Whether you’re traveling in the country or across the globe, it’s best to always be prepared, regardless of where you may be visiting. By now, you probably know exactly how and what to pack for your trips, but there are a few essentials that you should never travel without. Check out these items you always want to have with you:
Your best shoes
You will want to make sure to bring the most comfortable shoes for you, whatever that may be. Whether it’s your favorite pair of women’s running shoes or your favorite sandals, bringing your best shoes with you on a trip will ensure comfort, which is especially helpful if you have plenty of walking to do.
Aside from comfortable shoes, it’s also a good idea to bring some nice shoes for unexpected dinners out or when you book a photoshoot on a whim.
Your best toiletries
While you can’t bring more than 100ml of liquid in each bottle, if you have travel-size toiletries that you love and a toiletry bag to carry them in, it’s a great idea to bring them with you. You can either always have the travel size on hand for what you love to use or invest in travel bottles that make it easy to transfer the liquid you need to take with you.
This is especially important if you have curly hair and can’t leave your favorite styling cream behind or a favorite face wash.
Extra cash
Things happen on trips, especially international ones. You forget to let your bank know you’re traveling abroad, and upon trying to use your credit card, you discover that you can’t. Unexpected expenses also occur. Bringing extra cash with you can help you have something on hand for lodging or food if needed.
Consider bringing some in the local currency, just to be extra safe. To be extra careful, carry it in a thin pouch worn under your clothes. While you’re at it, get travel insurance to be extra, extra safe.
A sweater
A sweater for the flight is a good idea. Yes, we realize we sound like your mom right now, but regardless of the season, some places are just always freezing. The airport waiting lounge or the bus between terminals, or your plane across the globe—these are all places where you could end up feeling cold. At the very least, bring a light blanket for your flight to stay nice and cozy.
Backup I.D
If you’re traveling internationally, you will have to bring your passport, but it’s always wise to have some form of backup I.D. on you for your travels. Whether you bring your birth certificate with you or something else that clearly depicts who you are, is up to you.
Some people may not feel comfortable bringing their actual ID, so if that’s you, at least take a picture of your ID or bring a paper copy. It’s always important to have some form of ID for you on trips—you never know when you’re going to need it.
In Conclusion
Whether solo traveling or with friends, it’s always important to be prepared. So, make sure to pack the essentials that can keep you ready for anything and add comfort to your trip.
From a sweater to extra cash, the items mentioned above can make life a whole lot easier when you need them. Even if you think they’re not necessary, they will undoubtedly be something you wish you had should a situation arise that warrants them.
One last thing for pandemic travelers: Don’t forget your mask!