I brought a bag of powdered heavy cream on my last group trip to the Virgin Islands! Everybody looked at me like I had two heads! Ha! I also take a prescription for one or two broad spectrum antibiotics if I going somewhere without easy access to reliable medical care, as well as extra EpiPens, not just for me, but it could save another tourists life. It happened to my Mom!
07/16/26: Dang! By the time I got done reading this, all my vacation time had run out!
(Just kidding! Thank you.)
There's no getting rid of the memory of that very bad job in 1979 and being exposed to that Carnation fake-cream powder that the management so "generously" provided. My theory was that it was left-over "roach motel" bait.
("Light it, see if it's flammable---" WOOSH! "Yikes!")
But we were so poorly paid, if we couldn't drink black coffee, that was the only alternative.
It amazes me that they didn't steal airport liquor bottles and sell them to us, as well.
I will add something here that has been a lifesaver. LL Bean has a travel toiletries holder that is one of the greatest items I have ever purchased. It has tons of pockets and zips it all in on itself. It has a hook that we put in the bathroom of any hotel we stay at. Everything becomes accessible immediately and can be taken out and used and put back simply to pack back up and stuck back in the luggage. It even has a little mirror in it that has Velcro that allows you use it as you need. I have bought these for gifts and everyone has loved them just like we do. They come in three different sizes and are for camping but you’ll love it. One other thing I did was buy my luggage in a color that stands out so there are no ribbons or whatever people use to make theirs stand out. I can see our luggage the second it comes down the chute. We travel for leisure so it works for us too. We do the backpack thing like you do too. Nothing we will desperately need goes in there.
Forgot code word for back home contacts so when scammers call n say with your AI generated voice that your money, phone n ID all stolen so send money!!
In addition to the standard medicines, my travel medicine bag (for car travel; I don't fly) contains apple cider vinegar (for preventing/curing food poisoning) and a number of 'first aid' homeopathic medicines, including 'flu' remedies. My rule is that if it isn't readily available at my destination and I'll regret not having it if it's needed, it goes in the bag.
I also carry Arnica, Oscillococcinum flu remedy, herbal tinctures of Andrographis and/or Echinacea, Arsenicum for food poisoning, and in the summer Apis for stings and bites, Anacardium orientale for poison ivy, and Histaminum for allergies. The little vials and small dropper bottles take very little room. I keep vitamin supplements in a pill box that has multiple compartments.
For first sign of flu-like symptoms, I use Elderberry Extract capsules. They work so well, symptoms are gone within 20 minutes without any side effects.
What do you carry on you to prevent and prepare for and protect you both from shedding reactions from constant exposure to others who can still be making and releasing spike onto you wherever you go? Or for those still taking the Injectable’s? Any specifics ? Anything that works for you that you always have? Do you prepare ahead of time prior to exposure - lots of crowded places, events?
I can't tell you how many times I've learned something I never knew from your essays. This time it was the powdered heavy cream, had no idea there was such a thing. So I've already ordered it.
My packing list pretty much matches yours. Except for one thing... the first thing I do at the hotel is put luggage in the bathroom (tile floors) and do a full bedbug inspection. 😖
I used to travel quite a lot for work too so it was imperative to have it down to a science for my own peace of mind. I still use the same checklist every time we travel to be sure I don't forget anything and it's been a lifesaver more than once. I even made a list for my daughter after one particular family vacation where she forgot to pack the soft ear plugs for her and the kids (her husband snores like freight train) but got lucky and got a pack of them from the hotel grounds crew!
Thanks for all these tips. For jet lag, I've used the Tapping Techniques, tapping at every time zone change. It works remarkably well. Also, put your bare feet on dirt as soon as you can when you arrive at your destination. Tends to balance your energy system.
The amount of travel I've done could fit into a thimble compared to you two, but enough to appreciate what a great & thorough list you've provided us! I do remember my feeling of triumph the first time I did an 8-day business trip (read: suit & heels) to Hong Kong with only carry-on. Two things that worked for me: black, calf-length cotton leggings & black oversized T shirt for working in my hotel room, to "save" my other clothes; and little leather shoes with rubber soles so flexible they fold in half - I got mine in Lands' End catalogue - that can be very handy.
