I've taken solo trips to more than 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

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I've traveled to a lot of countries on my own, and I have a few must-pack travel essentials I take on every trip.

Nicole Jordan

Getting laid off ended my Big Tech career. I needed that push to do work I love.

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Alaina Appleman is posing in a Facebook sign.
After being laid off from Meta in 2023, Alaina Appleman decided she was done with Big Tech and global media.

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I've taken solo trips to 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
Nicole Jones standing in front of clear blue lake and mountains behind her
I've invested in several items, like a water filter and a satellite device, to keep me safe during my travels.

Nicole Jordan

How my family of 3 spent $2,855 for a single day at Universal Hollywood — and what we'll do differently next time

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Author Amanda Adler smiling with her husband and son at Nintendo World
My family had a great time in Super Nintendo World.

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