I love a good adventure, but no matter what type of trip I take, I always make sure that I take a few things along with me to ensure my trip is as comfortable as possible. Whether you’re traveling like a backpacker, or you have a unlimited budget, these tips will ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible.
1. A Great Book
I love reading and the truth is when you’re traveling there’s so much down time, such as waiting in airports, on planes, trains, in cars, and even waiting in immigration lines. Often there’s no wifi in those situations, so I prefer to have a book on hand so I can entertain myself and make the time go faster. I personally prefer paper books and it turns out I’m not alone! In a recent poll, Opodo discovered that 78% of Brits choose to read paper books over any other type of reading material. Need some reading inspiration? Check out this list:
Top 10 Summer Holiday Reads
Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult
I See You, Clare Mackintosh
Conclave, Robert Harris
The Essex Serpent, Sarah Parry
This Must Be The Place, Maggie O’Farrell
The Gypsy Moth, Julia Fierro
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Arundhati Roy
Hunger, Roxanne Gay
H (a)ppy, Nicola Barker
Sour Heart, Jenny Zhang.
2. Packing Cubes
Packing cubes make unpacking and packing so much easier. You can organise your packing cubes by the type of clothes, for example one cube for all tops, another for dresses and so on. It helps me keep organised and ensures that when I have to pack my bags I can fit more and also get things packed so much faster.
3. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is probably the second most important thing for me after a good book – just kidding. It’s essential to travel with travel insurance because medical coverage when in a foreign country can quickly become very expensive. Travel insurance gives me great peace of mind and ensures I feel more secure when I’m traveling.
4. International Adapters
If you’re traveling to another country that uses a different plug you’re going to want to buy international adapters in advance. They’re SO expensive in the airport, like 2-3 times the price you can pay for them in a department store. I personally prefer the adapters that have surge protectors as well, which is especially important if you’re traveling to third world countries where the electricity may be unstable.
5. Lonely Planet
I love traveling with a Lonely Planet book as it gives a great summary to what to do, where to eat and where to stay in a new place. It’s compact and has everything you need to get your feet on the ground and your holiday off to a great start!
These are my travel essentials, do you have anything you never want to leave without? Share with me down below:
