Travel Tips

A Comprehensive List of Vegan-Friendly Travel Tips

Travel has never been easier. Flights are cheaper, booking is simple, and apps can guide you through almost everything. To help you travel confidently and comfortably, here’s a streamlined guide to practical tips, clever packing advice, and vegan-friendly essentials.

Travel Tips

Personal Prep
Hydrate before, during, and after flights to fight jet lag.
Follow a prep checklist so nothing gets forgotten.
Feet swell in airports and high altitudes; loose shoes or flip-flops help.
Sleeping on planes is tough; bring earplugs/headphones, a sleep mask, and a neck pillow.
Learn a few local phrases for directions, greetings, and ordering food.
Research basics like transportation, currency, and customs.
Pack liquids in TSA-approved containers.

Luggage Etiquette
Use TSA-approved locks and bring spare keys.
Label all your bags, inside and out.
Place copies of your itinerary and important numbers in both checked and carry-on bags.
Make your luggage easy to spot with colored straps or tags.
Remove loose straps before checking luggage to avoid conveyor belt mishaps.

Packing Hacks
Make a packing list.
Use packing cubes to stay organized and save space.
Roll clothes or vacuum-seal them to compress.
Add dryer sheets between layers for freshness.
Reduce wrinkles with plastic dry-cleaning bags.
Keep heavier items at the bottom of your suitcase.
Download books and movies instead of bringing physical copies.
Stuff socks and small items inside your shoes.
For kids, pre-pack outfits in individual vacuum bags.
Keep medications, valuables, and essentials in your carry-on.
Weigh your luggage before arriving at the airport.

The Ultimate Vegan-Friendly Packing Checklist

Carry-On Essentials
Your carry-on should hold the items you need easy access to — and anything you can’t risk losing.

Necessities
Tickets, passport, wallet, cards, cash
Undergarments and a light jacket
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, etc.)
Glasses, sunglasses, contacts
Lip balm, lotion, sunscreen
Medication
Keys
Reading material
Travel pillow, eye mask, earplugs

Electronics
Laptop or tablet
Phone
Headphones
Chargers and power bank
Adapters and converters
Camera, memory cards, batteries

Vegan Carry-On Extras
Reusable water bottle (empty before TSA)
Reusable utensils
Emergency vegan nutrition drinks
Probiotics
Vegan snacks like fruit, gummies, granola bars

Checked Luggage

Necessities
Casual, formal, athletic, and swimwear
Shoes (sandals, casual, running, dress)
Socks, underwear, sleepwear
Accessories such as hats, scarves, bags, belts, watches, and umbrellas

Optional Add-Ons
Wipes and hand sanitizer
Nail file
Spare batteries
Clothespins and rubber bands
Paper clips
Toilet seat covers
Bobby pins
Plastic bags
Safety pins
Band-Aids
Pen and paper
Extra lock

Vegan Checked Items
Packable cooler bag
Vegan condiments
Vegan snacks
Protein powder, if needed
Reusable shopping or travel bags
Vegan shampoo, conditioner, and soap