7 Things A Sleep Expert Never Travels Without

Though Dr. Ellen Vora's travel itinerary has slowed down a bit since the birth of her baby girl, the holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and mbg class instructor still finds time for adventure. Her recent excursions include a food tour through Sicily, a day traversing a mountainside cemetery in rural Japan, a honeymoon, a baby moon, and a first family vacation. So what does the doctor order for healthy, restorative travel? Here's a peek inside her packing list.

Dr. Vora mixes up the travel classics like nuts, chocolate, and nut butters with more unexpected additions like canned seafood. Sardines and salmon make for a nutritious meal on the go, and they're shelf stable!

If hunger strikes on the flight, Dr. Vora always has an avocado on hand. Combine it with one of those little plastic cutlery packs you get when you order takeout, and you have the perfect portable snack—a knife to cut with, a spoon for scooping out the goods, and salt and pepper packs for some seasoning.

She's a huge fan of Living Libations products, especially the face and sun oil, which protects skin and promotes healthy vitamin D absorption in the sunshine. With packaging that reads "The fairest flower blossoms in you. Groom each petal," this magical formula is definitely worth a shot.

Dr. Vora never flies without an eye mask for sleeping and compression socks to promote blood circulation in the legs. She's also partial to wearing scarves on the plane, as they can provide a surprising amount of warmth for something so portable and lightweight. She packs all her goodies up into compression bags—a self-proclaimed "mommy hack."

Though she doesn't pack this nifty little glass bowl in her suitcase, it's an essential part of her travel routine. Any guesses as to what it is? A waterer! Dr. Vora's apartment is an oasis of nearly 100 plant friends, so she always sets up self-watering devices before heading off.

Yes, the wellness world's beloved toilet accessory comes in a portable version. Your hotel bathroom experience will never be the same.

Next up? Check out what this nutritionist and yogi pack to stay glowy on the go.