There’s nothing worse than getting sick on a trip that you spent months planning. Hands up if that’s happened to you. Sleep, water, vitamins, minerals and creature comforts are the secret to feeling good. When you’re not feeling your best, it’s pretty hard to fully immerse yourself in another culture and enjoy seeing some new sights. To optimize your wellbeing while on the road, these are the best travel wellness essentials we’re loving.
Thistle Farms
Trying to pack a travel medicine kit can be overwhelming because you never know what you might need. Prevention is often the best way to stay healthy on the road. Thistle Farms (a social enterprise that empowers survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction) has you covered.
They make a Healing Oils Kit with four compact rollerballs handcrafted and specially blended to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness. They also make a lightweight, Natural Bug Spray and Lavender Linen Spray that is crucial when your accommodations smell less than desirable.
Rooted Shots
All you need is 3-12 ounces of water (hot or cold) to bring these packets of wellbeing to life. Loaded with vitamin C, Rooted Shots are made with simple ingredients that are non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free. We love the ginger, lemon and cayenne pepper blend when we travel because it supports your immune system and aids digestion. Best part is that they are non-perishable and easy to take on the go!
Slip Sleep Mask
It’s the simple things that can make all the difference when you travel. Sleep is at the top of the list when it comes to something that is necessary, but not always easy to do on a plane or train. If you’ve ever used an eye mask, you know that they are not all created equal.
Save yourself time and trust us on this one. The Slip sleep mask is soft, silky and so effective that you can sleep through a long-haul flight in economy, no problem. Trust us, we’ve done it and we will continue to do it on every single flight. Made out of mulberry silk with non-toxic dyes, this is one of the best travel wellness essentials. Every traveler you know will want one.
GlowJetter Supplements
Jet lag is the worst. Seriously. It can kill a whole day of your trip if you travel far enough. Good news…GlowJetter holistic natural jet lag recovery supplements are pretty legit. Packed with adaptogens, ancient herbal remedies, essential daily vitamins, minerals and nutrients, you arrive to your destination, well, glowing. Three different formulas address sleep, energy and wellness (bye-bye germs). Australia anyone?
Bright Endeavors
The social enterprise Bright Endeavors empowers young moms with transitional jobs and skills training in Chicago. The women hand pour these soy candles, which come in four or eight ounce tins that are perfect for creating a relaxing ambience (and aroma) when traveling. They can be been lifesavers on the road if you need a little extra light, warmth or a touch of comfort. We never travel without them.
Moon Juice
For an extra dose of wellbeing, Moon Juice has individual, plant-based dust packets that are laden with adaptogens. Formulated to boost things like your energy, mood and sleep, they are perfect for a range of travel pick me ups. Stir them into your coffee or pop them into a smoothie (or anything you’re drinking for that matter). A variety of these packets are the best travel wellness essentials to keep in your carry on.
