I HIGHLY recommend Miami. Just got back today; it was like being in another country. Took a food tour; found a great spot in Little Havana. I'll make a video. Stayed at Hilton Cabana. Go go go! Or keep dreaming and planning with everyone else. We are very frustrated right now, but there are many open places in the US to visit while we wait. Thank you for watching!
We have always called it a Dopp Kit. The original dopp kit was made in the 1920s by Charles Doppelt, a leather-goods maker in Chicago, and he made the bag for men to store their toiletries. He initially called it the “toilet bag”, but because toilets conjure an entirely different association-quite the opposite of “clean”-Doppelt’s bags were affectionately dubbed “dopp kits”. He sold the bags locally until he secured a contract with the US Army who supplied troops with Doppelt’s kits during World War II, which consequently made Doppelt and his toiletry bag famous. After the war, men returning home loved the Dopp kit so much they continued to use it. Today, the legacy of Doppelt lives on.
I shared this story with my BF, who was in the 82nd Airborne back in the 80’s. I asked him if they still received a Dopp kit when he went into the Army, and he said yes, but the toiletries weren’t included. I sure do wish I had my grandfather’s from WW ll! What an heirloom that would be!
Trained all my home kids and school kids that if they encountered a red container it meant HANDS OFF! I keep everything that I wouldn't want in little hands in red pouches (meds, razor, Exacto knives, needles, rotary cutters, etc..) It works at home, school, or in travel. Thanks for all the tips!
Great video! Anxiously awaiting the time to be on an international flight ✈️ to Europe! Hubby wanted to fly to Cancun, but we're scheduled for our shots that week, so are postponing trip for a short time.
A cheap alternative or addition to packing cubes (because they can get spendy) are the 3 pack little mesh lingerie laundry bags at the dollar store. They don’t compress and aren’t as nice as packing cubes but they sure help keep the suitcase and bags organized. Thanks for all your knowledge ❤️
Special hug for your puppy who was having a wonderful time among the pillows behind you. So funny! Your travel tips are always so useful, who knows how long it will be till we can go places, but it's nice to dream.
Yes, dreams can never be locked down. Aullie loves getting cozy. It was so cold when I made this video lol. Monday it's supposed to get down to 15 degrees here in Houston!
we have now had 4 trips cancelled in the past year all cruises we kept rebooking. 2 were transatlantic trips from Spain to NY and 2 were cruises to the Caribbean. We have given up on that idea for now so we are now going to go to the Florida Keys for 10 days and just hang on the beach and decompress and enjoy the scenery.
We just got back from Miami today; take a food tour while you're there. Enjoy every minute!! Thanks for watching. I feel so sorry for the cruise ship industry; there's no way for them to pivot.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank You ! Our last trip for this April was to have been a cruise with our Grand Daughter for her 13th birthday. when the cancellation happened we decided we would still go to Florida and make it a land trip instead. We are going to have a great time and will make it special for her. I will have to look for a food tour and see whats available that is a great idea.
Definitely interested in a compression cubes video, I have two trips almost back to back this year when I go on vacation. A quick road trip to a destination about two hours from home, and my big trip to GA
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I use the Oticon app on my phone to listen to music, tv etc. I love it because I can adjust the volume to my liking and my husband can even mute the RV and I can still listen at my desired volume.
We have a trip planned to Africa in September. I have went thru a lot of your videos… and bought way to much stuff. Looking forward to using it all. Love your upbeat personality!
I do use zippered pouches for holding different types of things. I have my beach bag with a zipper top closure. I don’t like snap closure bag because it doesn’t provide full security. Things might fall out of the bag with a snap closure or a pickpocket might ‘fish’ a pouch out of your bag behind you.
I traveled to Denmark in November-December because of the birth of a third grandchild. I was allowed to travel because I have family that lives there (plus I had to prove the family connection and have a negative covid test to enter). I watched lots of your videos to jog my memory on what I wanted to take and do while traveling. Thanks for your helpfulness and for your friendly personality.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I know they eat a lot of "healthy" food with lots of nuts, etc in the bread. We ate at home and my DIL being Brazilian the food had a flare of that mixed with American. :-) No special lights at night, I'm afraid. Thanks, he is a cutie. Of course, I think so! Yes. It was wonderful being there even though it's not the same right now. Just walking in the neighborhood with the old architecture was fascinating though. Thank you, again, for your videos. Oh, I have a chair like the one in your bedroom. I saw it when you were recuperating from your surgery. Love my furniture from my parents!
Love the tips. Planning to my first jab this week. I noticed that when I go tropical, the hotel rooms are always freezing, so make it a habit to bring a summer sweater regardless of the climate.
Great tip! I'm thrilled for y'all!!! Have such a great time even if it rains the whole time. Yes, and airplanes are freezing in the summer I think. Thank you for watching!
