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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Comfort Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\nEven when flying premium economy, being cooped up in a seat for hours on end can make anyone go stir-crazy. That\u2019s why the following are now on top of my packing pile each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A memory foam neck pillow<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe few inches of recline in economy seats don’t go far. A firm travel pillow made from memory foam provides great support, letting me actually catch some Z-s during red-eye flights without feeling like I need some WD-40 afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>A fleece hoodie<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI\u2019ve long since stopped praying to the air vent gods and started bringing a comfy fleece hoodie regardless of the actual destination. Whether I\u2019m stuck in an aisle seat on a newer plane or have to face a neighbor\u2019s cold blasts on an older one, the hoodie keeps most of the cold at bay. And it also doubles as a makeshift pillow or blanket when it\u2019s sleep time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Compression socks<\/h3>\n\n\n\nCatching a case of Economy Class Syndrome is never on my travel to-do list, so I take precautions. You can do only so many aisle stretches and take so many bathroom breaks before people start giving you dirty looks. Compression socks make for toasty toes while also ensuring proper circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Tech Must-Haves<\/h2>\n\n\n\nMy must-have gadgets focus on making the trip fly by and let me hit the ground running. I always make sure to bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Noise-cancelling headphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese are a godsend for drowning out everything from humming cabin noises to annoying seatmates trying to stir up a conversation. The bubble of calm I feel when putting noise-canceling travel headphones<\/u><\/a> on lets me close my eyes and pretend I\u2019ve already arrived. Or put some music on and lose myself in the beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>An e-reader<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat better time to catch up on my book backlog than 10 hours of sitting in place? E-readers might be my favorite gadget, ever! They can hold as many doorstop novels or business reports as you care to subject yourself to, yet remain compact. I can’t tell e-ink apart from the real thing at this point, and not having the search or dictionary functions would be a serious downgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPlus, it\u2019s great to combo the reader with those headphones to occasionally rest my eyes and continue a story in audiobook form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A powerbank<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a good idea to charge all your gadgets the night before the trip, which I don\u2019t always remember to do. Bringing a powerbank makes this a non-issue since I can plug any gadgets that need topping up while waiting for the boarding call, or during the flight itself if the airline\u2019s rules aren\u2019t strict. Either way, bringing the powerbank means you won’t have to search for incompatible outlets or depend on the jacks your seat may or may not provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>An eSIM<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI dislike the information blindness that happens when arriving in a foreign country. Knowing what I know about public Wi-Fi, that\u2019s not an option, especially not at the airport. I\u2019ve had a lot of success with eSIMs<\/u><\/a>, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey work like regular SIMs without the hassle of replacing the card or losing access to your number. You just get a good provider, see what plans they have available for your destination, and get the one that suits you the best. I love how the eSIM automatically switches on when arriving and can check messages or use online maps even before exiting the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Small Health Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\nDespite experience and preparation, travel days can leave one wrung out. So by health essentials, I mean small but crucial items that help me feel human during and after the ordeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The “dry-air survival kit”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s what I call the items that make the dry air inside the cabin<\/u><\/a> and its side effects bearable. Lozenges for your throat, a dab of skin cream, eye drops, and some saline nasal spray usually do the trick. Also, stay hydrated and drink lots of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Basic meds<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome pain medication and pills that prevent diarrhea and motion sickness. Nothing too exotic, just easily reachable stuff you should already have in a first-aid kit in your carry-on. I keep these in a belt pouch, but fanny packs work just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Wipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI don\u2019t know who\u2019s been touching those armrests, and after the way some people behaved during COVID, I\u2019m not taking any chances either. I bring two. Disinfectant wipes are useful for wiping down dirty surfaces and peace of mind. On the other hand, skin wipes help with dryness while also providing the freshness one desperately needs to stop feeling like a prune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy Travels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The few inches of recline in economy seats don’t go far. A firm travel pillow made from memory foam provides great support, letting me actually catch some Z-s during red-eye flights without feeling like I need some WD-40 afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>A fleece hoodie<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI\u2019ve long since stopped praying to the air vent gods and started bringing a comfy fleece hoodie regardless of the actual destination. Whether I\u2019m stuck in an aisle seat on a newer plane or have to face a neighbor\u2019s cold blasts on an older one, the hoodie keeps most of the cold at bay. And it also doubles as a makeshift pillow or blanket when it\u2019s sleep