subject: Best Packing For Travel [print this page] Aah, the joys of traveling! Be it a weekend road trip, week-long Christmas vacation or a month-long spring break, traveling is something that I always look forward to. Exploring a new place, getting a feel of its sights and sounds, studying its flora and fauna, feasting on the local cuisine, shopping at the flea markets...just thinking about it makes me want to forget everything else and set out on a new travel expedition this very minute!
Making a Packing List for Travel
Your travel packing checklist should ideally be split into the following categories:
clothes
toiletries
travel documents
finances
first aid
accessories and general items
Clothes: You should always pack your clothes while taking into consideration the prevailing weather conditions at your destination and the duration of your stay. The following clothing items should ideally be on your vacation packing list:
regular casual day wear i.e. shirts, t-shirts, pants, dresses, jeans
an extra pair of denims
innerwear
towels
sweater or windbreaker
raincoat or a rainy jacket
two sets of formal clothing
night suits/pajamas
swimwear
bermuda shorts
socks
shoes, sandals and slippers
Toiletries: Make sure that you inspect your toiletry kit before you leave. Very often, we happen to forget small things like toothbrushes and combs which can later cause a little bit of inconvenience. Include the following toiletries in your travel packing checklist:
toothbrush and toothpaste
bathing soap
deodorant
talcum powder
shaving kit
sunscreen lotion
skin creams
mosquito repellent
dental floss
hair care products
comb or brush
hand mirror
cotton swabs
small pair of scissors
glasses or contact lenses
contraceptives
maxi pads or tampons
Travel Documents: Make sure that you remember to carry these, else you are most likely to land up in a soup. It is always advisable to carry multiple photocopies of all your travel documents for good measure. Make sure that you carry the following documents:
passport
visa
alternate proof of identity
travel tickets
hotel reservation documents
travel insurance and vaccination certificates
Finances: Imagine this. You are having a great time shopping to your heart's content only to discover that you have left your credit card back home. How bad is that? To avoid such a predicament, be sure to carry the following:
sufficient cash
credit or debit cards
traveler's checks
enough local currency in case of foreign travel
money belt for safety
currency converter or calculator
First Aid: It is advisable to carry a first aid kit along with certain basic medication. It can often come in handy when traveling. Ensure that you pack the following items:
band aids
gauze bandages
iodine or any other liquid antiseptic
common medicinal tablets for treating diarrhea, headache, flu, motion sickness, etc.
vitamin and glucose tablets
other personal medicines
by: VAISHALI GARG
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