How to Pack?

• There is little you really need when you travel. Pack as light as possible

• Bring along a light backpack, it’s more convenient to move between places

• Get one of those small useful bags that fold up into a small package to slip into your backpack

• Always bring along a small, foldable umbrella and a cap or hat in your bag and if you are going for a walking trip, do not forget your comfortable jogging shoes

• Bring a book or magazine to relax on during your travelling times

• As a precaution, scan copies of all your credit cards, passport and any other valuable document you have and email them to you. Should you have your wallet and bags stolen, you can easily call your local bank to cancel your credit cards etc

• Do not change a lot of the foreign currency at the start of your trip, bring a small amount of foreign currency to cover incidental expenses upon arrival, then change the rest in your destination country, as exchange rates are usually more favorable

Getting ready for your trip

• Don’t overplan your trip. Keep your travel itinerary fluid and plan it reasonably so that you can appreciate the atmosphere in each place

• Always take time and find time for naps to recover from the travel fatigue

• Prepare for security check in: Wear slip-on shoes; don’t wear a belt with metal; put the jacket or sweater in your carry-on before you get to security; have your electronics on the top of your carry-on along with the plastic zip-lock bag with your liquids so you don’t have to search through your bag to find them (and then repack after you go through security)

• Split your cash and financial assets up. Credit card in one pocket. Some cash in another. Some in a hidden backpack pocket. Some in your shoe(s). Some in a money belt. Go to the bathroom and enter a stall before taking out cash from any of these places.

• Don’t bring all your cash/credit cards etc. on you when you go out. Leave some in a safe at the hotel, and leave the extra credit cards back home.