travel essentials for your carry-on
No matter where you are traveling to – preparation is the key to a successful trip. Making a checklist of what should go in your carry-on might sound pedantic but once you are on that plane there’s no going back! It’s all about priorities – pack all the necessities before you start adding in leisure items like your favorite books or video games.
Size matters, when picking the perfect carry-on bag. Go by the standard size recommended by airlines (which is 14 x 9 x 22 inches). Don’t be shortsighted; light, durable, and practical should always win over cheap and trendy.
Travel wallet
Invest in a travel wallet, it will ensure that all your travel
documents, passport, and funds are all in a safe, organized, and easily
accessible place. Always have a contingency plan, carry emergency funds that
can be accessed in various methods (e.g. credit card and internet banking).
Carry globally accepted foreign currencies such as USD or Pounds for any duty
free purchases or swift airport transits.
Beauty essentials
When traveling, take your toothbrush and deodorant with you is
a no-brainer but we often forget little things like lip balm, a moisturizer that
can make the trip so much more comfortable. It’s essential to pack your
toiletries correctly; all liquids must be under 100mls and packed in a
transparent resealable bag. Don’t overpack, its no fun lugging around a heavy
bag with things you don’t even need. Unless you’re going to the Sahara desert,
you can always pick up some things at your destination. If you’re staying at a
hotel take advantage of their complimentary toiletries, and stock up for your
next trip.
Get your tech fix
Packing your tablet, kindle, and notebook in your carry-on will
keep you entertained and guarantee its safety. Don’t overload on devices,
instead make sure the ones you bring with you can last for your entire trip.
Plan ahead and upload heaps of your favorite TV shows and movies onto your
device. If it doesn’t have a lot of space take a travel-sized memory bank with
you. Most importantly pack an extra battery, you can’t always rely on finding
power points in the airports or in your plane but if you find one take
advantage of it.
At the end of the day, checked in bags can get stolen, damaged
or end up halfway across the world. It’s important to be equipped and have all
your valuables and essentials on hand. Some parting words of wisdom – get
travel insurance, its better to have it and never use it than to need it and
not have it. Traveling is a journey, not a destination
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