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Travel checklist: essential items for your suitcase 

Thinking about finally making your dream trip come true? Don't miss any opportunity and know what to pack in your suitcase!

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Are you going to travel? See the essential items you should pack in your suitcase. 

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Every trip you take has meaning. Travel is important and yes, it is important, as it is what will bring you new experiences. Visiting a new country or city is always welcome both to learn new cultures and meet new people.

Not only do you need to create an itinerary and list for your trip and things you do during it, but another list you should create is an essentials list. If you are going to travel somewhere, you have to understand what you need to take not only for him, but for yourself. Today we will help you!

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Essentials are objects that you must take on a trip without fail, for example, if you are going to a hot place you probably need light clothing. And if you plan to go to the beach, a swimsuit will be essential. There are many other things you should know, but don't worry as we will take a look now. 

Why make a travel checklist? 

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Making a checklist is probably not the first thing you think of doing. But believe me it is extremely important. If you travel to a place without a checklist, you will be missing several things.

Now, you need to know a few things before your checklist. To do one, you need to have a complete itinerary. 

This is because if you don't have a complete itinerary, you most likely won't be able to create a checklist. Imagine you don't know the places you're going to visit and when you arrive in the country, you want to go, for example, to the beach, but you didn't bring your swimwear? 

Or maybe you want to go to a more formal party, but didn't bring any formal clothes? If you make an itinerary for your trip, a checklist becomes much easier and simpler to do.

Remember that on a checklist, you should bring things to make you comfortable, but that respect the country's culture. Let's see a little below.

List of essential items for your suitcase 

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Every trip you take on a list of essential items. If you want to know more about it, don't worry, because while you must make the list, today we will show you some of the essential items that you must have on it. If you want to know more, continue reading below. 

Clothing and accessories 

Did you know that the clothes and accessories you take on your trip are important? Not only can you have a personal style, but they affect your experience in the country.

If you are traveling to a tropical country, sunglasses, hats and light clothing such as short-sleeved shirts and shorts are important.  

So, if you are traveling to a colder country, know that heavy clothing such as coats, gloves, scarves, hats and sometimes even snow masks and goggles can be very important. The type of clothing depends on the country, so do your research. 

Documentation 

Documentation, without a doubt, is one of the most important parts. When you travel somewhere, you usually need specific documentation.

For example, when you travel somewhere you usually need a visa, and always your passport. Sometimes, if you want to drive, you need your international driver's license. 

Now, if you want to copy online instead of taking your documents, store them in the cloud, because if you lose your device, i.e. stolen, you can always recover them from another.  

Health and safety 

Have you ever thought about what could go wrong on a trip? If you're traveling, you probably need some emergency plans in case something goes wrong or you get sick.

Well, when that happens, you need to have the necessary medications with you. Now, another important thing is travel insurance. These insurance policies can help a lot. 

Whether to pay for medical expenses or an accident. Lastly, always research the emergency number for the country you are visiting, and have an emergency contact with you that you can contact. 

Technology 

Nowadays, technology is something that cannot be missing on a trip. If you are going to travel, never forget to take your cell phone with you. Another useful device is a computer or smart watch. If you want to record your trip, a camera is a good idea. 

Personal Hygiene 

Even when traveling, hygiene cannot fail. Always carry essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, and other frequently used products. Bring clean towels and compressed products like wet wipes. 

Entertainment 

If you're looking for some entertainment on your trip, we have some tips. Take some books or magazines with you if you are a reader. If you prefer series, take a device to watch and a list of series and films. If you have a family, try board games. 

Food 

Food is something important that is not much sought after. If you have allergies, always take ingredients that are safe. If you have a baby with you, always bring a meal for the child. These things are not always remembered. 

Extra tips for your trip 

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Finally, we have reached the end and as we are finishing, we are going to give you some extra summary tips for you. If you are going on a trip to an exotic location for some extreme sport, take your equipment with you. If you go to the beach, don't forget your bathing suit! 

Specific things like these, easily forgotten, make a difference not only in the trip, but also in the budget, as this way you don't have to spend more for things you already had.  

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