Vacationspree Vacation Tip

Thumb rule - Pack only those clothes and accessories, which serve more than one purpose.
Make a check list of things, documents, other accessories etc., you need to carry for your trip atleast two days prior to your journey and make sure you carry the check list along with you which will enable you to keep a track of the things you are carrying.
Collect all the important documents and contact numbers you plan to carry and make two photocopies of each page. Carry one set with you and leave the other at home. In case you happen to lose the originals, you still have the duplicates for further reference.
Write your name and address in a small piece of paper and leave it inside your suitcase, or best still tag it on to the handle. If you ever lose the suitcase, you can be hopeful of getting it back. There are many cases of good Samaritans calling up to say they found somebody's baggage.
Keep all the things you may need often like essential medication, some money (including small change), phone numbers, etc., in a small bag and always carry it wherever you go. If you have to leave the main luggage in the cargo enclosure of a bus during a long journey, etc., you'll find that the small, handy bag is of immense use.
Make sure to place your first-aid kit in an enclosure different from the one where you have your soaps, shampoos, etc., to avoid a sticky mess in case there is a spill over.
Don't pack cosmetics and toiletries in a make-up case. Put them in a ziplock bag - It saves on space, weight and protects clothes from accidental spills.
If you are travelling with someone, pack half your clothes in each others' bags. If one bag gets lost, at least you'll have half your things.
If you're storing liquids in any of your bags, be sure to seal the mouth to avoid any leaks.
Carry a small lighter or a pack of matches, always and keep fresh batteries with you. To guard against accidental usage, reverse the position of the batteries. When you need to use the torch, just turn the batteries around.
Always carry a pack of wet tissues when you're in humid and dry place. It helps keep you fresh all day.
Always carry a small pair of folding scissors - you'll never know when you need them!
Keep all the things you may need often like essential medication, some money (including small change), phone numbers, etc., in a small bag and always carry it wherever you go. If you have to leave the main luggage in the cargo enclosure of a bus during a long journey, etc., you'll find that the small, handy bag is of immense use.
List down whatever you've forgotten while travelling and use this list to make sure you don't repeat your mistakes.
Make sure to place your first-aid kit in an enclosure different from the one where you have your soaps, shampoos, etc., to avoid a sticky mess in case there is a spill over.
Don't pack cosmetics and toiletries in a make-up case. Put them in a ziplock bag - It saves on space, weight and protects clothes from accidental spills.
If you are travelling with someone, pack half your clothes in each others' bags. If one bag gets lost, at least you'll have half your things.

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