It’s common knowledge that there truly is no place like home and that nothing can replace the feeling of your home; so what are you to do if you spend a large portion of your time travelling? Although there are many aspects of your home that cannot be replaced – you can make up for their loss by taking care of yourself. Utilising luxury products is one of the ways in which you can improve your mood and alleviate the stresses of home-sickness.

#3 – Hand Soap
Although hand soap may not be one of the first products to enter your mind when you think of luxury products, but it is by far one of the most efficient at improving or enhancing moods. Our sense of smell is closely linked with the limbic system which controls memory recall and emotion; this means that our sense of smell strongly influences our mood and can stimulate nostalgia. It’s because of this that you should aim to buy a hand soap that soothes you or reminds you of a place that makes you happy.

#2 – Journals & Diaries
Keeping a clear and concise journal of your day-to-day activities, the sights that you have seen and the experiences that you have been through can help you manage and overcome the strain that being away from your home for long periods of time can cause.

Purchasing a luxury journal or diary that is made of a hardy material such as leather can make your experiences feel less like separation and more like an adventure that you have undertaken before returning home. Writing down your thoughts and emotions can also help you retain mental stability as it allows you the time to reflect upon your surroundings and the time that has passed.

#1 – Candles
Although candles are not an essential item – they can be incredibly luxurious depending upon the scent that you purchase and the style of the candle. Candles are often associated with romance, luxury and homeliness; even the most barren of abodes can be amended with the addition of a few scented candles. Candles have also been used as a convenient form of aromatherapy; this coupled with the soft light of the candle can aid in relieving stress.

So in conclusion, although candles are not an essential item and do not often top the list of products to take travelling – they are one of the most effective products at making your house, tent or the location that you are staying at, feel like a home.

There are many other techniques that you could use to overcome the pains of separation and homesickness. Although, if communication isn’t a possibility you should aspire to stay positive and remember that each day that passes also takes you a step closer to the day when you will be home.

Author: Vee Mercer works at Esta Romi, a company focused on providing luxurious products and corporate gifting. When Vee isn’t working she spends a large portion of her time managing events and indulging in creative pursuits.