time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Compression socks<\/h3>\n\n\n\nCatching a case of Economy Class Syndrome is never on my travel to-do list, so I take precautions. You can do only so many aisle stretches and take so many bathroom breaks before people start giving you dirty looks. Compression socks make for toasty toes while also ensuring proper circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Tech Must-Haves<\/h2>\n\n\n\nMy must-have gadgets focus on making the trip fly by and let me hit the ground running. I always make sure to bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Noise-cancelling headphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese are a godsend for drowning out everything from humming cabin noises to annoying seatmates trying to stir up a conversation. The bubble of calm I feel when putting noise-canceling travel headphones<\/u><\/a> on lets me close my eyes and pretend I\u2019ve already arrived. Or put some music on and lose myself in the beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>An e-reader<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat better time to catch up on my book backlog than 10 hours of sitting in place? E-readers might be my favorite gadget, ever! They can hold as many doorstop novels or business reports as you care to subject yourself to, yet remain compact. I can’t tell e-ink apart from the real thing at this point, and not having the search or dictionary functions would be a serious downgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPlus, it\u2019s great to combo the reader with those headphones to occasionally rest my eyes and continue a story in audiobook form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A powerbank<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a good idea to charge all your gadgets the night before the trip, which I don\u2019t always remember to do. Bringing a powerbank makes this a non-issue since I can plug any gadgets that need topping up while waiting for the boarding call, or during the flight itself if the airline\u2019s rules aren\u2019t strict. Either way, bringing the powerbank means you won’t have to search for incompatible outlets or depend on the jacks your seat may or may not provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>An eSIM<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI dislike the information blindness that happens when arriving in a foreign country. Knowing what I know about public Wi-Fi, that\u2019s not an option, especially not at the airport. I\u2019ve had a lot of success with eSIMs<\/u><\/a>, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey work like regular SIMs without the hassle of replacing the card or losing access to your number. You just get a good provider, see what plans they have available for your destination, and get the one that suits you the best. I love how the eSIM automatically switches on when arriving and can check messages or use online maps even before exiting the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Small Health Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\nDespite experience and preparation, travel days can leave one wrung out. So by health essentials, I mean small but crucial items that help me feel human during and after the ordeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The “dry-air survival kit”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s what I call the items that make the dry air inside the cabin<\/u><\/a> and its side effects bearable. Lozenges for your throat, a dab of skin cream, eye drops, and some saline nasal spray usually do the trick. Also, stay hydrated and drink lots of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Basic meds<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome pain medication and pills that prevent diarrhea and motion sickness. Nothing too exotic, just easily reachable stuff you should already have in a first-aid kit in your carry-on. I keep these in a belt pouch, but fanny packs work just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Wipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI don\u2019t know who\u2019s been touching those armrests, and after the way some people behaved during COVID, I\u2019m not taking any chances either. I bring two. Disinfectant wipes are useful for wiping down dirty surfaces and peace of mind. On the other hand, skin wipes help with dryness while also providing the freshness one desperately needs to stop feeling like a prune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy Travels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Catching a case of Economy Class Syndrome is never on my travel to-do list, so I take precautions. You can do only so many aisle stretches and take so many bathroom breaks before people start giving you dirty looks. Compression socks make for toasty toes while also ensuring proper circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Tech Must-Haves<\/h2>\n\n\n\nMy must-have gadgets focus on making the trip fly by and let me hit the ground running. I always make sure to bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Noise-cancelling headphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese are a godsend for drowning out everything from humming cabin noises to annoying seatmates trying to stir up a conversation. The bubble of calm I feel when putting noise-canceling travel headphones<\/u><\/a> on lets me close my eyes and pretend I\u2019ve already arrived. Or put some music on and lose myself in the beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>An e-reader<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat better time to catch up on my book backlog than 10 hours of sitting in place? E-readers might be my favorite gadget, ever! They can hold as many doorstop novels or business reports as you care to subject yourself to, yet remain compact. I can’t tell e-ink apart from the real thing at this point, and not having the search or dictionary functions would be a serious downgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPlus, it\u2019s great to combo the reader with those headphones to occasionally rest my eyes and continue a story in audiobook form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A powerbank<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a good idea to charge all your gadgets the night before the trip, which I don\u2019t always remember to do. Bringing a powerbank makes this a non-issue since I can plug any gadgets that need topping up while waiting for the