Hey Laurie! Air hugs to you! I flew out to see my grandkids, son, and DIL in CA twice during all this COVID mess and your tips made everything go smoothly! The airlines are doing a great job of keeping travelers safe in my opinion and with all the info you gave in your videos, I felt safe the whole time! Thanks for all you do! ❤️😍❤️
I'm going to Hawaii for 2 weeks on August 15th. I was looking for ideas to help me pack. I found your channel so I've been binge watching your videos to get tips. I'm trying to figure out if I can pack for weeks in a carry on with my new compression cubes. I'm going to start practice packing tomorrow! Wish me luck 😂 Thank you for all your great tips.
I just wanted to say that I have been watching you on RUclips for about 2 years now, and I so appreciate everything that you post about. I love to travel and certainly miss it so much too! Last year, my trips to Kraków, Poland (2 weeks) and Munich, Germany (2 weeks) were cancelled, of course. At this time, I am currently crossing my fingers to rebook the Munich trip, and do have deposits down for a trip to Bali, Indonesia (2 weeks) and several locations in Italy and Sicily (4 weeks) planned. Big hugs to you Laurie!!! 🤗
People are busting out! Over a million per day have passed through our TSA checkpoints in the last week. Hope your trips happen! I'm so excited for you. Wow, Bali!!
I have a tiny tin first aid kit about the size of a cigarette pack that goes with me everywhere. It holds a few assorted bandaids & a few packets or a small tube of antibiotic and hydrocortisone creams. It has saved the day so many times. I have had larger kits but 99% of the time the bandaids/creams are all I use, so I changed to this small kit & it works fine. If I use the little packets of cream I never get stopped by security, but they do fit easily into a liquids bag if they need to be moved.
I hate to say it but I am just now catching up on your videos. I was too sad about not traveling to watch but am now seeing a light at the end of the tunnel😊. I have used many of your tips! Have a trip planned for next April to Europe after two previously cancelled ones. Keeping my fingers crossed I get to use a lot of your tips then!
I’m waiting to see if I can travel due to lockdown. I breath on my glasses and wipe them to clean them. I used to use a speaker as a teen but mine had to be wired as it was in the 90’s.
I just got my eyeglass cleaner thingie - sounds like a marshmallow chick LOL. This thing is awesome! So much easier than a cloth - which I carry and never use or find it smears. These work perfect and make my glasses feel brand new! Thank you for the suggestion and your great videos. Looking forward to more real packing info as I seem to have tried every style and am still not sure. Weight is a huge issue as all our travel is international. Stay safe and wash that mask each use Please!
Linda, yay! I really like the Peeps! I've washed my masks twice this week woohoo! What do I do if I only wear them to the grocery store? I've done that twice this week and worn it into a restaurant. Stillllllllllll working on that packing video. It also hurts my back videoing the folding etc in a torqued way so as not to get in the video lol. Thanks for watching!
I’m supposed to go back to Italy in October, but that probably won’t happen. I see lots of car trips in my future. Love my noise canceling AirPods! I have a Vera Bradley Weekender bag that I have taken on car trips for years. For me, it’s too bulky for air travel. Love your videos! Sandy in Houston
Ooh, I love your honest opinion! Ugh ugh, I miss traveling to Italy and beyond. One day! We visited Miami this week and did a food tour and found some hidden gems...if you can drive that far. Thanks for watching, Sandy!
We are so waiting for this to end. Our trip will be San Diego. We are driving there. After my son is done with High school here we may move to Texas. I miss Texas.
Oh my word, y'all have been through it!! Keep your chin up. San Diego will be beautiful!! Hope the beaches will be open for ya. Thank you for watching!
I purchased the Pikolinos Aspe boots from Nordstrom. They have a pretty Cognac color that they call Brandy. If you don’t like that style, they also have some other styles in that color too. Just found your videos and love all your tips and tricks.!
Thr flushable wipes from Walmart are our go to. Thry are pretty good and the price is good. It is the equate brand. We get them in multi pack of 3 or 5.
Great ideas and items😊👍 our 4th booked Alaskan cruise got canceled due to Canadian 🇨🇦 ports not opening up until 2022. Rebooked again for June 2022 🙏🤞 My hearts goes out to the Alaskan tourist industry...this makes their second cruise season canceled. For a short vacay we’re just going up to WNC this Spring. This will be our first flight ✈️ since Convid...can not say I am not very nervous because hear planes are packed. I do feel somewhat positive listening to you. PS-OPI is my favorite polish...My Chihuahua Bites 👍👍♥️ looks gorgeous.
Laurie, what a helpful video!! I love travel pouches too! When I’m traveling in my camper van I use the packing cubes too, label them with masking tape. They are awesome! Love the 3 color shirt, green looks good on you👍😇 ♥️ utility jacket w/ pho furr 👍 Lots of helpful tips in this one, looking forward to the next🤓👊💥🌹
Just my personal opinion but I think everyone should invest in compression socks. Great for your legs but will also keep you warm when flying. I’m also a big fan of the epic massive wipes. It’s almost towel size and you can take a bath in any restroom. Definitely came in handy when I was traveling from Auckland New Zealand back to Washington DC and had a very long layover in Los Angeles. I felt human after using that wipe.
