Yoga, meditation, mindfulness and care about maintaining a sense of serenity are all part of my life, especially when I travel—whether flying, road-tripping, or just being mindful of maintaining peace of mind, both literally and metaphorically. This all makes it possible for me to be in the moment to thoroughly appreciate the culture, sights, sounds and memories-in-the-making at my destination.
For all its joys, travel can be very trying. But now I’ve come to embrace that if I can’t close my carry-on case, I'll ditch some clothes to make room for my take-along Zen tools. Here are a few of my favorite go-tos when I’m on the go.