Free U.S. Border Prep Checklist
My In-Flight & Layover Resources
- Lounge Access: Priority Pass
- Store luggage at local businesses for under $10/day.
- Vacation Deals: Check out weekend trip package deals
- Accommodations: Book airport layover hotels . Use this Hotel Comparison Tool to find the lowest prices! Here’s 32 Airports with Sleeping Pods
- Book a Hostel
- Internet Abroad: eSim Activate it before your trip so you can surf the internet upon arrival!
Skyroam– Global wifi hotspot (take 10% off with referral code GRRRLTRAVELER). - NordVPN – Online security. Use “grrrltraveler” for 70% off 3-year plan + 1 month free
- Insurance: Trip Insurance Finder Tool for budget travelers looking for trip insurance to fit specific needs. I get an adventure trip insurance that covers theft!
- Track all your trip expenses in one place with my international trip budget expense tracker
Quick In-Flight Survival Tips
-
- International Multi plug Travel Adapter/Converter – a MUST!
- Multiport plug– charge many devices at once.
- Convertible Rolling Backpack Carry-on
- My fave Merino wool travel shirt – 3 weeks, no washing!
- Blackout Sleep Mask – reduce jetlag
- Air tags or Tile Tracker – track your luggage
- Expandable Folding Tote – the tote version of a clown-car!
- Portable air purifier necklace – purifies air around you.
- Mini iPhone Portable Battery Charger – tiny, 5000 mAh, no overheating
- Neck Wallet with RFID blocking – keep passport & flight tickets safe & organized
Essentials In-transit Travel Articles
-
- U.S. Airport Security is Changing- What You Need to Know (Phones can be searched!)
- 49 Travel Items you Didn’t Think You Needed
- A Guide to Finding Free Airport Tours
- 32 Airports with Sleeping Pods
- How to Get a Free Airlines Hotel Stay on your next layover!
- Common Mistakes in Connecting Flights & Layovers
- How to Maximize your Layovers to get a free vacation!