Love your tips and energy! My husband and I will have our 2nd vaccine dose in March and then you bet we will be traveling. I think about travel all the time. Thanks.
I use cloth masks for work, and I wash all 5 once a week, wear one a day and throw it in a garment bag before I wash all of them on laundry day, and air dry.
Your dog in the background is so cute. He moves over to the side so we can see him/her better. You have some great products in this video. Can’t wait to get to travel again. We took a road trip this summer & it was so nice to get out of the house. Take care!
I'm so excited that we are going to Foley's Island in June. How my daughter was able to find a big house on the beach in June is remarkable. How wonderful to be going someplace again. We are driving. I'm going to get me some of those peeps. Janet in Columbus OH.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie wow! I feel like a famous person shook my hand. 😄 I can’t wait for travel to open up again for us. At the moment, we have restrictions on all non essential travel on or off our island.
Depends on the airline. My last flight didn’t use in app entertainment and didn’t give out earbuds (had to pay 5-6€ or something that seemed way to high for the bad quality I knew they were). I’ll always keep some old corded headphones in my bag now.
I bought that black carry on. Love it! Its packed for the trip we cancelled on January 3rd. We winter in Mexico and stayed home this year. So keeping it packed with the hope we can go to the British Virgin Islands in June that we cancelled last June! Rented a 40 ft catamaran, trip of a life time!
Oh my word! Yes, hopefully it will open again soon. So sad, and I think people are getting a little mad. But what do ya do. We can do it! Thanks for watching.
Love this....!! Really helpful for when we do eventually get to travel again!!!! Love planning so it’s all great for me! Your little dog is sooo cute !
I just came back from a short business trip. I used a multi-port charger and a tech pouch that rolls (which I'm now using everyday), and compression cubes. What I wished I brought is my tennis shoes (figured that out when I wanted to use the fitness room) and a cellphone holder for the car.
Great tip! That's a new one! I still have not found one I like; let me know what it is (w/o a link) when you get a sec. I just got back from Miami, and it was like being in a different country-fabulous food tour. Have you ever done that while working somewhere? History and all the food? Thanks for watching!
One of my jobs is an outdoor one, and I have to wear a face mask per my employer's orders. I've found that the Universal Face Masks by Caraa does a pretty good job of not fogging up my sunglasses. I've totally gotten tangled up in wires when trying to get up to use the airplane toilet! I finally invested in some wireless earbuds and am looking forward to putting them through the airplane test. I recently bought the Vera Bradley ReActive Mini Weekender Bag. I do love it, and I love how it's made out of recycled water bottles, but it's a touch bigger than I was expecting. It might be a tight squeeze getting under the seat of a CRJ or an ERJ.
Hi Kim. I have had this underseat bag for a few years and love it: bit.ly/2L1pHRM It fits under the seat in front of me even on the tiny airplanes. I can fit 3 Costco size rolls of paper towels inside. I got a newer bag with a light color interior but still use this one. Thanks for watching!
Perfect timing for this video. I postponed a Rhine River cruise from 2020 to 2021. If it doesn't happen this year I will use the funds for a fabulous extended road trip. So ready to go someplace. Here's hoping!!!
Sounds great! I feel so bad for the cruise industry. I just got back from Miami, and it was lovely. We did a food tour and went to Little Havana (it's just a half a mile) and felt like we were in a different country for a few days. Enjoy the US!
L. As usual I love your Chanel. The Gibson shirts are out but I found a hoodie by the same company. Keep up the great sharing you do I will be traveling to China this year. Consider doing travel for expatriates
I think you’re just the most wonderful sweetest woman and sister in Jesus my goodness you’re ADORABLE!!!!! So thankful for you and all your helping me along so much! More then you know! Thank you again, can’t wait to learn more! A happy that I’ve found your channel you are so funny!
I love your tips. I started watching your videos when we booked a cruise to Alaska. Unfortunately I had to unpack because of COVID, but looking forward to travel again soon.
Melissa, thanks so much!! I am looking for a tall one, but I am shocked at all of their styles. They truly are supportive and affordable shoes. Thanks for reminding me; I have some on my list now.
Thanks very much for your channel, Laurie.You're engaging and informative - what we all need now as we dream and plan for our next trips. I saw and really liked the Bento Bag, too, and a review would be interesting. I couldn't justify the cost, though, so bought a just-like version by Bagsmart on sale for nearly $200.00 less. Same fabric, same layout, quality workmanship - and this one has side pockets. It meets most domestic underseat regs, and I'm using it with a freestanding luggage cart purchased for $18.00 on sale. All those savings go straight to my travel fund. Preparing for and traveling on a budget is challenging but can also be fun. Stay safe, everyone.
