I am really hoping to get away more in 2026 after having some fantastic trips away in 2025. Last year I finally went abroad after not leaving the UK for the longest time and it was an absolutely fantastic break, just me & my mum so I am hoping I can have more trips like this. There were trips just me, Liam & the dog then whole family trips which we absolutely amazing. What I did realise though was I am just not ready for packing up and going away whether it is abroad or in the UK some items were falling apart whilst others where just missing all together and if I want to be travelling more I want to make sure I am ready for it this time. This is why I will be investing in travel bits over the next 12 months and beyond to make sure I am ready for wherever we are heading...
By Alexander Hutton Suitcase
The Jade suitcase that this company does looks absolutely stunning. Granted these are a fair bit more money than I would typically pay for a suitcase however, I am wanting to invest in items going forward and this seems like an investment that is going to be worth it. This suitcase just looks super smart and the colour is gorgeous, I just don't which size I would prefer.
Leather Backpack
A decent bag to take on the plane with me or on a car journey is exactly what I need for storing my books, electronics and sunglasses etc. My backpack when I went away last year was alright but it didn't feel too sturdy so I want to treat myself this year to a new bag. I know they aren't cheap but I would absolutely love a Coach backpack for my travels, they just look super smart. Hopefully this is a 2026 pick up.
Luggage Tag
To really level up the luggage experience I would love to get myself a nice luggage tag for on my case. My previous one for going away felt a little flimsy and looked like it could easily snap. A leather one would look great alongside the new case and just looks a little more luxurious. I love the Aspinal of London ones however they are a little expensive so I may find a cheaper alternative.
Document Holder
I am getting sick of going away whether it is in the UK or abroad and having all my documents in a plastic wallet as there is no order to anything and things can easily get mixed up. Going forward I would love to have a proper document holder to keep everything in one space but organised so I know where everything should be. Even if it is a case of a staycation and needing check in documents one of these would make life much easier.
Passport Cover
I know that technically you don't need a passport cover but seen as I am getting a new passport I would love to give it a bit of extra protection rather than just throwing it in my backpack like I previously did. With the dark colours of the passport too I will admit I thought I lost it a few times when it was just in the bottom of my bag so hopefully a light cover will make it more identifiable.
Packing Cubes
I used to love my packing cubes as they made life so much easier but unfortunately I had to bin them as they started falling apart. The plan for 2026 is to get some better quality packing cubes to make getting ready whilst away much easier. With these I simply grouped outfits together so that each day I could just grab a cube, get ready & head out. The reintroduction to these will definitely make it money well spent.
Tech Pouch
As part of being super organised whilst travelling the plan is to purchase a tech bag to put all those wires in one place so they don't get tangled & plug in a pouch so they don't damage anything else. I remember our last staycation having to untangle all my chargers when we got there as everything got thrown in my bag but with one of these pouches everything can have its own home so it stays untangled & doesn't go missing.
Nice Wash Bag
My current wash bag is falling apart and is covered in stains from where products have previously leaked so it is well overdue an upgrade. I want a good sized wash bag that is going to stand the test of time whilst also looking good. It needs to be a good size too as I actually plan to take products with me next time rather than borrowing from family members like I usually do.
Watch Holder
It is no secret that I love a good watch and on past trips I haven't been taking any watches with me due to not being able to transport them without the worry of damaging them. The plan is to pick up a good quality watch holder for all my trips this year whether they are staycations or trips abroad. This will just mean I can take my watches away with me with the piece of mind that they are less likely to be damaged whilst travelling.
There you go those are the items I want to pick up as I plan to do a lot more travelling both in and out of the UK. Granted this could be a bit of an expensive list to purchase however, each one is certainly going to be worth it. I wonder what I will pick up first?
See you soon
Lucy
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