My travel essentials for long haul travel in 2025. As Marketing Director for The Hotel Guru, I spend a lot of time in the air, hopping between hotels, scouting out the best places to stay, and writing about them. And after years of perfecting my packing routine, I’ve nailed down the travel essentials that I won’t board a flight without. It’s a bit of a mixed bag—some practical, some indulgent—but they all make long-haul travel that little bit easier.

Introducing Mush Love – The Adaptogenic Coffee You Need in Your Life

If you love coffee and are fascinated by the power of mushrooms, you’re going to be obsessed with Mush Love – a limited-edition adaptogenic coffee blend created by London Nootropics in collaboration with Fantastic Fungi, the team behind the viral Netflix documentary.

Infused with premium mushroom extracts from Hifas da Terra, this blend is designed to fuel your mornings and support your wellbeing with nature’s most potent nootropics

London Nootropics - Zen - with Ashwagandha and L-Theanine. Soluble Coffee (with 6% finely ground roasted coffee) – For that smooth, rich flavour we all love.

My travel essentials for home and away in 2025