Two things I don't travel without: an empty pillow case and a shawl. I stuff potentially-germy airline pillows in the case for a pillow that smells like home, and use the shawl as a blanket.

For a prettier, handier, cozier version of this idea, go to lugtravel.com. for the $28 Nap Sac Travel Blanket. Unzip the pillowcase for a soft blanket and inflatable pillow.

Might also be handy to have a couple of these in the car for kids to use on long roadtrips.

-K.V.W.

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