12 Unexpected Things I Pack on Every Trip
February 3, 2026
Real travel essentials nobody talks about Phone charger. Sunglasses. Medication. You’ve seen those packing lists. Everyone knows you need those things. After hundreds of flights and two decades of trips—from 24-hour city breaks to 2-month European summers with twins—here’s what I learned: The most useful items in my carry-on are the ones nobody puts on […]