What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
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What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
Most CEO members are seasoned travelers, so what items do you always bring with you when you travel? I'll list what's on my list and I hope I can learn a few travel hacks from some of you.
1) A digital luggage scale- Especially if you are near the weight limit. Easy to juggle your luggage between your carry-on and checked-in back if you have a scale before you even get to the airport.
2) Passport photos- Traveling through a lot of random countries, you never know when you will need to submit a photo for visas, etc. They are almost weightless and take up almost no space. I also have one stapled to a page in my passport just so it's always there too.
3) A pen- Always good to be able to fill out any immigration forms/visa applications as soon as you have them and don't have to rummage around for a pen or wait until you land. I know others wished they did it, as other travelers often ask to borrow mine.
4) toothbrush package from hotels- Some hotels give you individually wrapped toothbrushes in the bathroom. I don't need them there, as I always travel with my own. However, I usually take them and put them in an outer pocket of my carry-on luggage. That way I can easily get to them quickly while in transit without having to go through my bag, and then just throw them away. Also good if you wanna go eat dinner and then plan to go out on the town afterwards and don't want to go home between.
5) Priority Pass app- I don't carry my PriorityPass card with me (I just got it with a credit card and it came a few weeks AFTER I already paid about $80 to get random cards sent to me in Cambodia, so it's sitting at home in the US, and it might be a while until I sort out getting it) so having the app gets you in to almost every lounge on their network. Don't forget to 'update' it before you travel so that it has the latest info.
6) An assortment of credit cards/bank cards- You never know when a card might be randomly blocked, so carry a few between your checked-in bag and carry-on just in case.
7) A second print of my e-ticket and boarding pass- If you lose one or it's taken by staff, you might want another copy while you are in transit.
All of these items mentioned are quite small and lightweight, so no harm in bringing them all with you in case you need.
Have I missed anything crucial?
1) A digital luggage scale- Especially if you are near the weight limit. Easy to juggle your luggage between your carry-on and checked-in back if you have a scale before you even get to the airport.
2) Passport photos- Traveling through a lot of random countries, you never know when you will need to submit a photo for visas, etc. They are almost weightless and take up almost no space. I also have one stapled to a page in my passport just so it's always there too.
3) A pen- Always good to be able to fill out any immigration forms/visa applications as soon as you have them and don't have to rummage around for a pen or wait until you land. I know others wished they did it, as other travelers often ask to borrow mine.
4) toothbrush package from hotels- Some hotels give you individually wrapped toothbrushes in the bathroom. I don't need them there, as I always travel with my own. However, I usually take them and put them in an outer pocket of my carry-on luggage. That way I can easily get to them quickly while in transit without having to go through my bag, and then just throw them away. Also good if you wanna go eat dinner and then plan to go out on the town afterwards and don't want to go home between.
5) Priority Pass app- I don't carry my PriorityPass card with me (I just got it with a credit card and it came a few weeks AFTER I already paid about $80 to get random cards sent to me in Cambodia, so it's sitting at home in the US, and it might be a while until I sort out getting it) so having the app gets you in to almost every lounge on their network. Don't forget to 'update' it before you travel so that it has the latest info.
6) An assortment of credit cards/bank cards- You never know when a card might be randomly blocked, so carry a few between your checked-in bag and carry-on just in case.
7) A second print of my e-ticket and boarding pass- If you lose one or it's taken by staff, you might want another copy while you are in transit.
All of these items mentioned are quite small and lightweight, so no harm in bringing them all with you in case you need.
Have I missed anything crucial?
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Re: What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
General Mackevili wrote:Most CEO members are seasoned travelers, so what items do you always bring with you when you travel? I'll list what's on my list and I hope I can learn a few travel hacks from some of you.
1) A digital luggage scale- Especially if you are near the weight limit. Easy to juggle your luggage between your carry-on and checked-in back if you have a scale before you even get to the airport.
2) Passport photos- Traveling through a lot of random countries, you never know when you will need to submit a photo for visas, etc. They are almost weightless and take up almost no space. I also have one stapled to a page in my passport just so it's always there too.
3) A pen- Always good to be able to fill out any immigration forms/visa applications as soon as you have them and don't have to rummage around for a pen or wait until you land. I know others wished they did it, as other travelers often ask to borrow mine.
4) toothbrush package from hotels- Some hotels give you individually wrapped toothbrushes in the bathroom. I don't need them there, as I always travel with my own. However, I usually take them and put them in an outer pocket of my carry-on luggage. That way I can easily get to them quickly while in transit without having to go through my bag, and then just throw them away. Also good if you wanna go eat dinner and then plan to go out on the town afterwards and don't want to go home between.
