{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Part 2)","description":"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 \u2014 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\u201310 days if you can restock abroad   Skeptical question to ask yourself: Are you packing for \u201cjust in case,\u201d or for reality?   Most destinations \u2014 even smaller cities \u2014 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\u2019t.    Organize for Night Arrivals   After a long travel day, you don\u2019t want to unpack your entire suitcase just to brush your teeth.   Use:   A hanging toiletry bag   Clear compartments   One \u201cfirst-night essentials\u201d 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 and what is just habit?   Comfort builds confidence. Confidence builds independence.   A Practical Packing Formula   For long trips (2\u20134 weeks), aim for:   \u2714 Face care (cleanser, moisturizer, SPF) \u2714 Hair care (solid or small decant) \u2714 Minimal makeup (if any) \u2714 Medications + backup copy of prescriptions \u2714 One comfort item (favorite scent, small body cream) 60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today  Confidence Challenge in Rio If you like today\u2019s 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\u200b\u200b at https:\/\/www.5stepstosolotravel.com\/ or on Amazon. It\u2019s a several-part series. Today\u2019s 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\u2019s be honest, postcards don\u2019t show the early alarms, the bus decisions, or the moments of doubt that come with solo travel. That\u2019s 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   ","author_name":"Dr Mary Travelbest Guide","author_url":"https:\/\/drmarytravelbest.com","html":"