Our 2nd trip now cancelled. Plan C for 2022.... no worries. We can still plan and dream..and watch Laurie!!😊
I HIGHLY recommend Miami. Just got back today; it was like being in another country. Took a food tour; found a great spot in Little Havana. I'll make a video. Stayed at Hilton Cabana. Go go go! Or keep dreaming and planning with everyone else. We are very frustrated right now, but there are many open places in the US to visit while we wait. Thank you for watching!
Where were you going?
You could explore virtual travel. Try Juju travel box. It’s a subscription box for virtual travel 🤍
Love your doggie in the background during the intro!
He was cold I think and just a cutie!
The best part of your videos is your wonderful upbeat attitude. Your smile brings sunshine and you bring a lot of happiness to your viewers ☀️
I'm so glad! Thanks!
Oh, I would love a packing demo of all the different types.
Noted! Thanks for watching this one too!
This is a heartfelt prayer now...I just wanna travel!
One day; one day...are you in the US? It's so frustrating.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie hi. No I'm not in US..I'm from Mauritius. But have the travel bug!
We have always called it a Dopp Kit.
The original dopp kit was made in the 1920s by Charles Doppelt, a leather-goods maker in Chicago, and he made the bag for men to store their toiletries. He initially called it the “toilet bag”, but because toilets conjure an entirely different association-quite the opposite of “clean”-Doppelt’s bags were affectionately dubbed “dopp kits”. He sold the bags locally until he secured a contract with the US Army who supplied troops with Doppelt’s kits during World War II, which consequently made Doppelt and his toiletry bag famous.
After the war, men returning home loved the Dopp kit so much they continued to use it. Today, the legacy of Doppelt lives on.
@Sarita- thank you so much for that history lesson! I just love learning info like that! ❤️
@@daynad8104 Thank you! Me too. I was school teacher many years ago. LOL
I love this!
I shared this story with my BF, who was in the 82nd Airborne back in the 80’s. I asked him if they still received a Dopp kit when he went into the Army, and he said yes, but the toiletries weren’t included. I sure do wish I had my grandfather’s from WW ll! What an heirloom that would be!
Yes to the packing video
Thanks!
Trained all my home kids and school kids that if they encountered a red container it meant HANDS OFF! I keep everything that I wouldn't want in little hands in red pouches (meds, razor, Exacto knives, needles, rotary cutters, etc..) It works at home, school, or in travel. Thanks for all the tips!
So smart! Love this idea
OMG the Puppers over your shoulder mid video! So cute.
Right?! He was cold. Thanks for watching!
Do a video about your shirts! I would love that. My favourite I've seen you wear is the "Airplane Mode On" one :)
Thanks! I love that one too.
I always love your videos! Especially when your cute dog makes an appearance!
Glad you like them! He was cold lol.
Great video! Anxiously awaiting the time to be on an international flight ✈️ to Europe! Hubby wanted to fly to Cancun, but we're scheduled for our shots that week, so are postponing trip for a short time.
Good luck!! I hope it works out soon!
Well young lady you have inspired me to purchase several travel aides now I am so wanting to pack then hit the road. Thanks again. Safe travels.
I hope you get to soon! We made a road trip recently, and it was so nice!
A cheap alternative or addition to packing cubes (because they can get spendy) are the 3 pack little mesh lingerie laundry bags at the dollar store. They don’t compress and aren’t as nice as packing cubes but they sure help keep the suitcase and bags organized.
Thanks for all your knowledge ❤️
Great sharing and ideas. Thank you for watching!
Special hug for your puppy who was having a wonderful time among the pillows behind you. So funny! Your travel tips are always so useful, who knows how long it will be till we can go places, but it's nice to dream.
Yes, dreams can never be locked down. Aullie loves getting cozy. It was so cold when I made this video lol. Monday it's supposed to get down to 15 degrees here in Houston!
Love your videos and great ideas! We will be travelling next year for the first time in quite a while so we are very excited!
I hope you have a wonderful trip! Thank you for watching.
we have now had 4 trips cancelled in the past year all cruises we kept rebooking. 2 were transatlantic trips from Spain to NY and 2 were cruises to the Caribbean. We have given up on that idea for now so we are now going to go to the Florida Keys for 10 days and just hang on the beach and decompress and enjoy the scenery.
I’m headed to Tampa bay in March! I’m hoping restrictions stay where they’re at 😬
@@livelongandprospermary8796 We are going down the middle of April
We just got back from Miami today; take a food tour while you're there. Enjoy every minute!! Thanks for watching. I feel so sorry for the cruise ship industry; there's no way for them to pivot.
Have a beautiful time!!! So happy for you.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank You ! Our last trip for this April was to have been a cruise with our Grand Daughter for her 13th birthday. when the cancellation happened we decided we would still go to Florida and make it a land trip instead. We are going to have a great time and will make it special for her. I will have to look for a food tour and see whats available that is a great idea.
