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Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: July 21: Holidaying is the best alternative for most to spend quality time with friends and family. Although travelling is fun it can also turn out to be a headache for many because of various packing and travelling blues. To overcome these blues one has to keep in mind certain basic necessities, which can help to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. There are a certain preset requirements, which have to be considered while packing your baggage to your dream destination.

Packing Tips

·Thumb rule - Pack only those clothes and accessories, which serve more than one purpose.
·Make a checklist of things, documents, other accessories etc., you need to carry for your trip at least two days prior to your journey and make sure you carry the checklist 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 torch 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!

Travelling Tips

·Prepare an itinerary, which would list most of the tourist spots, which you would intend to visit, and which are easy to access from the hotel you prefer to stay. Make air, rail, bus and hotel accommodation arrangements well in advance.
·Before you reach your desired destination. Read up information about a place you are visiting - its history, heritage, climate, monuments and anything unique about the place.
·It is recommended that men keep their wallet in a front trouser pocket whenever they are out of the hotel, to avoid pick pocketing.
·For best way of communication carry a tiny notebook and pen when you're in a place where you don't know the local language. Write or draw whatever you're looking for and communicate accordingly.
·If you are speech or hearing-impaired (disabled), always carry a communication symbols card. This will make it easier for you to communicate wherever you go.
·To avoid uninvited trouble it is recommended that women travelers wear simple and comfortable clothing that does not attract undue attention while strolling in an alien territory. Leave all your costly jewellery back at home.
·Always carry travel documents and your money separately.
·If you order mineral water in a restaurant, make sure the bottle is unsealed at the table.
·Never travel without mosquito repellents and other essential medicines.
·It is a good idea to carry locks for your bags and suitcases.
·Carry an extra set of lock and keys.
·Pack empty plastic zip lock bags to separate soiled clothes from the rest, especially if you're travelling to a rainy destination.
·If travelling in the monsoon, do not hesitate to carry a raincoat and umbrella.
·Make a list of all your personal medicines that you are carrying with you. Carry the list with you wherever you go.
·Women who are travelling alone should not admit they are travelling alone.
·When asking for directions, ask shopkeepers, not pedestrians. Check with at least two persons or more.
·It is a good idea to carry locks for your bags and suitcases. Try to keep your clothes flat and avoid carrying too many fragile goods.
·Label your entire luggage and even try to carry an extra set of labels with you.

With all these tips, you can surely try to make your vacation more pleasing and much more enjoyable

Smriti Mishra