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10 things to always pack when you are travelling!

Travelers Tales:


[My dear readers,

This week I will be sharing with you my photo gallery from a trip I went 5 years ago to the lovely island of Skiathos. But because I wouldn't want to skip this weeks episode I was thinking of writing about something practical. I always find it very helpful to make a small list with things to take with me when I will be traveling. So I guess in the end it's only natural to establish a solid list with the standard things a serial traveler should always have ready to take with. Here it is, my absolute 10 things to always pack when travelling:   

1. Medicine: it's very important to have some basics with you since you might be traveling during the night or early in the morning and not be able to buy something you might need. I always have with me some antibiotic creams, antiseptics, band-aids, antihistamines for allergies and nausea (if travelling with boats), paracetamol for headaches or the flue, eye drops and generally anything you might be sensitive to and need a special treatment with you.

2. Locks: well if your suitcases don't have a locker already on them, be sure to take one for each suitcase to be sure that your things are safe during the flights.

3. During the flight: gum or earplugs for taking off/ landing, cushion and blanket or a jacket (plus gloves, hat or umbrella if you are arriving somewhere cold and rainy) always depending on the time of flight and destination. Also be sure to take with you some snacks for the flight, water, a book or magazine/ newspaper or upload some movies or music on your phone.

4. Toothbrush: I always take with me my toothbrush (which I keep in a special container to keep it clean and aerated) and toothpaste. Also I make a small purse where I have my travelling packaging's with my facial cleaning soap, hydrating cream, shampoo/ conditioner and shower gel (this products I always place them in a plastic bag and then put them in the purse to prevent any possible accidents). Also a comp, deodorant, sun cream, any small accessories I will need for making my hair and some perfume. Oh and a small face towel and maybe a pillow case for those of you who really need it! Also I make another small purse with any make-up products (and de-makeup) and small faux-jewelry.

5. Camera, phone & accessories: chargers for both of this, power bank, any external disks, tablet, laptop and two-pole converter (in Cyprus our appliances's plugs end up in three-pole so if I am taking with me a charger I need to convert it to a two-pole ending for other Europe destinations). 

6. Undies & socks: a pair for each day and maybe 2 pairs more to be on the safe side. Also I always take with me slippers.

7. Clothing: for clothing I usually keep in mind the number of nights I will be staying and make sure to take one blouse for each day and 2-3 jeans or other comfortable trousers. I will take a couple of more formal outfits or maybe a dress depending on where I am going. Along with the formal clothes I will also pack a smaller formal purse. And off-course don't forget your pajamas! 

8. Shoes: I always take with me comfortable athletic shoes since there will be a lot of walking. If I am planning on going out in the evening I will pack one pair of more formal shoes. I put every pair in a plastic bag and then pack it in the suitcase.

9. Extra bags: I always have with me extra plastic bags, mostly for dirty clothes and underwear but you never know what you might need them for. 

10. Money & passport: ok so you must remember to check your travelling documents (passport or identity) in regular time frames and re-new them on time before travelling. So before leaving the house I make sure I have my passport with me, some cash and my personal bag (which is a comfortable bag usually that closes firmly) which I will have with me on board. Also I web check-in to my flight and have printed boarding pass (or on the phone), my flights (outcoming and incoming)/ train/ bus/ boat data and the accommodation's reservation data.  

So this is my solid list for travelling for about 5-6 days to a European destination. I think I have it all pretty much summed up. Will test it in my next trip to make additions if needed though! As for us until we meet again in one of our traveling locations, wishing you my very best!


MK]




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