Definitely interested in a compression cubes video, I have two trips almost back to back this year when I go on vacation. A quick road trip to a destination about two hours from home, and my big trip to GA
Oh, I love car trips. Here is a video that may help too while you wait: bit.ly/CompressionCubesReview
I am really enjoying your videos, great info and pace. You are helpful and sensible, I like that.
I appreciate that!
Love your videos.... thank you for sharing your knowledge on travel tips!! Thank again from NW Iowa!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. ONE day I will visit there.
I wear hearing aids too and really appreciate all your tips.
Oh wonderful! Any tips to share?
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I use the Oticon app on my phone to listen to music, tv etc. I love it because I can adjust the volume to my liking and my husband can even mute the RV and I can still listen at my desired volume.
omg your dog is soooo adorable. getting cuddly in your pillows
Haha I think he was colder than I was. Thanks for watching.
Virtual hugs! I really appreciate your vlogs!
Thanks for watching my videos-I do plan and script them out so they are not vlogs. I would say um a million times if I was off the cuff lol.
My chihuahua Bites is my all-time favorite OPI polish! Thanks for the tips!
It's a happy red. Thanks for watching!
We have a trip planned to Africa in September. I have went thru a lot of your videos… and bought way to much stuff. Looking forward to using it all. Love your upbeat personality!
Oh nice! Have a lovely time. And thanks.
I do use zippered pouches for holding different types of things. I have my beach bag with a zipper top closure. I don’t like snap closure bag because it doesn’t provide full security. Things might fall out of the bag with a snap closure or a pickpocket might ‘fish’ a pouch out of your bag behind you.
I agree.
I traveled to Denmark in November-December because of the birth of a third grandchild. I was allowed to travel because I have family that lives there (plus I had to prove the family connection and have a negative covid test to enter).
I watched lots of your videos to jog my memory on what I wanted to take and do while traveling. Thanks for your helpfulness and for your friendly personality.
Oh nice!! Was it wonderful? What food do people eat there? Can you see the b lights at night? Congrats on a new g-kid. Thank you for watching.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I know they eat a lot of "healthy" food with lots of nuts, etc in the bread. We ate at home and my DIL being Brazilian the food had a flare of that mixed with American. :-)
No special lights at night, I'm afraid.
Thanks, he is a cutie. Of course, I think so! Yes. It was wonderful being there even though it's not the same right now. Just walking in the neighborhood with the old architecture was fascinating though.
Thank you, again, for your videos.
Oh, I have a chair like the one in your bedroom. I saw it when you were recuperating from your surgery. Love my furniture from my parents!
Love the tips. Planning to my first jab this week. I noticed that when I go tropical, the hotel rooms are always freezing, so make it a habit to bring a summer sweater regardless of the climate.
Great tip! I'm thrilled for y'all!!! Have such a great time even if it rains the whole time. Yes, and airplanes are freezing in the summer I think. Thank you for watching!
So true ! I live up north so don’t need air conditioning, when I go south the AC freezes me !
💚Enjoying your video as more and more. This one was super helpful
and chok full of tips. Travel top ordered 👍
Thank you so much! I appreciate your time.
Those eye glasses cleaner , is next level 👌😍
I just bought blue ones because I got lotion on mine in Hawaii.
I have bought loads after these videos thanks I love my items x
Glad you like them! I truly love these things too!
A rose at dawn broke by noon is my all time fav colour on my toes.
Yay!!
Hey Laurie! Air hugs to you! I flew out to see my grandkids, son, and DIL in CA twice during all this COVID mess and your tips made everything go smoothly! The airlines are doing a great job of keeping travelers safe in my opinion and with all the info you gave in your videos, I felt safe the whole time! Thanks for all you do! ❤️😍❤️
I totally agree. I just got back from Miami, and it was a wonderful getaway that felt like I was in another country.
I am a Newbie and I love your videos. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!
I'm going to Hawaii for 2 weeks on August 15th. I was looking for ideas to help me pack. I found your channel so I've been binge watching your videos to get tips. I'm trying to figure out if I can pack for weeks in a carry on with my new compression cubes. I'm going to start practice packing tomorrow! Wish me luck 😂 Thank you for all your great tips.
EEEEK how fun of a trip! So happy for you. Do not miss this video: bit.ly/NotForgetPackHawaii
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you. I’m getting excited! Thank you again for all your great tips 🌺💕🌸
I care about how we pack. Happy to see a video on it!
I like the styles of your grey shoes
Thanks for your positivity! Shine on🌟
You too! Thanks for watching!
