✈️ Roam Notes: Prepping for a Solo Escape to Montreal

💬 The 72-Hour Reset (That Hasn’t Happened Yet)

Hey friend 💛

I’m about to head off on a quick solo trip to Montreal—just 72 hours with one of my closest friends and zero agenda (except croissants, connection, and maybe a little vintage shopping). I haven’t even packed yet, but I already know this trip will be a reset I didn’t realize I needed.

Short trips—when done with intention—can spark so much:
🧠 mental clarity
🌿 nervous system calm
💡 creative inspiration

In this first edition of Roam Notes, I’m giving you a peek at what I’m packing, planning, and preparing… plus a few of my favorite travel rituals.

📊 ✈️ Quick Poll: What’s Your Travel Energy Dip?

Let’s make travel feel better—for real.

👉 I’ll share the top answer (and what to do about it) in the next issue!

🎒 My Travel Essentials List

This list comes with me everywhere—from weekend trips to cross-country flights.

Carry-on favorites:
🧴 LMNT Raw Electrolytes — hydration without the junk
😎 Blue light blocking glasses — more on those below
🌸 Lavender essential oil roller — instant calm in a rollerball
🧦 Compression socks — no more airplane ankles
📚 A book I actually want to read — no pressure, just pleasure
🎒 Beis Travel Backpack — stylish, organized, and fits under the seat

Optional but always appreciated:
🟣 Resistance band — for a quick hotel room workout
🍫 Reishi hot chocolate — my cozy nighttime ritual
🧂 Magnesium powder — helps me sleep and keeps digestion happy

→ Got a travel must-have I should try? Hit reply and let me know.

💪 Airport or Hotel Room Workout (No Gear, No Noise)

Here’s what I do when my body’s begging for movement but I’m stuck at Gate 18 or a hotel room with creaky floors.

5-Minute Reset Flow

1. Standing cat/cow x 5

2. Forward fold, slow roll-up x 3

3. Standing lunge, each side x 3 breaths

4. Chair pose pulses x 10

5. Calf raises x 15

6. Shoulder + neck rolls x 3

7. 5 rounds of box breathing (4 in / 6 out)

Bonus: Do it near a window. Sunlight + movement = instant lift.

🥨 Airport Snack Guide: What to Pack & What to Skip

Let’s be real—airport food is usually overpriced and underwhelming.

Pack these instead:
✅ Banana + almond butter packet
✅ Hard boiled eggs + grapes
✅ Coconut water or herbal tea
✅ Trail mix (DIY with nuts, seeds, a few dark chocolate chips)

Avoid:
🚫 Sweet granola bars (hidden sugar bombs)
🚫 Flavored lattes (caffeine crash incoming)
🚫 Airport “protein cookies” (just candy in disguise)
🚫 Most premade wraps (look healthy, feel heavy)

Pro tip: Bring a reusable thermos and ask for hot water at any cafe.

👓 Why Blue Light Glasses Are a Travel MVP

I never watch a show or movie on a flight without these.

Here’s why:

📱 Blue light from screens suppresses melatonin = harder to fall asleep later
😵‍💫 It also increases eye strain + headaches (no thanks)
😴 Blockers help preserve your circadian rhythm if you're flying across time zones

Look for:

• Amber-tinted lenses

• Lightweight design

• Bonus: anti-glare coating

🤓 RoamWell Trivia

Which airport has a dedicated yoga room?
A. JFK – New York
B. LAX – Los Angeles
C. O’Hare – Chicago
D. Vancouver International

📬 Watch your inbox—your downloadable Travel Wellness Toolkit is up next so you, too, can RoamWell wherever life leads.

Until next time,
🌿 Larissa - Founder of RoamWell

P.S. 🎉 Answer: C. O’Hare (Chicago) – It’s Terminal 3, near the rotunda. Mats included. 🧘‍♀️