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20 Creative Extras To Pack
• Sarong: A large piece of lightweight material that can be used as a quick-drying towel, blanket, pillow, etc. • Extra pair of insoles for when shoes get wet. A second pair of insoles is much lighter than a second pair of shoes. • Inflatable hangers: Clothes dry faster ($5 at AAA, light and tiny). • The two most useful medicines: Tylenol is a general analgesic and helps reduce fatigue. Benadryl is a great sedative and sleep aid. • Small suction cups with hooks: To hang a toiletry bag from the mirror in small bathrooms and to dangle moneybelt from the youth-hostel shower wall. • Earplugs for sleeping at night. Bring some even if you don’t think you’ll use them. • Ziplock bags: To save theater stubs, train tickets, subway tickets, and all kinds of other tiny souvenirs; to store your wet insoles; or to preserve the other half of that huge cafe sandwich. • Dental floss or fishing line: Strong, versatile, waterproof, nearly weightless. Could double as a shoelace or used to mend backpacks or clothing. • A combination alarm clock/flashlight/motion-sensor ($30 from Brookstone): Attach to the hotel door or window. If someone moves the door or window, the motion sensor emits a high-pitched sound similar to a fire alarm. • If you have a fancy camera, a little black electrician’s tape across the brand name discourages thieves. What appears to be a generic camera is almost worthless to those who regularly “hunt” Canon, Leica, Nikon, and so on. • A headlight instead of a flashlight. Better for reading in bed. Frees your hands if needed. • Post-It notes to flag guidebooks. • The Body Shop’s “Refreshing Foot Spray” and “Peppermint Foot Lotion” in small, travel-size bottles to soothe tired, aching feet. • Put your extra camera lenses in a thick ankle sock. You can toss them in your day pack without worrying about damage and they take up less room than bulky lens cases. • Tie something distinctive, like a ribbon, to your luggage handle for quick spotting at airport carousels. • Safety pins. You’ll be surprised how often these come in handy. Affix them to the inside of your backpack or luggage where you can find them easily. • Mailing tubes: To collect prints, posters and souvenirs you may want to keep, also handy for small items and breakables. • Digital tape recorder: a great way to catch the waves, traffic, sounds in the cafés, and more and send to friends via the Internet accompanied by digital photos. • Combo journal/scrapbook: Bring a simple, lightweight journal (Molskins are perfect), some colored pens and a glue stick. As you write each day, add creative touches by sketching in color, paste in museum tickets, or even cut/paste local brochures, café napkins, etc. • Vitamin B6: Makes your blood undesirable to mosquitoes. Best if taken a few days in advance. Contact a Professional Travel Agent today to book your next international flight. Call us at 1-800-788-0829 or visit our website listed below. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Trisha has been working with The Travel Team for over 10 years. She has traveled extensively across the world and has been booking travel to Australia for 8 years. |
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