17 Pre-Flight Essentials + Free Pre-Travel Checklist

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Do want to have a relaxing trip? Of course you do! It all comes down to proper preparation.

I’m going to show you how I make my final preparations just before a trip so that I can leave my house knowing that everything is in order. I go through this checklist any time I am leaving home for more than one or two days.

Because what’s worse than sitting in the car on your way to the airport and wondering if you left the kitchen light on?

It gets even better! I have created a FREE PRINTABLE that goes along with this post. It’s basically this post condensed down to a pocket-sized cheatsheet so you can put it to use IRL. All you have to do is join my Love Letters tribe and you’ll get instant access to this printable plus many more in my Maven Lifestyle Library!

Just to clarify, when I say DEPARTURE, I’m referring to your departure from your house. Not necessarily your flight departure.

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34 Things To Do On A Plane (That Don’t Require Purchasing Internet Access!)

34 Things To Do On A Plane (That Don't Require Purchasing Internet Access!) || The Millennial Maven #travelentertainment #traveltips #airplanetravel #travelhacks #airplanetips

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I won’t ask you if you love flying as much as I do.

That’s kind of a stupid question. For most people, flying is a necessary evil that must be dealt with if you want to travel farther than a few hundred miles from your house. Sometimes, we don’t even have a choice as to whether we go on a trip or not. And being forced into it makes flying that much worse. Don’t worry, I get it.

The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do while you are flying to keep yourself comfortable, happy, and not feeling like your life is slipping away as you sit belted down in a speeding metal tube. This is my own personal comprehensive guide for everything I do on airplanes. I keep these activities and necessary items ready to go at a moment’s notice. Any time I need to fly, I have a selection of activities capable of filling much more time than I actually have. The flight is over in no time. (Too fast, sometimes.)

If you’ve ever wondered what you could possibly do to not feel so hopeless, or are just looking for some new inspiration, this list is for you!

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10 Items NOT to Pack (When traveling with a small suitcase)

10 Items to leave home when traveling (When packing a small suitcase)

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By now, we all know what we should be packing for travel. But what about what not to pack?

Today we’re talking about 10 items that should remain all secure and snuggly in your home, while your travel heavy-hitters do the heavy lifting… erm, hitting. (Awkward.)

Anyway, these items cause you more grief than pleasure on the road, and nobody needs extra stress when dealing with doll-sized airplane seats and an airport full of commuters vying to be the next “Oscar the Grouch.”

Do yourself a favor and leave these things behind. Don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of suggestions for things you should be packing instead.

You didn’t think I’d leave you hanging, now did you?

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