I just wanted to say that I have been watching you on RUclips for about 2 years now, and I so appreciate everything that you post about. I love to travel and certainly miss it so much too! Last year, my trips to Kraków, Poland (2 weeks) and Munich, Germany (2 weeks) were cancelled, of course. At this time, I am currently crossing my fingers to rebook the Munich trip, and do have deposits down for a trip to Bali, Indonesia (2 weeks) and several locations in Italy and Sicily (4 weeks) planned. Big hugs to you Laurie!!! 🤗
People are busting out! Over a million per day have passed through our TSA checkpoints in the last week. Hope your trips happen! I'm so excited for you. Wow, Bali!!
Would love to see different packing ways video!
Got it-thanks for your input.
Love your videos. Yes!! to the packing video!
Yay! Thank you! Here it is: bit.ly/TipsHacksForCarryOns
Love your tips. I have a cover for my AirPods, similar to yours. I love 💗 it!
Yay! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! Great tips! Can’t wait to use these again! 😆 love your channel and tips! I’m following!
Yay! Thank you!
I have a tiny tin first aid kit about the size of a cigarette pack that goes with me everywhere. It holds a few assorted bandaids & a few packets or a small tube of antibiotic and hydrocortisone creams. It has saved the day so many times. I have had larger kits but 99% of the time the bandaids/creams are all I use, so I changed to this small kit & it works fine. If I use the little packets of cream I never get stopped by security, but they do fit easily into a liquids bag if they need to be moved.
Yes and yay that they've never said anything to you.
Love your videos 😀 I can’t wait to travel too!!
Awesome!
Great suggestions! Love your videos. Thank you!
Thank you!
I hate to say it but I am just now catching up on your videos. I was too sad about not traveling to watch but am now seeing a light at the end of the tunnel😊. I have used many of your tips! Have a trip planned for next April to Europe after two previously cancelled ones. Keeping my fingers crossed I get to use a lot of your tips then!
I hope I hope too! I totally understand.
Cutie puppy in the video! 💜🐾🥰
He sends his licks.
My dad always called his toiletries bag a "ditty bag" - from his military days.
I love hearing all the names for it. Thanks for watching.
My dad called his a "Dopp kit" from his WW2 navy days!
It was either a "ditty bag" or a "shaving kit" in my family. Oh the strange names the Army gives us! 😄
Hi Laurie! Look into the Frye Melissa boot. I think it comes in cognac and it also comes in different shaft heights too.
Ooh, Frye. I have never tried theirs. But I will. Thank you!
I’m waiting to see if I can travel due to lockdown. I breath on my glasses and wipe them to clean them. I used to use a speaker as a teen but mine had to be wired as it was in the 90’s.
I just got my eyeglass cleaner thingie - sounds like a marshmallow chick LOL. This thing is awesome! So much easier than a cloth - which I carry and never use or find it smears. These work perfect and make my glasses feel brand new! Thank you for the suggestion and your great videos. Looking forward to more real packing info as I seem to have tried every style and am still not sure. Weight is a huge issue as all our travel is international. Stay safe and wash that mask each use Please!
Linda, yay! I really like the Peeps! I've washed my masks twice this week woohoo! What do I do if I only wear them to the grocery store? I've done that twice this week and worn it into a restaurant. Stillllllllllll working on that packing video. It also hurts my back videoing the folding etc in a torqued way so as not to get in the video lol. Thanks for watching!
Lancome Cils is one of the best and you don’t need a lot.
Yes, love it!
We’ve always said ditty bag. My late husband was a Marine. I love that jacket. Thanks for all you do. ❤️
Oh how special!! Yes those military names stick with ya. Thanks for watching!
I’m supposed to go back to Italy in October, but that probably won’t happen. I see lots of car trips in my future. Love my noise canceling AirPods! I have a Vera Bradley Weekender bag that I have taken on car trips for years. For me, it’s too bulky for air travel. Love your videos! Sandy in Houston
Ooh, I love your honest opinion! Ugh ugh, I miss traveling to Italy and beyond. One day! We visited Miami this week and did a food tour and found some hidden gems...if you can drive that far. Thanks for watching, Sandy!
Yes, I have several Ecco sneakers, including the ones you showed here except in a different color. These are excellent for walking.
Ooh, I may buy the light gray soon. I really love them.
Such great information! Thanks
Thank you!
I love your content! I didn’t know about the link ban thanks for sharing
I stumbled upon it a coulpe years ago and found allll these comments. Thank you for watching!
I love you!! I binge watched all of your videos! I’m going on a plane for the first time in June. You’ve helped so much! Thank you
Thank you for watching.
I love the tip for chasing the wheels on a desk chair ! Thank you!!!
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We are so waiting for this to end. Our trip will be San Diego. We are driving there. After my son is done with High school here we may move to Texas. I miss Texas.
Oh my word, y'all have been through it!! Keep your chin up. San Diego will be beautiful!! Hope the beaches will be open for ya. Thank you for watching!
