Everything you need in your suitcase come summer.

I love to travel, especially in the summer time. Honestly, the entire world is gorgeous in June. Last summer, I spent two weeks traveling with Nick visiting family throughout the US. Our travels took us to Orlando, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Portland. And we did it all with only a carry on each.

In fact, this is the third time I’ve traveled for over two weeks with just a carry on (once to Europe and once to Asia), and I am starting to feel pretty expert.

Here are my top travel essentials for summer trips.

1. Light and Loose Tops  Whether you are in the humid South or the hot desert, a light linen top is a must. I love this one from Madewell.
2. Coconut Oil – Use it as a face and body moisturizer, shaving cream, deep hair mask, or to cook with at your Airbnb. It is always worth having some on hand.
3. Summer Dress The best thing to wear in the summer! Lightweight, airy, and packable. Dress it up or down with shoes and accessories. Easy peasy, right?
4. Nippies/Bralettes When it is hot and humid, the last thing you want to be wearing is a padded (read: sweat absorbent) bra. Choose instead my favorite Nippies Skin, or go for a bralette if you need more support. I love Lively’s.
5. A Day PackIf you are going to be out and about exploring all day, bring along a backpack instead of a purse. Stash away a water bottle, your sunglasses, wallet, and maybe even a travel umbrella.
6. Walking Shoes Double up the usages for the things you pack by thinking multi-functional. Find shoes that work for walking and exercising. Go with an all-black or all-white to be more streetwear than gym wear.
7. Sunscreen – I’ve been loving my Shiseido sun screen for years. I’ve been through a handful of bottles and keep coming back. I’m on the hunt now for a non-plastic bottle option if you know of one!
8. Coffee Mug Mmm, coffee. Keep your get up and go environmentally friendly with your own reusable mug. I love mine in “Fika” (because #Swedishthings) from Keep Cup.
9. Extras Of course, you will want to bring things like sunnies, a hat, umbrella, bathing suit, etc, depending on where you are headed!
10. A Good Attitude You are traveling and something is bound to go wrong. So the best thing you can bring is a make-the-most-of-it attitude. When all you can do is laugh or cry, choose to laugh.

Summer travel: check.

-TM

What are your summer travel essentials? Let us know below.