Deciding what to take with you when you travel have always been one of your main challenges – and that frustration is why I eventually created my own detailed packing list for travel essentials I want to share with you.
The most important things a woman should pack when traveling are her intuition and Diva Cup
Women on the Road’s Ultimate Long-Term Travel Packing List for Women
Documents & Bags
- Passport + extra photocopy of the front page of your passport
- Additional photo ID (such as a driver’s license, student ID) debit and/or credit cards
- Health insurance card and contact number
- Plane or train tickets and passes
- Wallet
- Travel purse or daypack
- Foldable duffle, in case, if you think you may buy enough for an additional backup bag
- Luggage: small carry-on rolling suitcase or travel backpack
Personal Items
Don’t bring too many items with you – just your usual toiletries; If you carry on, everything needs to be TSA-approved (follow the 3-1-1 rule).
- Deodorant ←my current fave
- Soap
- Lotion
- Face stuff
- Hair stuff ← I use this as my conditioner, hair pomade, and skin lotion
- Razor
- Makeup
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Lip balm
- Eyedrops (good for dry eyes, or refreshing the eyes after wearing contacts and/or glasses)
- Essential oils (good for travel are a germ-fighting blend, lavender, peppermint, and citrus-like lemon)
- Feminine products
- Deodorizing wipes
- Prescription medicines
- Melatonin helps you with jet lag
- Charcoal capsules, for help digesting
Clothing
- Jeans or pants, 1-2 pair
- Dresses or skirts, 1-2 ← I have 4 of those skirts, they’re so great!
- Layering short and long-sleeve tops, a few
- Cardigans, 1-2
- Thin sweater, 1
- Lightweight rain jacket, 1
- Socks, 2-3 pair
- Pajamas, 1 set
- Underwear ← my faves for travel
- Scarf or pashmina that can double as a mini blanket
- Walking shoes
- Walking sandals
- Ballet flats or booties
Tech Accessories
- Phone
- Laptop or tablet
- Camera + accessories, if you want to extend the capabilities on your phone
- E-reader or book
- Power cords for all devices
- Earbuds
- Adapter
- Travel power strip, if you think you’ll be charging a ton at once
- Portable USB charger
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Denmark has been ranked as one of the safest countries in the world. Copenhagen is one of the cleanest cities.
one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. Not even bad weather will stop the Copenhageners from biking!
Copenhagen is leading in recycling, renewable energy, and smart city solutions. Most of Copenhagen buses run on electric instead of diesel and Copenhagen has a large number of green areas and you’re never more than a few minutes away from the nearest park. Copenhagen is one of the top sustainable and liveable cities.
The Danish do things really well and differently especially with design.
If you have a chance to visit Copenhagen who should definitely try one of the Danish classics open-faced sandwich: “smørrebrød”. Copenhagen offers many food options from small, bistros to trendy cafés and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Thousands of people across the city enjoying great music, cold beer, and the Copenhagen summer make this a once in a lifetime experience for festival lovers.
One of the things that you probably didn’t know: Denmark most famous export – LEGO. You can visit the factory where it is made you’ll find a large LEGO shop.
Copenhagen has one of Europe’s most efficient infrastructures where everything is within a short distance. The public transportation is efficient and the city offers a variety of public transportations, through either bus, train, metro and rentable city bikes. Denmark offers the most reliable electric grid in Europe.
