1. Money and credit cards
Naturally, these are two extremely essential things, and even without a reminder, you have certainly thought of them. However, instead of spending freely as you do at home, when traveling, you should exchange both large and small denominations to use for various purposes such as shopping, dining, transportation, entertainment...
Especially if you are traveling abroad, exchanging foreign currency is the first important task. No matter how much Vietnamese money you bring, you will encounter many difficulties when spending it in a foreign country, so be well prepared.
If you forget to exchange money at home, rest assured that there is a currency exchange service at the airport. However, the rates there are not very good, so it is best to exchange it at local banks beforehand.
Besides money, you should also remember to bring your credit card when traveling abroad because it is currently widely used in most countries and is very useful and convenient for you while traveling.
Money and credit cards are the two top essentials regardless of whether you are traveling near or far.
2. Personal identification documents
Whether you are traveling near or far, identification documents are always indispensable in your journey. Not only the original documents, but you should also photocopy them into several copies and put them in different bags in case the original documents are lost or misplaced.
The types of documents you need to prepare in advance: identity card, passport and visa (if traveling abroad), flight tickets, hotel or service reservation papers, etc. For children, you need to bring their birth certificates.
Additionally, to prepare for unforeseen situations, you should carry a small notebook with some necessary contact information for relatives, friends, hotel managers, tour guides, or the embassy hotline when traveling abroad.
You will not be able to go abroad without a Passport.
3. Personal care kit
A personal care kit is likened by many to “Doraemon's magic pocket” because of the incredibly wonderful benefits it brings. In addition to personal items such as: toothpaste, toothbrush, face towel, sunscreen, skin cream... you should carry a backup battery because who knows, your phone might not “last” and shut down during a long trip, or the power outlet in your hotel room might have been “occupied” by other companions.
You should divide the bag into 2 types: 1 is a bag for toiletries, 2 is a bag for mobile devices for convenience while moving.
A personal care kit is likened by many to “Doraemon's magic pocket”.”
4. Technology devices
Besides the “inseparable” smartphone, you should prepare an extra camera to capture beautiful scenery when you “feel artistic”. Compared to a smartphone, a camera has high resolution and modern image processing features that will give you much better photos.
Besides that, headphones, charging cables, selfie sticks, etc., are also necessary items to bring with you.
Technology items you should bring when traveling.
5. Snacks
With having to travel for a long period, snacks will help you avoid the incredibly boring “dead time” when sitting on cars, airplanes, trains...
Snacks on the market are extremely diverse such as snacks, chewing gum, gummies, pretzel sticks... although convenient and easy to eat, however, if you move often or accidentally skip breakfast for example, the above foods will hardly help your stomach feel warm.
A small suggestion, you can choose mini confectionery products from Bao Minh Confectionery Joint Stock Company, for example, mixed filling baked mooncake, vegetarian sticky rice cake... which are compact, convenient and nutritious, suitable to be your companion on every trip.
Vegetarian sticky rice cake and baked mooncake from Bao Minh are 2 quite convenient, delicious and nutritious snacks.
6. Medicines and medical supplies
It would be disastrous if you suddenly caught a cold or were injured without having prepared medicines and medical supplies in your backpack, especially in strange places where they cannot be bought.
The items to prepare for a basic medicine bag include: flu medicine, fever reducer, adhesive bandages, cotton balls, medicated oil, motion sickness medicine, headache medicine, insect repellent...
Prepare medicines and medical tools in advance for unexpected injury situations that may occur..
