The Long Haul

If travel’s on the docket for you in 2026, whether it’s a quick hop or a 14-hour haul, we’ve got you. Air travel can test even the most seasoned traveler: tight layovers, broken escalators, crowded terminals, and people who still don’t cover their sneezes. There’s the dry air, the recycled light, the stiff neck, the excessive screen time, the jet lag… you know the drill.

So, we polled a few of our favorite jet-setters (AKA: Team Boketto) for their real-world rituals and carry-on upgrades—small comforts that can make a big difference.

Scroll for inspo. (And maybe a few packing list additions.)

JELENA - BOKETTO FOUNDER, ACUPUNCTURIST + FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Acupuncture and Functional Medicine are well-being modalities that, at their core, ease the nervous system and reset the body’s rhythms. Jelena’s tips/practices include:

• Gentle self‑acupressure or Ear Seeds for stress and fatigue
• Magnesium Spray to encourage physical ease, especially in the neck and lower back
• A consistent grounding routine—eat a meal as soon as you can after landing
• Quinton Hypertonic for hydration support
  
  
  

HEATHER - ESTHETICIAN

Skin is the surface and the map—so estheticians think deeply about barrier health, hydration, and restoring balance after environmental stress. Heather’s tips/practices include:

• For lymphatic drainage, gently tap cheeks, jawline, neck and collarbones. End with a gentle tug on the earlobes.
• Exfoliate lips at home and then layer a Nourishing Lip Balm throughout the flight
• Pack a multi-purpose barrier protection concentrate—think cuticles, heels, as well as face and hands
• Neutralize oxidative stress from the inside out with a Molecular Hydrogen supplement

GRACE - SHOP GIRL

On their feet, interacting all day while offering comfort + care, Shop Girls know how to squeeze in self-care between customers and clients. Grace’s tips/practices include:

• Sadly, air travel is not a hospitable experience, to remind myself of my humanity, I like to watch the flight attendants do the emergency pantomime.
• I pack a travel Water Color Set for moments of inspiration and to pass the time
• A handful of Recyclable Gel Masks are a perfect way to quickly shift the energy while caring for my skin’s needs
• Manuka Immune Gummies before during and after travel is a MUST

KAYLA - AYURVEDA

How we begin and end each day, and bringing the system back into harmony—rather than forcing a fix—are key attributes of Ayurvedic practices. Kayla’s tips/practices include:

• Eschew caffeine and start the morning with Herbal Coffee or an Herbal Infusion
• Ending the day with a shower and performing oil massage (Abhyanga) to ground and re-nourish the body
• Learn your Dosha, and as a guide, be mindful about what you eat, especially the first meal upon landing 
• An Herbal Compress eases tension and supports circulation after a day of air travel
  
  
  

MALIA - MASSAGE

Massage Therapists know: tension patterns are real—and so is self awareness of body cycles. Malia’s tips/practices include:

• Take micro-stretching breaks (pointing/flexing feet. twists, shoulder shrugs/drops) to keep things loose, mind and body
• Quick drying Open Weave Hand Towel for exfoliation and lymphatic draining
• Hand and Body Butter for moisturizing and embodiment. Remember it needs to be under 3 oz!
• Date Sweetened Chocolate as an (enjoyable) airplane snack, without the sugar-high
  
  
  

SUZY - MERCHANDISING

Pros at seeing patterns and flow—not only in spaces, but in routines and habits—Merchandisers think seasonally, but also layering meaning over time.

• With all the surfaces we touch during travel, a Nail Brush might be an uncommon thing to include in your carry-on, but it eliminates germs that get under nails. 
• Scent plays a HUGE role in feeling at home, and at home in your body. Spray a La Lyra Mood Mist whenever staying in hotel rooms and/or guest bedrooms. Full disclosure: La Lyra is my brand ;)
  
• (Also, my brand ;) La Lyra has a Circadian Oil that includes ingredients that supports your natural rhythm. Apply all over, and don’t forget the soles of your feet
• Book a window seat for easier napping. Pro tip: Go to the bathroom right before you board for no interruptions to your rest.
  
  

JENNIFER - COMMUNICATIONS

Creatives thrive in ideas and flow states—so practices that unplug the noise and mental clutter are ideal during the liminal times of travel. Jennifer’s tips/practices include:

• Flying is a rare off-line opportunity to Read a Book or gaze out the window. Why watch a meh movie with spotty volume control on a tiny screen?!
• As a recently, former nail picker, the dry airplane air requires applying Cuticle Cream religiously
• Especially on longer flights, tap out by wearing a Sleep Mask, and noise cancelling headphones.
• Check your bag. There is nothing more liberating than walking through terminals without luggage weighing you down, or worrying about overhead space.