Caroline Gilboy

We travel A LOT, and I've always found it challenging to strike the balance between having all the items I need to stay comfortable and not lugging around a heavy, bulky bag full of items I won't use. After years of trial and error, I've narrowed it down. What's below has made the cut and deserves a spot in your next carry-on.

A good kitchen tool is worth its weight in gold. Reliable. Simple. Lasts forever. Who wants to fuss around with fancy gadgets that take just as long to clean as they do to figure out how to use? Not me! Below you’ll find some of my favorite kitchen essentials that you will use over and over again.