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    31 Ways To Make Traveling So Much Less Stressful

    Trains, planes, and automobiles — however you're getting there, these will make your travels easier.

    1. Never have that "Did I forget something?" feeling again with a packing-list pad that'll make sure you check everything off before you head out.

    2. Worried about crying babies or chatty neighbors? Try a pair of noise-canceling headphones designed with super-soft ear cuffs, Bluetooth capability, and a backup cord — just in case they use up all the juice mid-flight.

    3. On that note, make sure your phone is always charged by packing a portable power bank that holds enough power to charge your phone two times.

    4. Carry all the documents you'll need in a handy tri-fold wallet designed with plenty of space — making for a super-easy check-in.

    5. Or try a chic embossed leather passport holder that might just help you get you that upgrade you've always dreamed about.

    6. Use a digital luggage scale to weigh your big ol' bag before you're at the check-in counter and avoid that bajillion-dollar overweight luggage fee.

    7. Don't stress about how you'll charge your devices when you're traveling overseas — just get a universal adapter that allows you to plug in anywhere in the world.

    8. Don't do the walk of shame off the plane with your shoes in hand: Avoid foot swelling with a pair of compression socks.

    9. Keep your corded earbuds tangle-free while you're jet-setting with a handmade leather cord organizer.

    10. Or get a pair of wearable headphones that wrap around your wrist, so you'll make sure you don't lose them.

    11. If you do a ton of traveling, chances are you probably spend a fair amount of time in rental cars; bring a universal air-vent magnetic car mount that'll hold your cell phone while you're driving and using it to navigate.

    12. Try a pair of no-tie elastic laces designed to make taking off and putting on your shoes a breeze — you'll be the envy of the security line.

    13. Don't let the confines of an economy seat get the best of you — get an adjustable footrest you can attach to the seat in front of you to help turn yours into first-class accommodations.

    14. Never miss out on complimentary snacks, drinks, and food again with a luxuriously soft sleeping mask that'll let the flight attendants know they shouldn't pass you up during meal service — because once they do, good luck getting them to come back.

    15. Invest in a collapsible water bottle you can take through security empty, fill up at a water fountain, and have enough water to stay hydrated throughout the flight.

    16. Get a reversible vegan-leather travel tote to hold everything you might need at a moment's notice — or in the event your luggage doesn't make it.

    17. Use a twistable memory-foam travel pillow that'll mold and shape into whatever form you need so you can stay comfy.

    18. Bring a blanket scarf to stay warm and cozy without having to carry around a bulky blanket — or beg the flight attendants for one.

    19. Or if you wanna get real fancy, try an investment-worthy cashmere travel set so you can sleep in the lap of luxury while you're cramped in a middle seat.

    20. Bring along a pack of gentle Purell wipes to disinfect your hands *and* table tray (you'll never regret it).

    21. Keep your cords, chargers, flash drives, and cables neat and tangle-free in a water-resistant travel organizer.

    22. Help your tired eyes feel refreshed and enriched after an exhausting journey with collagen-infused under-eye masks.

    23. Transition from sleeping on your flight to sprinting to catch your connection straight to a first-class upgrade with a comfortable pair of leggings.

    24. If you know you'll be airborne for a while, pack some soothing and refreshing body wipes for that I-just-showered feeling after an all-night flight.

    25. Always have a charging cord on hand with this discreet leather keychain that has a USB and lightning plug (for iPhones) hidden within its tassels.

    26. Carry filling snacks, like Larabars, so you aren't hangry upon arriving at your destination.

    27. Get a T-Mobile One plan that includes international texting and data in over 140 countries and gives you free texting and an hour of data on any flights with Gogo.

    28. If you're traveling with a kiddo who might need a fresh diaper at some point, try a portable changing station, which unfolds to give you a clean space.

    29. And avoid having to measure out formula with a storage container designed with removable dividers so you can have up to three feedings all figured out.

    30. Keep your valuables in a travel jewelry box with velvet lining and removable dividers that'll let you store all your accessories conveniently en route to your destination.

    31. And avoid waiting in security and customs lines by signing up for Global Entry. You'll have to fill out an in-depth application and have an in-person interview, but once approved you'll be able to bypass all those dreaded security lines.

    Bon voyage, everyone!

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