Every-trip essentials

What to pack

• Documents + digital copies - Passport, visas, insurance; photos and PDFs stored offline on your phone.
• Universal travel adapter - One plug that covers most sockets, ideally with USB ports built in. Find on Amazon
• Power bank - A 10,000 mAh pack keeps a phone alive through long transit and off-grid days. Find on Amazon
• Small first-aid + medicines - Plasters, painkillers, rehydration salts and any prescriptions in their box. Find on Amazon
• Reusable water bottle - Refill instead of buying; a filter bottle helps where tap water is unsafe. Find on Amazon
• Packable daypack - A light foldable bag for day trips once the main luggage is at the hotel. Find on Amazon
• Card + a little local cash - A backup card kept separately, and small notes for places that do not take cards.

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