6 Things You Must Carry To a Foreign Place

Want to stress less and enjoy more? If yes, plan it out. Planning will help you organize things and keep all the tension away. To help you with it, here is a list of 6 things that you must carry to a foreign place to ensure a trip filled with delight and satisfaction.

# Travel Documents

This is the most obvious and most important aspect of your journey to some foreign land. Your identity is your everything and you must have a proof of it on you at all the times. Having an organizer, or document folder will keep your documents safe and in order.

From your passport, visa, plane tickets, ID Cards, reservations, emergency contact information, to important addresses. You should not just have the original but a copy of all these documents in case you lose something. You wouldn’t want to take any chance especially when security is a major issue almost in every country.

# Cash and Credit Cards

Money is one thing that will help you survive in a foreign land. I know stating the obvious isn’t helping but be sure to have enough money, local cash is preferable. Have a money belt or a leg wallet to keep your money (And other important documents like passport and papers) safe.

Your credit cards will come to your rescue especially when you run out of cash and just cannot let go of that so awesome, so expensive souvenir. Inform your bank about your traveling plans, make sure all your credit cards are in sync with International cash withdrawal protocols (they can be different according to your banks and policies).

# Medicines and First Aid Kit

Medicines are the must-have, especially if you tend to fall ill easily. A customized first-aid kit can not only help you but also people traveling with you. You may need a band-aid after scrapping your knee on that prickly bush, or a couple of Advil to fight last night’s hangover, or a sleeping pill to help you sleep in unknown surroundings.

Keep bandages, cotton, any personal prescriptions, allergy medicines, multi-vitamins, drops, repellents, and other medicines you might take on a regular basis.

# Toiletry Bag

This bag right here is your chance of being comfortable wherever you go. With all your lotions, drops, brushes, sanitizers, deodorants, wipes (loads of them), facewash, lip balms, personal hygiene products, shades and glasses, mirror, hand towels, scissors, flashlights, sewing kit (can be really handy at times), and Swiss Army knife at one place, this bag is your little heaven.

Pack it carefully for you will definitely need those wipes to freshen up your face while on road, or that knife set to open that stubborn can, or the sunscreen to protect you from the harsh sunburns.

# Travel Food and Snacks

Having a couple of chocolates, nuts, or snack bars would help you get through your long backpack rides, cycling excursions, or other adventurous expedition. It is quite easy to skip breakfast or forget lunch when you are out enjoying. These little treats will come in handy in such circumstances.

They will be specifically helpful when you easily exert yourself or are scheduled to go on long bus rides or so. They can help you gain the required energy, or just keep you from being cranky.

# Multi-purpose Shoes and Flip-flops

To carry 4-5 pairs of shoes to have a variety is the worst decision you could make while traveling. Shoes are heavy, they take space, and honestly, you don’t need so many. Select your best waterproof, comfortable and sturdy pair of shoes. They will help you survive those long walks and let’s face it, they work almost everywhere. Carry a formal pair only when you know that you will be attending an event of such sorts.

And don’t forget that trusty pair of flip-flops. They will help you move around comfortably, while in hotel showers maybe or during a casual day checking out the local shops and markets.