boarding call, or during the flight itself if the airline\u2019s rules aren\u2019t strict. Either way, bringing the powerbank means you won’t have to search for incompatible outlets or depend on the jacks your seat may or may not provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>An eSIM<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI dislike the information blindness that happens when arriving in a foreign country. Knowing what I know about public Wi-Fi, that\u2019s not an option, especially not at the airport. I\u2019ve had a lot of success with eSIMs<\/u><\/a>, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey work like regular SIMs without the hassle of replacing the card or losing access to your number. You just get a good provider, see what plans they have available for your destination, and get the one that suits you the best. I love how the eSIM automatically switches on when arriving and can check messages or use online maps even before exiting the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Small Health Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\nDespite experience and preparation, travel days can leave one wrung out. So by health essentials, I mean small but crucial items that help me feel human during and after the ordeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The “dry-air survival kit”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s what I call the items that make the dry air inside the cabin<\/u><\/a> and its side effects bearable. Lozenges for your throat, a dab of skin cream, eye drops, and some saline nasal spray usually do the trick. Also, stay hydrated and drink lots of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Basic meds<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome pain medication and pills that prevent diarrhea and motion sickness. Nothing too exotic, just easily reachable stuff you should already have in a first-aid kit in your carry-on. I keep these in a belt pouch, but fanny packs work just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Wipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\nI don\u2019t know who\u2019s been touching those armrests, and after the way some people behaved during COVID, I\u2019m not taking any chances either. I bring two. Disinfectant wipes are useful for wiping down dirty surfaces and peace of mind. On the other hand, skin wipes help with dryness while also providing the freshness one desperately needs to stop feeling like a prune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy Travels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These are a godsend for drowning out everything from humming cabin noises to annoying seatmates trying to stir up a conversation. The bubble of calm I feel when putting noise-canceling travel headphones<\/u><\/a> on lets me close my eyes and pretend I\u2019ve already arrived. Or put some music on and lose myself in the beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What better time to catch up on my book backlog than 10 hours of sitting in place? E-readers might be my favorite gadget, ever! They can hold as many doorstop novels or business reports as you care to subject yourself to, yet remain compact. I can’t tell e-ink apart from the real thing at this point, and not having the search or dictionary functions would be a serious downgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n Plus, it\u2019s great to combo the reader with those headphones to occasionally rest my eyes and continue a story in audiobook form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a good idea to charge all your gadgets the night before the trip, which I don\u2019t always remember to do. Bringing a powerbank makes this a non-issue since I can plug any gadgets that need topping up while waiting for the boarding call, or during the flight itself if the airline\u2019s rules aren\u2019t strict. Either way, bringing the powerbank means you won’t have to search for incompatible outlets or depend on the jacks your seat may or may not provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I dislike the information blindness that happens when arriving in a foreign country. Knowing what I know about public Wi-Fi, that\u2019s not an option, especially not at the airport. I\u2019ve had a lot of success with eSIMs<\/u><\/a>, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They work like regular SIMs without the hassle of replacing the card or losing access to your number. You just get a good provider, see what plans they have available for your destination, and get the one that suits you the best. I love how the eSIM automatically switches on when arriving and can check messages or use online maps even before exiting the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite experience and preparation, travel days can leave one wrung out. So by health essentials, I mean small but crucial items that help me feel human during and after the ordeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s what I call the items that make the dry air inside the cabin<\/u><\/a> and its side effects bearable. Lozenges for your throat, a dab of skin cream, eye drops, and some saline nasal spray usually do the trick. Also, stay hydrated and drink lots of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some pain medication and pills that prevent diarrhea and motion sickness. Nothing too exotic, just easily reachable stuff you should already have in a first-aid kit in your carry-on. I keep these in a belt pouch, but fanny packs work just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I don\u2019t know who\u2019s been touching those armrests, and after the way some people behaved during COVID, I\u2019m not taking any chances either. I bring two. Disinfectant wipes are useful for wiping down dirty surfaces and peace of mind. On the other hand, skin wipes help with dryness while also providing the freshness one desperately needs to stop feeling like a prune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>An e-reader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>A powerbank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>An eSIM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Small Health Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The “dry-air survival kit”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Basic meds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Wipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Happy Travels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n