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Travel Accessories: My Top 5

Last Updated: October 20, 2021 · Travel Tips

Whether you’re a thrifty traveler, nomad, backpacker, or a luxurious traveler, we all share the need to take our most precious accessories with us on our adventures.  This is why I created my top 5 list of travel accessories that I take with me wherever I go traveling.  Check it out!

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Passport holder / wallet
Camera
Travel Journal
Favorite Jewelry
Backpack

Passport holder / wallet

Probably one of the most important things I carry around is my travel passport holder/wallet.  My sister offered this to me for Christmas and I cannot explain just how much it has made traveling more convenient and easy, especially when running through a busy airport.  

The amazing thing about a passport holder/wallet is that it provides a place to put your most important stuff: money, passport, plane tickets, credit cards, bus tickets, and the list goes on. 

This way I don’t worry about which wallet I put my money in, or which zipper pocket I crammed those darn boarding passes in. It makes traveling simpler! And plus, I have a vintage design of Paris + the world map which I’ll adore forever and ever.

Camera

I cannot go places without my camera. It remains one of my most prized possessions and is always found hanging around my neck, ready to capture the next best moment.  

Though I really want one of those fancier cameras, that make that beautiful “snapshot” noise, I must admit that my little Sony-Cybershot-Carl Zeiss-16.1 megapixel camera gets the job done, and quite beautifully I might add.  It is a pocket-sized camera that even makes taking pictures of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre look easy.

Travel Journal

Another gift from my sister, my travel journal is always located at a convenient place in my travel backpack or luggage.  It makes the perfect companion (like a good book) for long train, plane, or bus rides across countries or to and from distant cities.  I love writing down what I see, feel, hear, smell, or whatever else that comes to mind, and I love re-reading it months, or years later.  Pictures are indeed worth a thousand words as they say, but in my opinion, a picture doesn’t fully describe how you felt about a place or person.

Favorite Jewelry

When I think back on all my travels, I notice I always had to carry around my favorite bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. 

While traveling, I wear my St. Christopher’s “Protect Us” necklace, given to me and my sister Laurin by our other sister Nicki to wear for our backpacking tour around Europe.  I also bring another necklace given to me a few years ago by my mom; it’s a teardrop-shaped pendant sporting bright green Peridot birthstones.  I wear it on more formal occasions or when we have a few days in a city I’ll swap the two out.

Otherwise, I have two rings that I never take off (also a gift from my sister), and while traveling I’ll choose one or two bracelets that represent something, someone, or somewhere I’ve been that reminds me of something/one/where meaningful or important.  I’ve found that wearing the jewelry given to me by my family helps me to keep them close even while I am far away traveling.

Backpack 

Last, but not least, if you ever see me somewhere I will always be wearing a backpack instead of carrying a purse.  Wearing a backpack while traveling allows me to keep both my hands/arms free and flexible, where I know my stuff is safe and secure inside zippers and deep, hidden pockets. 

If I need to run, I can without worrying about holding on to my backpack; if I want to take pictures, I can do so freely; if I am doing an activity, I don’t worry about where I need to put my bag down; if I’m in a crowded area, I can always wear my backpack on my chest; and a million other reasons why I choose to travel with a backpack rather than a tote, bag, or purse.  

Bigger backpack for longer travel, smaller (cute) backpack for a day out on the town or wherever I may be.

I hope you could benefit from this little list of my top 5 travel accessories.  What do YOU take with you on your travels?  I’d love to know! 

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Tips from a long-time nomad ⬇️✨ 💻 WORKIN Tips from a long-time nomad ⬇️✨

💻 WORKING ONLINE
While not all nomads/remote workers have online-specific jobs, it’s the easiest way to sustain an income for full-time or long-term travel. Here are some jobs you can do as a digital nomad!

• Blogging (This is what I do full-time!)
• Content Creation / Brand Sponsorship
• Virtual Assisting
• Social Media Management
• YouTube or Podcasting
• Graphic / Web Design
• Coding / Development
• Photography / Videography
• Freelance Writing (How I started)
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📍PICKING YOUR DIGITAL NOMAD DESTINATION
There are many countries out there offering digital nomad visas, but you don’t even need one to just travel as a tourist and stay in-country for 30, 60, 90, or 180 days. Nomads go everywhere as long as there’s a Wi-Fi connection, some countries you may consider are Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand, Vietnam, Croatia, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, and beyond! Even lesser-known places such as Namibia are starting to offer nomad visas to entice long-term travelers to visit.

🏡 FINDING HOUSING ABROAD
Read my blog post for the full guide on this, but basically, check local Facebook groups for renting local housing for extended stays and then use Airbnbs for shorter stays or to negotiate longer contracts with the owner. There are even more “nomad rental websites” these days to make finding accommodation even easier. Don’t overlook co-living/working spaces too like Selina where the digital nomad community tends to congregate.

