Here are some examples of what helps make travelling easier for me.
The drugstore that I use made a set of small labelled vials for prescription drugs marked "For Travel". That helps reduce the volume of pill containers.
For vitamins I used a muffin tin and saran wrap that sticks to itself to make little "pill hills".
I worry about taking hard to replace custom-made splints even as carry-on luggage so I am using older ones that take up less space and are not so fragile. Breakage or loss wouldn't be as critical.
Long ago I got tired of pulling out tubes and containers of creams and moisturizers so I now put them in these sample size jars. It saves a lot of wear and tear on my hands and it takes weeks between fillings.
Finally the flip phone has been replaced. The iPhone seemed so slippery and small when I started using it. Even a sensible shell case was not quite the answer. The one below is perfect. It's soft plastic, has nice curves and the beak makes a great backstop.
For my one "personal item" allowed in addition to my carry-on on for the flight I chose a backpack. It's roomy and easy to handle. That makes it great for hands-free shopping and carrying a computer, cables and rechargers.
On the trip I took my Tranquil Eyes in case it was too drafty or bright during the flight. Using them can help dry eyes with Sjogren's Syndrome.
So far the thing I miss the most while travelling is constant access to the internet. It's so hard to go back to former practices like "remembering".
Another plus on the last trip was a new suitcase with 360 wheels. When the floor is smooth it's a bit like walking a dog. So easy to push, even though it is still heavy. Now that I'm so ready to go it's Saskatoon here I come!
