Packing Smart for Wellness
Travel isn't just about the destination - it's about how you arrive, and more importantly, how you feel when you get there. As someone who loves movement, adventure, and the ritual of exploration, I've learned the hard way that wellness doesn’t take a holiday. If anything, it needs to be centre stage when you’re away from your own bed.
Over the years, I've refined a carry-on checklist that supports my body, mind, and skin through flights, time zones, and hotel linens. These aren't just things I pack; they’re little rituals that allow me to arrive whole. Here are the elevated travel essentials I never leave home without - each one thoughtfully chosen to keep me grounded, hydrated, glowing, and (most importantly) well-rested.
AM Wellness: Smart Supplementation
My mornings, no matter where I am, start with creatine and electrolytes. Creatine helps keep my muscles and mind functioning at their best, especially when sleep has been elusive (which, let’s be honest, it often is). And electrolytes? A non-negotiable. Planes are notoriously dehydrating, and I find that sipping on a citrusy electrolyte mix throughout the day helps maintain energy, reduce bloat, and keep headaches at bay.
PM Rituals: Rest, Replenish, Reconnect
Evenings are my time to slow everything down. After a day of stimulation, I always travel with herbal tea and Sleep& by Life Lab & Co Hot Chocolate travel sachets are the perfect pre-bed hot chocolate treat, as a dessert lover I have swapped my guilty mini-bar snack for this healthy hot chocolate and woken up feeling so much better for it! It’s not just the ingredients, it’s the ritual: holding a warm mug, breathing in the steam, letting my body know it’s safe to unwind. Check them out here.
Magnesium is another hero in my nighttime routine. It eases tension and supports deeper sleep - especially important when your internal clock is still somewhere over the Pacific. And because I know how travel can wear on the skin, I always tuck in a few sheet masks. A mini pamper session in a hotel robe with a hydrating mask is the kind of self-care that feels indulgent but is completely essential. It’s a signal to myself: you’re worth taking care of. Aren't we all?
The Non-Negotiable: The LATRAVLA PillowWrap
Let me be crystal clear: if you do one thing for your travel wellness, let it be this. The LATRAVLA PillowWrap is my holy grail. I won’t sleep on hotel pillows without it (or any pillow for that matter). It gives me a soft, clean, hypoallergenic surface to rest my face and hair on and that peace of mind is everything.
As someone who struggles with sleep (five-hour nights are far too common for me), I know that creating a reliable, comforting sleep environment is non-negotiable. The PillowWrap helps me recreate a sense of home, no matter where I am in the world. And when your nervous system feels safe, you sleep better. Period.
Pack With Purpose
Wellness while travelling isn’t about perfection - it’s about intention. It’s about making space for rituals that restore you, even when you're far from home. Whether it’s a sachet of magnesium, your favourite mask, or the LATRAVLA PillowWrap, these small but mighty tools anchor you in self-care.
So the next time you pack, ask yourself: What does my body need to feel supported? What can I do to honour my sleep, my skin, and my sanity?
Because travel should fill you up, not drain you. And with the right essentials, it absolutely will.
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