5) Priority Pass app- I don't carry my PriorityPass card with me (I just got it with a credit card and it came a few weeks AFTER I already paid about $80 to get random cards sent to me in Cambodia, so it's sitting at home in the US, and it might be a while until I sort out getting it) so having the app gets you in to almost every lounge on their network. Don't forget to 'update' it before you travel so that it has the latest info.
6) An assortment of credit cards/bank cards- You never know when a card might be randomly blocked, so carry a few between your checked-in bag and carry-on just in case.
7) A second print of my e-ticket and boarding pass- If you lose one or it's taken by staff, you might want another copy while you are in transit.
All of these items mentioned are quite small and lightweight, so no harm in bringing them all with you in case you need.
Have I missed anything crucial?
Many travellers forget to pack their brains.,,,, Oh, I'm on holiday, so I'll leave my brains at home.
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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Re: What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
How do you get around without a passport though?
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Haha, these are items you might want to bring that are out of the norm.hanno wrote:How do you get around without a passport though?
Can foreigners fly domestically from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh without a passport and only an ID? I've flown domestically in Indonesia with only my driver's license to show, but not tried that in Cambodia.
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Re: What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
General Mackevili wrote:Most CEO members are seasoned travelers, so what items do you always bring with you when you travel? I'll list what's on my list and I hope I can learn a few travel hacks from some of you.
1) A digital luggage scale- Especially if you are near the weight limit. Easy to juggle your luggage between your carry-on and checked-in back if you have a scale before you even get to the airport.
2) Passport photos- Traveling through a lot of random countries, you never know when you will need to submit a photo for visas, etc. They are almost weightless and take up almost no space. I also have one stapled to a page in my passport just so it's always there too.
3) A pen- Always good to be able to fill out any immigration forms/visa applications as soon as you have them and don't have to rummage around for a pen or wait until you land. I know others wished they did it, as other travelers often ask to borrow mine.
4) toothbrush package from hotels- Some hotels give you individually wrapped toothbrushes in the bathroom. I don't need them there, as I always travel with my own. However, I usually take them and put them in an outer pocket of my carry-on luggage. That way I can easily get to them quickly while in transit without having to go through my bag, and then just throw them away. Also good if you wanna go eat dinner and then plan to go out on the town afterwards and don't want to go home between.
5) Priority Pass app- I don't carry my PriorityPass card with me (I just got it with a credit card and it came a few weeks AFTER I already paid about $80 to get random cards sent to me in Cambodia, so it's sitting at home in the US, and it might be a while until I sort out getting it) so having the app gets you in to almost every lounge on their network. Don't forget to 'update' it before you travel so that it has the latest info.
6) An assortment of credit cards/bank cards- You never know when a card might be randomly blocked, so carry a few between your checked-in bag and carry-on just in case.
7) A second print of my e-ticket and boarding pass- If you lose one or it's taken by staff, you might want another copy while you are in transit.
All of these items mentioned are quite small and lightweight, so no harm in bringing them all with you in case you need.
Have I missed anything crucial?
I take #'s2, 3, 6
The below goes with my on every trip i take:
1.My SLR with extra batteries, memory cards, charger
2. An extension cord ( hotel rooms never have enough outlets)
3. My Asus tablet that takes 2 sims with the kindle app + charger
4.Valiums
5.small note pad ( paper )
6. Body lotion for dry skin
7. Small flashlight
8. Day pack
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Re: What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
When flying, I always take my Samsung Note 7.
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Re: What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
Noise cancelling headphones.
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Re: RE: Re: What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
Good list, Richard. Is a "day pack" like a fanny pack?phuketrichard wrote:
I take #'s2, 3, 6
The below goes with my on every trip i take:
1.My SLR with extra batteries, memory cards, charger
2. An extension cord ( hotel rooms never have enough outlets)
3. My Asus tablet that takes 2 sims with the kindle app + charger
4.Valiums
5.small note pad ( paper )
6. Body lotion for dry skin
7. Small flashlight
8. Day pack
Fancy.timmydownawell wrote:Noise cancelling headphones.
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In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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Re: RE: Re: What 7 Things Do You Always Pack When You Travel?
Not as fancy as Richard's camera, I'm sure.General Mackevili wrote:Good list, Richard. Is a "day pack" like a fanny pack?phuketrichard wrote:
I take #'s2, 3, 6
The below goes with my on every trip i take:
1.My SLR with extra batteries, memory cards, charger
2. An extension cord ( hotel rooms never have enough outlets)
3. My Asus tablet that takes 2 sims with the kindle app + charger
4.Valiums
5.small note pad ( paper )
6. Body lotion for dry skin
7. Small flashlight
8. Day packFancy.timmydownawell wrote:Noise cancelling headphones.
You must walk in traffic to cross the road - Cambodian proverb
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