Many times when we pack, we can’t stop thinking “what did I forget”. There are many things to think about especially if you travel to a very different country on the other side of the world, you have to worry about the right electricity sockets for example.

As an experienced traveler, I compiled a list of travel accessories and gadgets that you might find handy when traveling. I recommend printing it and making checkmarks while you pack, so you can be sure that you packed everything.

Clothes and Footwear

• slippers (for hotel, apartment, etc)
• swimwear
• beach towel
• underwear
• socks
• shirt
• sweater
• jeans/pants/shirt
• shorts
• jacket
• shoes/flip flops/sandals/sneakers
• pajamas
• hat/gloves

Hand Luggage

• small backpack
• small purse or fanny pack for documents and money
• reading litterature (for long flight or ride)
• pen and paper (you never know when you might need it)
• cell phone and charger
• dictionary (its good to learn some basic phrases)
• camera
• sun glases and casing
• reading glasses
• umrella or raincoat
• Ipod, MP3 player, or some other music playe
• backup charger
• desinfecting gel
• tissues
• wet tissues
• medicines
• gums, energy bars
• water
• thermos
• bandadge

Documents

• passport (check the expiery date)
• travel documents, vouchers, boarding passes
• drivers licence (make sure if you need an international one)
• credit cards (best to take only one that is accepted worldwide)
• money (make sure to take smaller notes and divide it in several different places)
• copy of travel documents (best to scan it and send it to your own email)
• copy of personal documents (passport, ID, drivers licence, health insurance card, travel insurance)
• travel insurance
• write the name address and contact details on your luggage in case it gets lost

Cosmetics

• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• lotion
• face cream
• face clean products
• shawing kit
• deodorant
• parfume
• hair and body shampoo
• depilation set
• sun cream
• insect repelant
• tampons (for ladies)

Various

• power adapter (some countries have different power sockets so always have a universal power adapter with you)
• extra reading glasses or contacts
• contact lens solutions
• bateries for camera
• neck pillow for travel
• bags to put away dirty clothes
• spare keys (of house or car)
• city map
•  reusable water bottle

This is my basic checklist for travels which I always use to check if I packed everything. Feel free to add your own items in case I missed something, and alwyas remember to double check!