10 quirky travel accessories

‘Beats Pill’ portable speaker, Rs 12,080, ’Beats Pill Sleeve’, Rs 2,110, Beats by Dr Dre

‘Off to See the World’ wallet, Rs 1,980, Bombay Duck

Straw weave and silk hat, Rs 46,000, Hermès

Luggage tag, Rs 2,950, Jonathan Adler for TUMI

‘She-She’ shoe bag, Rs 1,445, Melissa Beth

‘F1 Aviator’ eye mask, Rs 960, Flight 001

Orange and tan trolley case, Rs 97,750, utility box, Rs 37,450, Globe-Trotter

‘Popeye’ camera, Rs 2,700, Fourcornerstore.com

‘Camera’ travel pillow, Rs 995, Chumbak

So you’re finally planning that getaway to Machu Picchu or a seaside vacay in sunny Greece? Don’t leave before you read this.

As you draw up lists of what to pack and essentials to take along, we’re here to add in all the fun extras. Above and beyond the usual clothes, shoes and toilet kit, here are the 10 niftiest accessories to up the cool quotient of your suitcase.

Tuck your shoes away in a bag that’s printed all over with – what else? – shoes. Take a nap on a quirky printed travel pillow, strap on an eye mask etched with aviators, and clasp a ‘This is mine’ luggage tag on your baggage. Oh, and don’t forget to take some pictures with your new Popeye camera. Bon voyage.

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