Essential Items Every Traveler Needs Before Embarking on a Journey

Having a carefree “I’ll go where the wind blows” way of thinking about travel is all well and good. However, you may have as much fun if you find yourself in an unfortunate event. But, if you plan a little and have a few things ready and on hand for when you travel, it puts you at ease, and some situations can be avoided, like getting stranded in some random far-off place with no money because you don’t have a prepaid travel card. Or having to pay figures in the thousands to get home because you didn’t get health and travel insurance. Anyway, let’s talk about things to have with you when you’re a traveler, shall we?

Prepaid Travel Card

Say you travel, but your card starts giving you problems due to the area you are in. Or maybe your card gets stolen, and you can’t get a hold of your bank. This all sounds like a nightmare and will ruin a trip. One way to never go through this is by getting a prepaid travel card. A prepaid travel card has a certain amount of money in it, preventing you from spending loads on your trip and protecting you from fraud or theft of your card. Plus, you get to avoid the hefty transaction fees that tend to come with using your card in a foreign country.

Health and Travel Insurance

Universally, doctor's bills are insane, so the last thing you want is to get sick or injured in another country and have to pay out of pocket. That bill will certainly put a dent in your pocket. To avoid this, you need to make sure you get some health insurance. And as for travel insurance, you need it just in case you lose your luggage or miss a flight.

Universal Power Adapter

With a universal power adapter, travelers can charge their electronic devices in many countries, saving them the trouble of carrying many different adapters. It also allows travelers to communicate with family and friends, navigate digital maps, and capture images with cameras or smartphones easily.

Physical Map or Guidebook

In this digital age, we rely heavily on digital maps to guide us to our destinations. However, having a physical map alongside will allow us to explore places we have never considered. For places with little or no connection or when electricity goes off because we forgot to charge our devices, a printed physical map increases our awareness of the environment.

First Aid Kit

You could get a paper cut or react to some plants while you are in another nation. This is not something that is worthy of a doctor's visit. So to save yourself the trouble of going to the doctor where you may have to deal with language barriers and unnecessary poking and prodding, carry around your own little first aid kit with things like some bandaids, some pain and allergy pills, and other little medical knick-knacks.

A Collapsible Reusable Water Bottle

It is so easy to forget to drink water and then become dehydrated. Also, some places are notorious for having horrible drinking water. So if you want to stay hydrated and keep the bad water from affecting your stomach, carry around your own collapsible and reusable bottle. This kind of bottle is easy to carry around, will give you clean and trusted water while saving you money and also you don’t have to add to the plastic that is already clogging up Mother Earth. 

Packable Backpack or Daypack

Say you’re planning on going on any activities, excursions, or day trips while on your honeymoon, you’ll need a way to bring along your day’s worth of essentials, but lugging around a giant carry-on isn’t exactly convenient. Instead, pack a daypack that you can “unfold” when you need it, and store it in your suitcase or the glovebox of your car when you don’t.

Multi-Purpose Clothing

Lastly, sourcing multi-functional clothing can go a long way in boosting a traveler’s comfort and convenience. Having the right items that can be worn in a multitude of situations — from casual everyday wandering to restaurant evenings — significantly cuts down on the amount of luggage you have to carry around. Look to purchase quick-dry gear, light layering pieces, supportive yet stylish shoes, and functional items that can be mixed and matched based on climate and activities.

Traveling Like A Pro!

Travel is fun, but if not planned well, there is a very high chance that your bucket list trip can turn into an expensive nightmare. However, there are ways to make sure this will not happen by having a prepaid travel card, health insurance, and a first aid kit among other things. Use the information in this guide to help you have an easy breezy trip!