I purchased the Pikolinos Aspe boots from Nordstrom. They have a pretty Cognac color that they call Brandy. If you don’t like that style, they also have some other styles in that color too. Just found your videos and love all your tips and tricks.!
Thanks so much. I need tall boots, but their cognac color is beautiful!!
Up here in Lake Livingston. Enjoying your videos
Thanks for watching! Hope you've had gorgeous sunsets this winter!
I like your jacket. I also like denim jacket or suede jacket in olive or khaki color.
Thr flushable wipes from Walmart are our go to. Thry are pretty good and the price is good. It is the equate brand. We get them in multi pack of 3 or 5.
Love those too.
Great ideas and items😊👍 our 4th booked Alaskan cruise got canceled due to Canadian 🇨🇦 ports not opening up until 2022. Rebooked again for June 2022 🙏🤞 My hearts goes out to the Alaskan tourist industry...this makes their second cruise season canceled.
For a short vacay we’re just going up to WNC this Spring. This will be our first flight ✈️ since Convid...can not say I am not very nervous because hear planes are packed. I do feel somewhat positive listening to you.
PS-OPI is my favorite polish...My Chihuahua Bites 👍👍♥️ looks gorgeous.
Destroying economies; so frustrating!
Laurie, what a helpful video!! I love travel pouches too! When I’m traveling in my camper van I use the packing cubes too, label them with masking tape. They are awesome! Love the 3 color shirt, green looks good on you👍😇 ♥️ utility jacket w/ pho furr 👍 Lots of helpful tips in this one, looking forward to the next🤓👊💥🌹
Thank you for watching! Masking tape is a great hack for so many things.
Just my personal opinion but I think everyone should invest in compression socks. Great for your legs but will also keep you warm when flying. I’m also a big fan of the epic massive wipes. It’s almost towel size and you can take a bath in any restroom. Definitely came in handy when I was traveling from Auckland New Zealand back to Washington DC and had a very long layover in Los Angeles. I felt human after using that wipe.
Good point! I have some compression leggings by Zella that I love. They do work. Thanks for sharing.
Love your tips and energy! My husband and I will have our 2nd vaccine dose in March and then you bet we will be traveling. I think about travel all the time. Thanks.
Oh wonderful! Yes, let us fly!!
I use cloth masks for work, and I wash all 5 once a week, wear one a day and throw it in a garment bag before I wash all of them on laundry day, and air dry.
I have been washing much more often.
Omg i missed you love watching your videos
Yay! Thank you! If you click the bell beside subscribe, you'll get an email when I upload a travel tip video. Thank you for watching!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie 🙂 my notifications are on can't wait for more content this is feeding my travel bug ty
Your dog in the background is so cute. He moves over to the side so we can see him/her better. You have some great products in this video. Can’t wait to get to travel again. We took a road trip this summer & it was so nice to get out of the house. Take care!
We felt the same way with our trips. So refreshing!
Target! Cute cognac booties.
Great tips! Going to Grand Canyon in October!
What a gorgeous time to go!
Thank you for the tips they will come in handy and I really appreciate you doing this video! Have a blessed day!
Thank you!!
Great video Laurie! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you! You too!
Love travel tips
I'm so excited that we are going to Foley's Island in June. How my daughter was able to find a big house on the beach in June is remarkable. How wonderful to be going someplace again. We are driving. I'm going to get me some of those peeps. Janet in Columbus OH.
Oh nice! It will be like the best vacation ever I bet! It's so nice to get away! Feels like you've been let out of a cage. Thank you for watching.
Oh my god!! I watched this 3 times! So many tips I haven’t seen in previous episodes! Your fan from beautiful Prince Edward Island.
You get the gold star for today's comment lol. Thank you Lori!!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie wow! I feel like a famous person shook my hand. 😄 I can’t wait for travel to open up again for us. At the moment, we have restrictions on all non essential travel on or off our island.
Depends on the airline. My last flight didn’t use in app entertainment and didn’t give out earbuds (had to pay 5-6€ or something that seemed way to high for the bad quality I knew they were). I’ll always keep some old corded headphones in my bag now.
Oh yes, that would be frustrating!! I wonder if you have to ask for them. Thank you for watching!
Hey Laurie!! Hug comin at ya from Philadelphia, Pa🤗. Your pup in the background is adorable!! 💟
Oh what a pretty state!! Thanks for watching and for the hug.
I bought that black carry on. Love it! Its packed for the trip we cancelled on January 3rd. We winter in Mexico and stayed home this year. So keeping it packed with the hope we can go to the British Virgin Islands in June that we cancelled last June! Rented a 40 ft catamaran, trip of a life time!
Oh my word! Yes, hopefully it will open again soon. So sad, and I think people are getting a little mad. But what do ya do. We can do it! Thanks for watching.
Love this....!! Really helpful for when we do eventually get to travel again!!!!
Love planning so it’s all great for me!
Your little dog is sooo cute !
So glad! Thanks for watching!
