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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Part 2)
This is the Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide Podcast, Part 2 of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The FAQ is: How to carry toiletries on a long trip? Answer: For traveling solo,  especially on longer journeys, toiletries can quietly become the heaviest, messiest, and most annoying part of your bag. I use cubes, just packing cubes like for my other travel items.   So before you toss everything into a pouch, ask yourself: Do I really need this much? Will this leak at 35,000 feet? Can I replace it at my destination?   Here are four smart, confidence-building tips for carrying toiletries on a long trip:   Travel-size everything sounds sensible — until you realize tiny bottles run out quickly on a 3-week trip.   Instead: Decant only essentials into quality leakproof silicone bottles   Label clearly (shampoo and face wash look identical at 5 AM)   Bring just enough for 7–10 days if you can restock abroad   Skeptical question to ask yourself: Are you packing for “just in case,” or for reality?   Most destinations — even smaller cities — sell basic toiletries.   Go Solid When Possible   Liquids create stress at airport security checkpoints and pose a risk of leaks in warm climates.   Smart swaps:   Shampoo bars   Conditioner bars   Bar soap instead of body wash   Solid deodorant   Benefits:   No TSA liquid limits   No spills in your suitcase   Lighter weight   Longer lasting   On humid or hot trips like Rio, liquids expand. Solids don’t.    Organize for Night Arrivals   After a long travel day, you don’t want to unpack your entire suitcase just to brush your teeth.   Use:   A hanging toiletry bag   Clear compartments   One “first-night essentials” pouch (toothbrush, face wash, medications)   Many bathrooms are tiny. Hooks help. Counters are rare. A bag that hangs becomes your portable vanity.   Respect Skin Changes (Over 50 Matters)   Long flights, altitude, new climates — your skin behaves differently now than it did at 30.   Prioritize:   A richer moisturizer   SPF (every single day)   Lip balm   Small hydrating mist for flights   Question worth asking: What actually makes me feel refreshed — and what is just habit?   Comfort builds confidence. Confidence builds independence.   A Practical Packing Formula   For long trips (2–4 weeks), aim for:   ✔ Face care (cleanser, moisturizer, SPF) ✔ Hair care (solid or small decant) ✔ Minimal makeup (if any) ✔ Medications + backup copy of prescriptions ✔ One comfort item (favorite scent, small body cream) 60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today  Confidence Challenge in Rio If you like today’s Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper into packing toiletries while moving through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with foreign language communication tips. You can find the series at the link in the description.    See Book A for addressing this concern..  Find it on the website at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It’s a several-part series. Today’s destination is Rio de Janiero, Brazil, Part 2 (about MY trip) This is a Step 5 destination. June in Rio de Janeiro felt like stepping into a living postcard, but let’s be honest, postcards don’t show the early alarms, the bus decisions, or the moments of doubt that come with solo travel. That’s where the real story lives. Palace Hotel in Rio. You have to go there and experience it. See the show notes. https://www.belmond.com/hotels/south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/belmond-copacabana-palace/     AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube In the news  
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