Posted on November 24, 2023

Travel Essentials

Travel Documents:
•    Passport
•    Visa(s)
•    Travel insurance
•    Itinerary and accommodation details 

Money and Payment
•    Cash (in local currency)
•    Credit/debit cards
•    Travel wallet or money belt 

Health and Safety
•    Prescription medications
•    Basic first aid kit
•    Personal identification (ID) with emergency contact information
•    Travel-sized hand sanitizer

Clothing
•    Weather-appropriate clothing
•    Comfortable walking shoes
•    Swimwear (if applicable)
•    Rain jacket or travel umbrella

Electronics
•    Travel adapter and converter
•    Phone and charger
•    Camera and accessories
•    Power bank

Toiletries
•    Toothbrush and toothpaste
•    Shampoo and conditioner
•    Body wash or soap
•    Razor and shaving cream
•    Travel-sized laundry detergent

Travel Comfort
•    Neck pillow
•    Eye mask
•    Earplugs
•    Lightweight blanket or scarf
•    Organization
•    Travel-sized toiletry bag
•    Packing cubes
•    Travel backpack or daypack
•    Luggage tags

Entertainment
•    Book or e-reader
•    Travel journal and pen
•    Headphones
•    Travel-sized games or playing cards

Snacks
•    Granola bars, nuts, or other non-perishable snacks
•    Reusable water bottle
•    Collapsible food container

Navigation
•    Maps or navigation app on your phone
•    Compass
•    Guidebook for your destination

Safety and Security
•    Locks for your luggage
•    Emergency whistle
•    Portable door alarm for added security in accommodations

Sun Protection
•    Sunscreen
•    Sunglasses
•    Hat or cap

Reusable Items
•    Reusable shopping bag
•    Reusable water bottle
•    Reusable utensils and a straw

Miscellaneous
•    Travel-sized sewing kit
•    Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
•    Zip lock bags for organizing and storing items
•    Travel-sized detergent for laundry