Travel ‘Light’, they say!
What they forget to tell you, is that there is in all probability one important thing you’re going to forget putting into that suitcase.
Or worse, many more!
Travel ‘Right’ should be the official mantra when you travel, not Travel ‘Light’. After all, there are certain items whose ‘gravity’ only serves to establish their ‘weight’ when it comes to making a list of Travel Essentials for your next trip.
Luckily for you, our team at EuroKids has you covered, where it comes to handing you a helping hand, towards creating that Travel Packing List. Want an insight into all the Things To Carry when you’re Travelling? Read on, for a closer look at the finer nuances of that Travel Checklist!
The Quintessential Travel Packing LIst: The Travel Checklist for the Smart Traveller
There are plenty of Travel Essentials every traveller needs, to ensure they are never left thinking something to the tune of ‘If only I had packed that before I left!’
Presenting a look at the Quintessential Travel Packing List, for the Smart Traveller!
- Personal Items
- Mobile and Charger. Power Bank if necessary
- Any other important electronic devices. Like an iPad or Laptop. Along with their chargers, of course.
- Headphones
- Electrical adapters and converters. The last thing you need is to find yourself struggling to charge your phone in a foreign country!
- Book
- Travel Pillow
- Toiletries Bag
- Moisturizer
- Hand Sanitizer
- Deodorant
- Contact Lens Solution
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Lip Balm
- Clothing
- Underwear
- Bras
- Sleepwear
- Socks
- T-Shirts
- Dress Shirts
- Casual Shirts
- Pants
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Shorts
- Swimsuits
- Sweaters
- Sweatshirts
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Umbrella
- Sneakers
- Hiking Boots
- Leisure Shoes
- Sandals
- Belts
- Ties
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Medicine Box
- Food and Water
Of course you’re going to be eating out while on vacation, but you want to be prepared for those times when you need a quick burst of energy, when on the go. - Water Bottles. No matter what, staying hydrated is key on vacations, especially on hikes where you might find no access to drinking water.
- You want to focus on carrying ‘light’ snacks that provide a burst of much-needed ‘energy’. Examples would be energy bars, nuts and fruits.
- Miscellaneous
- Wallet
- Passport
- Travel Documents
- Credit Cards
- Local Currency
- Your mobile phone might suffice to take selfies, but if there’s something truly breathtaking, you want to capture the moment with a professional camera!
These can include anything from that detective novel you’ve been meaning to read on your flight, to the eye mask when you finish reading and want to doze off!
These might not fall under the ‘Personal Items’ section above, but they make for Travel Essentials that are intensely ‘personal’ indeed!
Note: It is recommended that you pack all these into a quart-size, designated ‘toiletries’ bag.
THis one’s the difficult part. Clothes take up the most space, so it’s only a given that you should be travelling as ‘light’ as possible, if only in this regard. That being said, you want to carry clothes that are ‘versatile’, and allow you to mix and match. Not forgetting to mention, the items of clothing you cannot do without!
Note: When packing clothing, it would be prudent to follow the 5-4-3-2-1 rule. This refers to ‘5 tops, 4 bottoms, three accessories, two pairs of shoes and one swimming suit.’
Clothing Essentials
More Clothing Essentials
The last thing we want is to fall sick on vacation! Luckily for us, most of these ‘illnesses’ are nothing short of being temporary setbacks that can be alleviated with some potent medication.
Note: You want to ensure that all the medicines you carry go into a designated ‘medicine box’.
Tip: Besides medicines, you want to also pack some ‘first aid’ essentials, like bandages, into this box of ‘emergency essentials’.
These items are just as important as all of the items listed above. When you go on a trip, you don’t want to forget the following Travel Essentials.
Travel Tips: Cool Tips for the Packing List that every Traveller should know
By now you have a good idea of all the items you need to pack, before embarking on your next trip. That being said, you want to keep in mind the following tips, when working on that Travel Packing LIst.
- Roll your Clothes instead of Folding them
- Keep Important Medicines in your purse
- Check the Weather at your destination
- Give your Luggage a Unique Identification Tag
- Get a Smaller Bag
When you ‘roll’ your clothes, you will find that they can easily fit into even the tiniest of crevices.
The thing about medication is, one never knows when they might need it. Forget not ‘checking’ in that prescription medicine, you don’t even want it packed into the bag that goes in the overhead bin on the airplane! Keep it in your purse, for easy access.
It’s not a bad idea to check out the weather at the destination you’re heading towards.There might be a cold wave that your travel agent forgot to tell you about. That’s when all that winter clothing will rightfully find its way into your bag!
It’s not uncommon for people to take someone else’s bag off the luggage belt, thinking it belongs to them. Avoid the same happening to you, by marking your bag with a distinctive sticker.
Last but not the least, you really do want a smaller bag. If there is anything that will ensure that you travel light, this one’s it!
At EuroKids we cannot stress enough the importance of travelling light. That being said, the trick lies in packing ‘smart’. Use the tips and packing advice outlined in this article, to create that Travel Checklist for your upcoming vacation!
