Whether you’re traveling solo or vacationing with family, here are some helpful tips to add to your travel smarts folder (in your brain, obviously). As someone who’s been traveling internationally for almost twenty years, these are some repeat “yeps” I’ve collected and applied repeatedly.

I love a road trip. There aren’t many better travel options in my esteemed opinion. Whether you’re driving solo or adventuring with a buddy, you’ve got to make sure your car is packed with all of the right gear to make your road trip a success. Here is a list of 30 items you don’t want to forget when packing for your next road trip!