☕ Our Favorite Travel Rituals (That Make Every Trip Better)
Because the best memories live in the little things.
Big adventures are made of small moments.
That first sip of coffee in a new city. The way you fold your favorite sweater into your suitcase. The playlist you play every time you cross a state line.
We believe in the power of travel rituals—the little habits, treats, and traditions that make every trip feel more like you.
Here are a few of our favorites—the ones we come back to again and again, no matter where we’re headed.
🧳 Packing With Personality
Krystiana: I always pack with music—like, very specifically curated music. There’s a playlist for every trip theme: ✨ coastal calm, ✨ city chic, ✨ chaotic brunch energy. And my clothes? Rolled, not folded. It’s soothing. It’s structured. It’s my pre-trip exhale.
Katie: I leave space in my suitcase. Not just physically (because yes, I will buy a souvenir mug), but also mentally. I don’t pack a full itinerary—I leave wiggle room for wandering, for stumbling across something unexpected and magical.
☕ That First Morning Moment
There is nothing like that first cup of coffee in a new place. Whether it’s room service with sunlight pouring through the curtains, or a tiny café on a quiet street, we both have an unspoken rule: the first morning is slow.
We breathe it in. The air, the energy, the espresso. No alarms, no schedules—just a soft landing into the getaway vibe.
📸 Tiny Captures
Krystiana: I keep a notes app journal—just quotes, smells, one-line thoughts. I take pictures of flower boxes and stray cats. I don’t need a photo of the monument. I want the memory of the mural I almost walked past.
Katie: I collect menus. Not all of them—just the pretty ones, the hand-written ones, the ones that feel like someone cared. I fold them into my journal with train tickets and wine-stained napkins. It’s like building a scrapbook without the pressure.
🕯️ The Scent of a Trip
This one might sound odd—but if you know, you know: scents are time machines.
We bring a mini candle, a roll-on perfume, or a specific lotion just for that trip. Afterward, using it again brings the whole experience rushing back. It’s magic. Aromatherapy meets memory lane.
🌍 Your Turn
Rituals don’t have to be big. They just have to be yours. Whether it’s packing your lucky hoodie, always buying a local chocolate bar, or journaling at the airport gate—those little traditions? They make the trip yours.
So tell us—what’s your favorite travel ritual?
Leave it in the comments, DM us on Instagram, or bring it up in your trip inquiry—we love adding new magic to our list. ✨
