Everyone loves to travel, be it to the mountains, the beaches, or historical monuments. Travel also comes with responsibilities and certain arrangements that you have to make. Along with the increased excitement, you can experience a lot of energy in yourself.
However, there are some important things that you need while traveling. I remember, when I travelled for the first time, I felt the need for some of the travel essentials which I didn’t have. Rather than spending extra time and money on those things while traveling, it is better to make a list of must-have travel essentials.
If you are planning a trip or had already planned, stay tuned with me. I can help you pack your bag! You might need some of the things listed below.
- Official Documents
When you are making your travel essentials list,
never forget to include your official documents. The documents including your
passport, visa, identity card, and pan card are useful for traveling. The
identity card here means the card which ensures that you are a citizen of a
particular country.
If you are Indian and want travel across India, adhaar card is a must.
- Portable Chargers
It is unfair to travel without your mobile phone. During an emergency, a mobile phone will be the first thing to come to your mind. If we are talking about mobile phones, then carrying a charger with you is essential.
There are portable chargers like power banks available in the
market. The power banks can work for three consecutive days and are handy for
traveling.
- Silicone or Foldable Water Bottles
Silicone bottles are the best alternative to plastic bottles. Silicone is free of other toxic chemicals like BPA and is approved by FDA.
Silicone bottles are flexible and take up less space as they
are foldable. You can find affordable silicone bottles in a variety of designs.
Check online sites like Meesho and Amazon for the best deals.
- Handy Soaps
There are disposable paper soaps in the market which are specially made for travel purposes. Paper soaps are a bunch of papers that are covered with soapy material. If you put them under water the soap will come out and you can use it accordingly.
Nowadays a pack of small paper soaps is available in different flavors. You can find them easily on Amazon at an affordable range. Just make sure to check the reviews.
- Medicines
You know that your medicines are important, hence, you should not forget them. But it’s a gentle reminder from my side so that you don’t forget to include your medicines with you. You have to take extra precautions while traveling.
When I travel, I take some medicines for stomach
pain, headache, vomiting, etc. It is not necessary but it’s safe to keep them
with you.
Many people have sicknesses from high altitudes.
Such people can take certain medicines as their doctor prescribes. Diabetic
and asthma patients have to take extra precautions while traveling.
- Sunscreen
Sunscreen is an essential thing that you need to
put in your travel backpack. Especially in the time of summer or when you
travel in tropical areas. Sunscreens can stop harmful UV rays to enter your
body.
The ozone layer is getting slightly depleted, due
to which UV rays enter the earth's surface. To prevent your body, you need to
apply sunscreen lotion.
There are multiple lotions in the market. The most
recommended ones are mineral-based sunscreens which are devoid of toxic
chemicals. For Indian skin tone, SPF 30 is enough.
- Shall/Stole/ Comfortable Jackets
You should keep extra shall, stole or jacket on your back. It will be helpful for both the summer and winter seasons.
In
winter, windcheater jackets are crucial for travelers, especially those who
travel by bike. These jackets are extremely comfortable and act as a shield
against cold air.
- Mask & Sanitizer
India has control over covid situation up to great
extent. However, it hasn’t gone completely. Other strains of covid are still
here to haunt us. It is the time when we should extra precautions for ourselves
and our families.
- Comfortable Shoes
When you travel, you may perhaps walk around miles. When it comes to comfort, wearing heels is not a good option. It may hurt your legs. However, there are better and more affordable options that you can mix and match with your outfit.
Flat sandals and loafers are the better options.
They are available in a variety of colors and designs. You can match them with
your outfit. Converse shoes are the trending options. They can go mostly with
any outfit.
Conclusion
Traveling is a lot of fun, but you
need to keep the travel essentials with you for a lot of reasons. It may
provide you convenience, comfort, and will definitely help you save your
money.
It is advisable to make a list of the
essential items before you travel. Let me know in the comments if I can add
more items to my list.
Aruza Kashyap