Since I changed carrying a back pocket wallet to a scaled down front pocket clipped packet of valuables, I have experienced "accidental" backside brushes with no loss. Money belts which carry more than money are also a worthwhile consideration. Area awareness is also important. A friend and neighbor recently traveling was in the midst of a full arm extension selfie with a popular site in the photo when it was snatched out of her hand by a running thief. Her husband pursued and caught the thief who no longer had possession of that phone. All carefully planned and easily avoided.
Thank you, Drs. Malone for this great advice. I forwarded to my child, who is abroad right now. I have another child, who has EMF sensitivity (which reduced when oxalates were reduced.) I recently read that planes are heavy with radiation and not to sit at the window seat, because this is worse, radiation wise. Wondering if you have any knowledge of this issue. I read a comment that someone said the plane ride may have killed Senator Graham. This hits home, and wondering whether my sensitive child will even be able to tolerate the plane ride due to radiation. Quite a problem. Never considered it before.
Excellent review of what needs to be done when traveling. My friend Dr. D believed that glutathione or NAC helps reduce jet lag. Anyone confirm? Keeping hydrated is key, and the cups of water they give are minimal. Bring your own on to the plane.
I had an unopened 16 oz. Bottle of water with me going through security and they tossed it in the garbage. So, now I bring a couple of empty bottles and fill them at a water fountain after going through security. I refuse to pay 4 bucks for a bottle of water!
I am reminded of a funny (not so funny) incident in Egypt. I had a racer back bra on and it felt like my backpack, only the backpack was on the seat next to me and I left without it because I thought it was on me, woops. Fortunately I only lost some money and a mala-bead bracelet that I loved, oh, and the backpack which was the perfect small size. / Off topic, I find it fascinating to read the many differing opinions about Candace O.from yesterday. Rather lengthy and quite animated. Can everyone be right and wrong at the same time?
I brought a bag of powdered heavy cream on my last group trip to the Virgin Islands! Everybody looked at me like I had two heads! Ha! I also take a prescription for one or two broad spectrum antibiotics if I going somewhere without easy access to reliable medical care, as well as extra EpiPens, not just for me, but it could save another tourists life. It happened to my Mom!
07/16/26: Dang! By the time I got done reading this, all my vacation time had run out!
(Just kidding! Thank you.)
There's no getting rid of the memory of that very bad job in 1979 and being exposed to that Carnation fake-cream powder that the management so "generously" provided. My theory was that it was left-over "roach motel" bait.
("Light it, see if it's flammable---" WOOSH! "Yikes!")
But we were so poorly paid, if we couldn't drink black coffee, that was the only alternative.
It amazes me that they didn't steal airport liquor bottles and sell them to us, as well.
Ah, the Good Old Days...
...
I always pack iodine nasal spray too. Kills those germs before they turn into a cold from the inevitable cougher on the plane ...LOL
I will add something here that has been a lifesaver. LL Bean has a travel toiletries holder that is one of the greatest items I have ever purchased. It has tons of pockets and zips it all in on itself. It has a hook that we put in the bathroom of any hotel we stay at. Everything becomes accessible immediately and can be taken out and used and put back simply to pack back up and stuck back in the luggage. It even has a little mirror in it that has Velcro that allows you use it as you need. I have bought these for gifts and everyone has loved them just like we do. They come in three different sizes and are for camping but you’ll love it. One other thing I did was buy my luggage in a color that stands out so there are no ribbons or whatever people use to make theirs stand out. I can see our luggage the second it comes down the chute. We travel for leisure so it works for us too. We do the backpack thing like you do too. Nothing we will desperately need goes in there.
Virus prevention: I take hand sanitizer wipes. Even before takeoff, i wipe down my arm rests, tray table and anything else that i might touch.
Boy, me, too and i was doing this log before covid!
Germs: "UNFAIR!"
Thank you, Jill. Great tips!
Forgot code word for back home contacts so when scammers call n say with your AI generated voice that your money, phone n ID all stolen so send money!!
In addition to the standard medicines, my travel medicine bag (for car travel; I don't fly) contains apple cider vinegar (for preventing/curing food poisoning) and a number of 'first aid' homeopathic medicines, including 'flu' remedies. My rule is that if it isn't readily available at my destination and I'll regret not having it if it's needed, it goes in the bag.
