"I travel for a living, which means my work and my income depend on the assumption that I can get from one place to another without everything falling apart. This weekend's travel chaos in the Caribbean hit close to home. As flights were canceled and people were stranded for days, I was reflecting on more than just missed vacations. I thought about travelers who couldn't get back to work, couldn't get back to their routines, or didn't have the necessary tools to function."
"In early 2020, I was in Colombia just days before airports worldwide began shutting down due to the COVID pandemic. There was a very real moment when I wasn't sure I'd be able to leave the country. I wouldn't pretend that having the "right" things with me made me relaxed. In fact, relaxed wasn't a word in my vocabulary at all as I meandered the aisles of Colombian grocery stores, stocking up on ramen and toilet paper"
Recent travel chaos in the Caribbean caused flight cancellations and left many travelers stranded for days, disrupting work and routines. Prepared travelers who carried essential items were able to maintain functioning and work despite canceled flights. A near-stranding in Colombia in early 2020 reinforced the value of carrying food, supplies, and tools for unexpected lockdowns. Essential items that preserve income and well-being include a laptop with VPN, a high-capacity power bank, a swimsuit for unplanned stays, prescription medication, and travel insurance. Ability to work remotely functions as a safety net during disruptions. Packing these essentials enables continued income, personal care, and flexibility.
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