro so you can detach them for smaller trips.

In my first aid kit you will find:

1. Painkillers.......ibuprofen, paracetamol and something soluble for the hubby who can't swallow tablets.
2. Bite cream, antiseptic cream and bonjela for mouth ulcers.
3. A selection of plasters and wound closures.
4. Cold powders, anti sickness tablets and antihistamines in case of bites or allergies.

I also always have tweezers for splinters, a small pair of scissors and some latex gloves (I once had to dress a stranger's cuts so ever since I've carried gloves...)

I always make sure I have some crafting to do. I am making another granny triangle scarf, and I treated myself to this cross stitch leather cuff from Sew Crafty.

I take some handmade thank you cards, for friends we are staying with, or people who have gone out of their way to make our trip more enjoyable.....

And I always have a couple of pouches, for chargers, toiletries or stationery.

Do you have any essentials that you take with you every time?

Take care, lovelies!

Jenny xxxxxooooo 

Comments

[Kelly]

Ooo... always fun to travel vicariously with others on their vacations. Love all the photos! When you mentioned Harlem, my first thought was of Chef Marcus Samuelsson and his restaurant there called Red Rooster. :) I would love to sample his cuisine. Google him, he has a very interesting background! I'm guessing you didn't dine there or you would have told us. ;)

I rarely travel and haven't been out of the country in probably 10 years. These days, I just make sure I have my phone charger! I figure anything else I can easily buy if forgotten.

[Anne Donald]

I hope you are having the most fabulous time!! My travel kit is much the same as yours, but also includes Immodium and Gaviscon! This year on holiday, we only needed one charger - the Kindle charger also charged our phones!

[Two Crafty Brownies]

Hi Kelly, can you believe we ate at Sylvias which was across the road from the Red Rooster? Im sorry to have missed it, will definitely put it on the todo list for next time! Jenny xxxxx

[Two Crafty Brownies]

Hi Anne, how wonderful to only need 1 charger! I seem to have 3 or 4! Jenny xxxxx