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Soft Luxe Travels: What’s in My Travel Tote

 


When I travel, I always bring a tote bag for sightseeing, shopping, and walking around. It’s light, stylish, and practical — the perfect balance of form and function. For this Vigan trip, I packed my brown Amour Paris tote. Here’s a peek at what’s inside.


Umbrella ☔

A non-negotiable! Whether it’s sudden rain or scorching sun, my compact umbrella keeps me ready for anything. Weather in the Philippines is unpredictable. Right now, we're experiencing the rainy season, but when the sun is out, he really makes his presence known! 

By the way, I got our cute automatic kitty umbrella from Watsons Baguio. (Check out my Baguio posts in the archives!)

Snacks 🍪

I'm bringing my handy dandy snack kit, which I always bring whenever we go out. For the road, I have root chips, Candy Kittens, one of our favorite gummies, and watagashi. Yes, that's not cotton. It's Japanese cotton candy — because sightseeing in the car is always better with food and cotton candy on hand.

Rechargeable Fans (x2) 💨

Traveling in the Philippines = you need backup cooling. These neck-hanging fans are lifesavers during hot afternoons. My son and I are heat-sensitive, so it's imperative to bring these. 

I've had these fans for so long! I believe I got them during the pandemic and they still work! I have 3, the other is in sky blue, but it's broken. It just suddenly turns on by itself! 



Disposable Toilet Seat Covers 🚻

My Soft Luxe must-have. Peace of mind, comfort, and hygiene wherever we go. A must-have, especially if you have kids with you. 

Hand Sanitizer ✨

Small but mighty. I clip this onto the tote for easy access. I talked more about this hand sanitizer here.

Water Bottles (Not in photo)

I’ll be carrying two water bottles, but they weren’t in this flatlay since I’ll add them tomorrow. Hydration is always a priority. Glow Ladies know that I always bring water bottles with me whenever I go out. 

The Tote Itself 👜

This Amour Paris tote is lightweight, flexible, and stylish. It folds flat in luggage, but looks chic when carried around town. I featured this tote and other H&M bags in this post.

My Soft Luxe Takeaway ✨

Instead of overpacking or carrying a heavy backpack, I’ve learned to curate my tote with intention. Everything inside serves a purpose: comfort, style, or practicality. That way, I can enjoy the journey without feeling weighed down.

Soft Luxe travel isn’t about having everything — it’s about having the right things. 💕

What about you — do you bring a travel tote? Do you go minimalist, or do you like to be extra prepared like me?

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