I also carry Arnica, Oscillococcinum flu remedy, herbal tinctures of Andrographis and/or Echinacea, Arsenicum for food poisoning, and in the summer Apis for stings and bites, Anacardium orientale for poison ivy, and Histaminum for allergies. The little vials and small dropper bottles take very little room. I keep vitamin supplements in a pill box that has multiple compartments.
For first sign of flu-like symptoms, I use Elderberry Extract capsules. They work so well, symptoms are gone within 20 minutes without any side effects.
What do you carry on you to prevent and prepare for and protect you both from shedding reactions from constant exposure to others who can still be making and releasing spike onto you wherever you go? Or for those still taking the Injectable’s? Any specifics ? Anything that works for you that you always have? Do you prepare ahead of time prior to exposure - lots of crowded places, events?
I can't tell you how many times I've learned something I never knew from your essays. This time it was the powdered heavy cream, had no idea there was such a thing. So I've already ordered it.
My packing list pretty much matches yours. Except for one thing... the first thing I do at the hotel is put luggage in the bathroom (tile floors) and do a full bedbug inspection. 😖
I used to travel quite a lot for work too so it was imperative to have it down to a science for my own peace of mind. I still use the same checklist every time we travel to be sure I don't forget anything and it's been a lifesaver more than once. I even made a list for my daughter after one particular family vacation where she forgot to pack the soft ear plugs for her and the kids (her husband snores like freight train) but got lucky and got a pack of them from the hotel grounds crew!
Our local bug people said they use the bath tub for their stuff while they check on the bed bug issue. If there are bed bugs they don't stsy.
Me either!
Thanks for all these tips. For jet lag, I've used the Tapping Techniques, tapping at every time zone change. It works remarkably well. Also, put your bare feet on dirt as soon as you can when you arrive at your destination. Tends to balance your energy system.
The amount of travel I've done could fit into a thimble compared to you two, but enough to appreciate what a great & thorough list you've provided us! I do remember my feeling of triumph the first time I did an 8-day business trip (read: suit & heels) to Hong Kong with only carry-on. Two things that worked for me: black, calf-length cotton leggings & black oversized T shirt for working in my hotel room, to "save" my other clothes; and little leather shoes with rubber soles so flexible they fold in half - I got mine in Lands' End catalogue - that can be very handy.
Since I changed carrying a back pocket wallet to a scaled down front pocket clipped packet of valuables, I have experienced "accidental" backside brushes with no loss. Money belts which carry more than money are also a worthwhile consideration. Area awareness is also important. A friend and neighbor recently traveling was in the midst of a full arm extension selfie with a popular site in the photo when it was snatched out of her hand by a running thief. Her husband pursued and caught the thief who no longer had possession of that phone. All carefully planned and easily avoided.
Zip lock baggies. Wouldn’t be without them. Or a few manila envelopes for important literature.
Thank you, Drs. Malone for this great advice. I forwarded to my child, who is abroad right now. I have another child, who has EMF sensitivity (which reduced when oxalates were reduced.) I recently read that planes are heavy with radiation and not to sit at the window seat, because this is worse, radiation wise. Wondering if you have any knowledge of this issue. I read a comment that someone said the plane ride may have killed Senator Graham. This hits home, and wondering whether my sensitive child will even be able to tolerate the plane ride due to radiation. Quite a problem. Never considered it before.
Excellent review of what needs to be done when traveling. My friend Dr. D believed that glutathione or NAC helps reduce jet lag. Anyone confirm? Keeping hydrated is key, and the cups of water they give are minimal. Bring your own on to the plane.
I had an unopened 16 oz. Bottle of water with me going through security and they tossed it in the garbage. So, now I bring a couple of empty bottles and fill them at a water fountain after going through security. I refuse to pay 4 bucks for a bottle of water!
I am reminded of a funny (not so funny) incident in Egypt. I had a racer back bra on and it felt like my backpack, only the backpack was on the seat next to me and I left without it because I thought it was on me, woops. Fortunately I only lost some money and a mala-bead bracelet that I loved, oh, and the backpack which was the perfect small size. / Off topic, I find it fascinating to read the many differing opinions about Candace O.from yesterday. Rather lengthy and quite animated. Can everyone be right and wrong at the same time?
Right and wrong? Sure. Ask DJT. 😂