Must have Travel Accessories in 2023

I’ve written lots of posts recently about packing my ultimate packing checklist you can download that here but I’ve not yet written a post about my top travel accessories. Packing is not the only thing to get right before you travel, you’ll also want to know what accessories to take with you. Additionally, I have curated a selection of must-have travel apps that can enhance your travel experience and make your journeys even more enjoyable. These apps, carefully chosen by experienced travelers and app developers, offer a range of functionalities, from language translation and currency conversion to itinerary planning and local recommendations.

Essential Travel Blogger Accessories

Anti-theft Travel Purse or Backpack

Most of the places you travel are pretty much safe, but there are always some exceptions. Let me tell you a quick story about a girl who stayed in the same hostel as me in Seam Reap, Cambodia. She was robbed twice on the same day. In the morning, she went for a walk to discover the city, and some guy on a moped stole her golden chain.

Waterproof Bag Cover

This sacred item features in our packing lists and gift guides! It is lightweight, attaches to your bag and saves your electronics from being ruined and your day pack from going soggy. My heart stopped in Vietnam after a downpour in Sapa. My camera had stopped working. Cue the need for this Osprey waterproof bag US / UK. Easy to use, you just pull it around the bag, clip it in the middle underneath the straps and drawstring the top.

Packing Cubes

These handy dandy Compression Packing Cubes keep your clothes organized and makes it easier to pack bulkier items like jackets. They also make it easier to separate your clean and dirty clothes. This is one of the most useful travel accessories in this list.

Garmin Fitness Smartwatch

The Garmin Hybrid Smartwatch is a wonderful travel companion. It will keep you on time no matter what time zone you are in. Not only does it look classy, it also tracks your steps, respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, estimated heart, hydration and more.

Portable USB Charger

Well, if you get yourself a portable USB external battery charger you won’t have to worry about missing calls or updating facebook during your travels ever again. Make sure to get one with two outlets and 20000 mAh so you have lots of charges. This has been a lifesaver on safaris when we’re out all day and the batteries go dead on our cameras. We never miss a shot!

Speakeasy Hidden-Pocket Scarves

These jersey-knit scarves are actually lovingly crafted by my blogger friends over at Beers and Beans. Showcasing over 40 different patterns, the cozy, handmade accessories are made in the USA and feature a pocket large enough to fit your passport, phone, glasses, and more! They also come with a self-locking zipper to make sure nothing falls out or gets stolen.

Travel Wallet

A travel wallet is one of the most useful accessories when you are travelling overseas. It’s a large wallet that keeps your money, passport and paperwork organised. You’ll have no trouble finding what you need when you need it because you’ll have everything in one place and easily accessible. A large travel wallet has many pockets that can hold passports, credit cards, cash in more than one currency.

Travel pillows

Travel pillows come in all shapes, sizes and forms. You can travel with a blow-up pillow, a pillow that wraps around your entire head, or a travel pillow choice that is more modest, and goes around your neck. I’ve tried a lot of different options for travel pillows and still haven’t found the perfect one. I have issues with anything that wraps around my neck too tightly.