the one thing i can’t fly without

Every time I get ready for a flight, I end up standing in my bedroom, suitcase wide open, debating what absolutely needs to come with me. Last week, I spent almost an hour just trying to decide if I should bring my old neck pillow or risk it with the airline’s paper-thin ones. I mean, who actually finds those comfortable? I swear, my neck still hurts from the last time I tried to nap on one of those. But here’s the thing—I cannot, for the life of me, get on a plane without my noise-canceling headphones. Once, I forgot them and ended up next to a toddler who was having the worst day of his life. Let’s just say, I spent five hours listening to Peppa Pig and regretting every minute. Now, I double-check for those headphones before my passport! Is there something you absolutely refuse to fly without? Maybe it’s a certain snack, a lucky charm, or even a specific book? And have you ever forgotten it and totally regretted it? I’m curious if anyone else has had a travel disaster just because they left that one thing behind. Let’s hear your stories—maybe I’ll find something new to add to my must-pack list! #TravelEssentials #FlyingTips #TravelStories #MiddleAgedAdventures #PackingProblems #Travel