My vacation is just around the corner, so it’s time to start gathering some of the things I like to have with me while traveling. I am sharing this list for the first time EVER, and I hope you like it. These 5 summer favorites help me destress, and I am ready for anything while on vacation.

Changing things up on vacation is important for several reasons. Firstly, stepping out of your regular routine can stimulate your mind, help you discover new interests, and allow you to experience different cultures, cuisines, and landscapes.

This broadens your perspective and provides a refreshing break from daily life. Secondly, embarking on new experiences can foster adaptability and resilience as you learn to navigate unfamiliar environments or situations. Thirdly, sharing unique and unexpected experiences can strengthen bonds with travel companions, creating lifelong memories.

Lastly, varied experiences can make the vacation more memorable and enjoyable, ensuring you return home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. These novel experiences make travel such a rich and rewarding adventure.

My 5 Summer Favorites That Might Change Your Vacation

Favorite summer podcast: Good Night Rebel Girls

Ok, I have to admit it. This podcast has nothing to do with work, or spiritual guidance, or helpful tips, and it’s not even a travel guide. I LOVE this podcast, and here is why: “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a children’s book packed with 100 bedtime stories about the lives of 100 extraordinary women from the past and the present, illustrated by 60 female artists from all over the world.” I listen to it on iTunes instead of reading it, but you can do both.

Favorite summer read: Boys In The Boat

OMG, this book rocked my boat (yes, pun intended), and I could not put it down. I had no idea about rowing, and this close-up story of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin shows us what true grit meant. It was such an inspiring book.

Favorite sunscreen: Supergoop!

It is SPF 50, and it’s portable. I love it for my face and body despite the funny name. It’s not greasy or leaves a white residue on your skin.

Favorite earbuds: Apple EarPods

I was not going to change my earbuds with a cable attached to my phone at first but once I tried those, OMG, I will never go back. Lightweight, doesn’t bother my ears, and NO cable that’s in the way. These EarPods are a game changer.

Favorite music station: Pandora

I put a mix of stations on shuffle because I like the variety of the music that Pandora picks, and it’s free. These are my favorite music styles. Tango Nuevo, Americana, Indie Dance Music, Dance to Trance, and some Salsa. I think my selection makes for a fun summer listening.

I hope you enjoy my list of 5 summer favorites that might change your vacation.