I just came back from failing my CSE 101 exam. As I sit in my room thinking about what a failure I am (it's okay, I'll get over it!!), I was thinking, 'What could possible make me a happier person?' Well, I also just found out that I'm traveling to Korea this summer, so I thought about that and it immediately made me happy! What should I pack? What should bring back? When do I need to start losing weight?

A lot of people ask themselves these questions before they travel, so here are my top five travel essentials!

1. Skincare

If I could only bring one item on the plane, it would be skincare product(s). It sounds extra and unimportant, but getting off a plane without using skincare products is a tragedy. The plane literally sucks all the moisture out of your skin on the plane and to compensate for the dryness, oil replaces all the moisture. Which is gross. My suggestion? At least a face mask and moisturizing facial mist. That way whenever your face is feeling dry you can just spray and you're good to go.

2. Headphones

I know this is a bit obvious but it is extremely important. Especially these beats by Dre. They block out most noises and they help keep your ears from popping. Not to mention they are wireless AND make any airport outfit look poppin'!

3. Melatonin/sleep essentials

This is essential for any flight longer than 5 hours. Without these two things I have no idea what I would do on my flights. Most of my flight is going to Korea, which is a 13-14 hour flight. Not only do I get very bored, I also get extremely nauseous, to the point where I don't eat on the plane or else it's coming back up. With one Melatonin pill, I sleep at least six hours which is basically half the ride!

4. Book(s)

This may sound silly, but I only ever bring one book, the same book, on any flight I've ever been on. No matter how many times I've read it, I always bring it on the plane with me. Which book? "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." What an odd book to bring on a flight, I know, but this book for some reason gives me wanderlust and gets me excited for wherever I go. Not to mention, it's such a good book time that goes by super fast!

5. Slippers/fuzzy slippers

Lastly, for comfort: slippers. Or anything to make your feet feel comfortable. Unless you are riding first class for each flight, I suggest you bring some comforting slippers because boy, is it squished in there. With slippers you can easily take them off when it gets a little hot in the plane, and simply put them back on when it's cold. With shoes, it's much more complicated because not only is it uncomfortable to put them on and take them off, there is also a risk of them smelling!