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Packing Tips

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Vacuum Seal Carry-On Have you been wondering if a vacuum seal carry-on is worth the investment? Me too! After trying out BlackVoyage’s Aero PRO 60L – CloudWeave™, I was keen to see if their carry-on was just as useful for a digital... Read article

43 Affordable Female Travel Essentials to Get Before Your Next Trip Having perfected my packing routine through countless trips ranging from two-week European adventures to month-long journeys, I’ve curated this budget-friendly list of 43 female travel essentials that are actually worth the space in your suitcase. Read article

Women’s Hostel Items List: My 38 Must-Haves + 4 I Don’t Pack My first hostel stay—I had zero idea what to expect aside from the fact that I knew it was no Marriott. After staying in 15+ hostels across Europe and North America (from my favorite boutique hostel in Budapest to a regrettable choice in Paris) over the last decade, I’ve... Read article

Today's Deal: Cozy Earth PJs

The Cozy Earth pajamas I mention in my hostel packing guide are currently 15% off on Amazon.

Or 20% off on their site if you use my link!

I've had both the long sleeve + pants and the shorts + short sleeve version for over four years now and they still look and feel great!

Here's why I've been packing these for years:

The breathability is what makes them work for hostels specifically.

Shared dorms can get warm, and you don't want to be stuck sweating in heavy cotton at 2 am while six other people are sleeping around you.

Also, the pockets are marvelous for hostel stays when you need to carry stuff to the bathroom such as a keycard or some other item.

I have both sets in black and I'd recommend at least some sort of color over white for travel as any discoloration will show easily on white. Meanwhile, black hides everything.

Yes, they cost more than a random sleep shirt, I won't pretend otherwise. But four years of use with zero quality issues makes them worth it — and 20% off makes the decision a little easier.

​Prefer short sleeves? Grab those here.​

The Cozy Earth pajamas are one of 38 items on my tested hostel packing list — everything I actually bring after 15+ hostel stays across Europe and North America.

​Read the full hostel items list​

That's it for now—Michelle ​travelherstory.com​