If you are like me, planning for your holiday can often be as exciting and rewarding as the trip itself. The sense of anticipation and the unknown can be exhilarating as you plan your getaway. In order to make sure your travels go smoothly, it is very important to ensure that you pack the necessary gear. We ehmtic2014 know about the basic essentials; clothing, money, passport, maps, travel guides, camera, cell phone, watch, and toiletries. However, when making your checklist you may also wish to bring along these often overlooked travel items.
1. Travel wallet – Travel wallets come in a number of shapes and sizes. The advantage a good travel wallet has over a regular wallet is that it comes with additional slots and space to carry important travel items such as credit cards, passport, airline tickets and other important travel items. Carrying a travel wallet is a great way to keep your personals organized and safe.
2. Money Belt – Money belts can be key to your piece of mind, especially if you are traveling in a country where pickpockets are a problem. A money belt is a small zippered pouch fastened around your waist and worn under your clothes hidden from public view. You can be comforted by the fact that your valuables are out of sight of potential thieves and securely fastened to your body..
3. Earplugs – These are cheap and great for light sleepers like myself. Earplugs are handy when sharing a room with a snorer or sleeping in a bed beside a busy roadway. Don’t discount the importance of getting good sleep. Nothing is worse than not being able to get rest when you have a busy day of fun and exploration in the morning.
4. Postcards from home and photos of your family – Interacting with locals and fellow travelers is one of the joys of travel. Bringing along a collection of postcards from your beautiful homeland and photos of your loved ones makes for a great conversation piece. Sharing your photos and experiences can be fun and you’ll be sure to make some new friends!