💛 EXPLORING LOCALLY/RESPONSIBLY
As always, be mindful and respectful when you visit these communities. Many small towns are struggling with rapid growth and overdevelopment so be mindful of your choices of where you stay, how you spend your money, and who you support.

My best advice + detailed guides are all on the blog, free for you to use! Let me know if you have any questions about digital nomad life! 

Lastly, don’t overthink it. Moving countries isn’t as intimidating as you may think! It’s become second nature for us now after several years! 🐈‍⬛💃🌎✨
I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to discover t I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to discover this incredible country beyond the resorts and beaches, having lived temporarily in 5 out of the 32 Mexican states (Nayarit, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Oaxaca, and now Baja California Sur) as a digital nomad who’s been slow traveling/living in and out of Mexico since 2018. 

There is so, so much cultural and natural beauty in Mexico — I wish more people could experience this country for themselves and not through the eyes of the media.

***Please visit Mexico as a digital nomad (or tourist in general) responsibly and mindfully. Stay local, eat local, drink local, shop local, support local. Leave No Trace and be conscious of your choices and impact!*** 

Here are the cities/towns we’ve slow traveled/lived in for extended stays.

• Oaxaca City — a colorful, historic open museum rich in indigenous culture and gastronomy 
• San Cristóbal de las Casas — an endearing pueblo mágico in the Chiapas Highlands
• La Paz — the capital city of BCS teeming with marine life, diving, fish tacos, and desert vibes
• San Pancho — an eco-conscious town in Nayarit famous for its sunsets and community
• Tulum — no introduction needed (and I wouldn’t go back here as a nomad due to overdevelopment)

Other great cities/towns/destinations for digital nomads are:

• Guadalajara (state of Jalisco)
• Santiago de Querétaro (state of Querétaro)
• San Miguel de Allende or Guanajuato City (state of Guanajuato)
• Playa del Carmen (state of Quintana Roo)
• Valladolid or Mérida (state of Yucatán)
• México City/CDMX (state of México)
• Sayulita (state of Nayarit)
• Puerto Vallarta (state of Jalisco)
• Puerto Escondido (state of Oaxaca)

I’d love to know what you think about Mexico and where you’ve been in the comments! 🇲🇽💛

And for the detailed guide of 13 places to live/visit, read my blog @bucketlistbri .com (just type in “places to live mexico” in the quick search bar if you can’t find the post under my “Mexico” category).

#mexicomagico #digitalnomad #visitmexico #livingabroad #fulltimetravel #mexicotravel #mexicodestinations #nomadadigital #nomada #mexicomaravilloso #slowtravelling #mindfultravel
PSA: Your anxiety, problems or (bad) habits will f PSA: Your anxiety, problems or (bad) habits will follow you around the world until you face them no matter how much you travel or move countries 🙃 

I know I’m not the only one that feels restless at times and idolizes moving to a new region/country/continent to shake my feelings of anxiety or self-doubt or fear! (Also, I tend to think about moving to another country even when I just moved to a new one 😅)

I know because I have lived abroad for 8+ years. I used to try to drown out my icky feelings and past traumas with lots of alcohol but now I carry them with me like I do my mismatched socks — they add to the quirkiness and remind me I don’t have to be, and am not, perfect. 

And that life is more interesting that way, anyway. 

Anddd that most importantly, whenever I get lost, I can and will be found again — I just may look and think differently after new adventures but I am still loved and never lost forever 🧦 ✨💛 

In sum, whether you travel full-time or not, take care of yourself ✨💛

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The 4 core ingredients to a recharged Bri: 💛 P The 4 core ingredients to a recharged Bri:

💛 Paul
😻 Yoda
🌍 Traveling & adventuring
👩🏼‍💻 Blogging & writing

Among other things like nature, photography, reading, animals, journaling, art, playing Zelda/games, dancing/music, culture/languages, enjoying rly good food and drinks! 😋 

What about you? What recharges you?? 

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🌋 ARENAL // LA FORTUNA (2 days)
- Hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park
- Indulge in a local chocolate/coffee tour (s/o to @northfieldscafe)
- Go on a wildlife safari float (s/o to Raúl for pura vida vibes!)
- Lounge in natural hot springs (highly recommend the budget-friendly Relax Termalitas in Fortuna)
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall
- Check out the Butterfly Conservatory

🦥 QUEPOS // MANUEL ANTONIO (2-3 days)
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🌿 MONTEVERDE // SANTA ELENA (2 days)
- Visit/hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
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- Birdwatching on a canopy tour
- Monteverde coffee tour
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Right now is prime whale shark season in La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico, so Paul and I made sure to go before we jetted off to see family for the holidays! I’m still in awe of these gentle giants and the fact that we got to swim alongside them!

Read all about the best whale shake tours in La Paz + ethical whale shark tourism in my latest blog post! Link in bio 💛

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