I just came back from a short business trip. I used a multi-port charger and a tech pouch that rolls (which I'm now using everyday), and compression cubes. What I wished I brought is my tennis shoes (figured that out when I wanted to use the fitness room) and a cellphone holder for the car.
Great tip! That's a new one! I still have not found one I like; let me know what it is (w/o a link) when you get a sec. I just got back from Miami, and it was like being in a different country-fabulous food tour. Have you ever done that while working somewhere? History and all the food? Thanks for watching!
Thanks Girl! Always learn something valuable for my travels. Much appreciated!✈️
You are so welcome!
One of my jobs is an outdoor one, and I have to wear a face mask per my employer's orders. I've found that the Universal Face Masks by Caraa does a pretty good job of not fogging up my sunglasses.
I've totally gotten tangled up in wires when trying to get up to use the airplane toilet! I finally invested in some wireless earbuds and am looking forward to putting them through the airplane test.
I recently bought the Vera Bradley ReActive Mini Weekender Bag. I do love it, and I love how it's made out of recycled water bottles, but it's a touch bigger than I was expecting. It might be a tight squeeze getting under the seat of a CRJ or an ERJ.
Thanks for watching! And thank you for the tip!
Your cils eyelash booster sounds like a great product. Cils means eyelash in French btw. Really enjoyed this video.
WHAT?!! I'm learning French. Voila! New word. Thank you for watching too!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie 😂 lol
Yes yes yes to making a video showing different packing styles. Ranger packing? That sounds intriguing 🤔
Thanks for your input. Ranger is a military or marine way. Have a great day!
Where did you get your striped and brown carry on? Do they let you put it underseat like a big purse? Love it!!
Hi Kim. I have had this underseat bag for a few years and love it: bit.ly/2L1pHRM It fits under the seat in front of me even on the tiny airplanes. I can fit 3 Costco size rolls of paper towels inside. I got a newer bag with a light color interior but still use this one. Thanks for watching!
Perfect timing for this video. I postponed a Rhine River cruise from 2020 to 2021. If it doesn't happen this year I will use the funds for a fabulous extended road trip. So ready to go someplace. Here's hoping!!!
Sounds great! I feel so bad for the cruise industry. I just got back from Miami, and it was lovely. We did a food tour and went to Little Havana (it's just a half a mile) and felt like we were in a different country for a few days. Enjoy the US!
L. As usual I love your Chanel. The Gibson shirts are out but I found a hoodie by the same company. Keep up the great sharing you do I will be traveling to China this year. Consider doing travel for expatriates
Awesome! Thank you! I love the Gibson brand. How exciting! What questions would expats have, do you think? Thanks for watching.
I love your videos. You are for easy to watch. Its like watching a friend. Stay safe and keep making videos.
Thanks, will do! That's so nice of you to say.
I think you’re just the most wonderful sweetest woman and sister in Jesus my goodness you’re ADORABLE!!!!! So thankful for you and all your helping me along so much! More then you know! Thank you again, can’t wait to learn more! A happy that I’ve found your channel you are so funny!
Thank you so much!!
I love your tips. I started watching your videos when we booked a cruise to Alaska. Unfortunately I had to unpack because of COVID, but looking forward to travel again soon.
I really hope we can cruise soon. I feel so bad for them. Thank you for watching!
Another great video! Aullie was a hoot behind the pillows and love your hair color today, looks fantastic. Thanks for all the purchasing info.
You are so welcome! My hair loves low humidity. It was also cold so Aullie was getting nice and cozy back there lol. Thank you for watching.
Every tip you do is one I am waiting to watch!
Yes yes yes to any of your ideas :)
And here to hugging you back ! :)
Thank you so much Melanie!
Teva makes the Anaya Chelsea bootie, in cognac, which has a low heel. I have had them for 2 years, and they are SO comfortable!
Melissa, thanks so much!! I am looking for a tall one, but I am shocked at all of their styles. They truly are supportive and affordable shoes. Thanks for reminding me; I have some on my list now.
I love how you’re always mentioning your mom 💕 amazing tips! Hoping to make it to Cancun in April 😊
Oh, I hope it goes smoothly and is super refreshing for you. Thank you for watching.
I really want you to review the Nomad Lane Bento Bag!
Thanks very much for your channel, Laurie.You're engaging and informative - what we all need now as we dream and plan for our next trips. I saw and really liked the Bento Bag, too, and a review would be interesting. I couldn't justify the cost, though, so bought a just-like version by Bagsmart on sale for nearly $200.00 less. Same fabric, same layout, quality workmanship - and this one has side pockets. It meets most domestic underseat regs, and I'm using it with a freestanding luggage cart purchased for $18.00 on sale. All those savings go straight to my travel fund. Preparing for and traveling on a budget is challenging but can also be fun. Stay safe, everyone.
Love your videos. Thanks for the packing tips and security rules.
Thanks for watching!