What not to miss while travelling abroad?

Akhilesh Kumar December 19, 2020 20 0

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Traveling abroad for the first time is a whole new experience for every student. Leaving your family and friends behind to study in Canada is a big step. But, not sure what to pack for your overseas trip? This article will surely answer your many questions.

Carry Essentials

Never forget to carry all the essential documents and papers like passport, visa, plane ticket, address list, phone number, transcripts, certificates, insurance information, medical documents, accommodation details and others. All these papers or documents are required during departure or arrival so, keep them in your handbag.

Electronic Items

Carrying a universal power adapter for your electronic devices is one of the most important accessories. Also pack your laptop, camera, shaver along with their chargers. If you don’t have any of these gadgets, then buy them in the country you are traveling.

Other Items

Based on your needs, other than clothes and gadgets you can also pack items like lotions, creams, shower gels, makeup, etc. Must pack your shoes and slippers but limit the number of pairs based on the space left in your baggage.

Some Pro-Tips to keep in mind while Packing Luggage

Always save some space in your luggage so you can wear or remove clothes according to the weather
If the place you are landing is cold, then you should have adequate winter clothes, and if the place is hot then you must have adequate summer clothes
Based on the urgency, keep your items in the handbag.
Always pack a set of clothes in your handbag in case you have to stay at a hotel or some other temporary accommodation
Always buy a lightweight bag so that it doesn’t eat your overall baggage weight.
Pack less formal wear because you could wear them informal gatherings like graduation day, placement day and cultural events
Keep things like laptop, mobile, iPad, camera and other gadgets in your handbag
Carry the kitchen appliances only if you have space in your bag. Else you can buy these appliances after reaching abroad.
Not just clothes but also keep sufficient undergarments, that will last at least two weeks
Avoid packing dictionary, guidebooks, local maps etc.
Always make a list of items that you are carrying and keep the list with you because there is a probability of things getting lost
Always keep first aid kit ready with you.

Things to Carry

The list of items that you can carry while traveling is as follows. You can pack the items as per your requirements:

Essentials

Address list
List of important contacts or numbers
Backpack, suitcase, sports bag
Paper or Notebook
Passport
Pencils and Pens
Tickets and itinerary
Visa
Travel Insurance

Finances

ATM card
Calculator
Currency converter
Cash in the local currency of your arrival destination
Credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
Money belt

Clothes

Boots
Undergarments
Dress shirts
Dresses
Jacket
Jeans
Jumper, sweater or fleece
Light jacket
Long or thermal underwear
Long sleeve shirts
Pants or trousers
Pyjamas/Sleepwear
Sandals, shower shoes
Shoes
Shorts
Ski clothes
Skirts
Sneakers
Socks
Suits
Swimming wear
T-shirts

Accessories

Hat
Bandana
Belt
Cotton handkerchief or tissues
Eye-mask
Gloves or mittens
Jewellery
Knitted (woollen) hat
Raincoat or poncho
Safety pins
Scarf
Sewing kit
Ski glasses
Suit bag
Sunglasses
Ties

Toiletries

Anti-bacterial cream
Comb or brush
Cotton buds
Dental floss
Deodorant
Earplugs
Hair products
Lip balm
Make-up
Mirror
Moisturiser
Nail file
Razors
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaving cream
Sleeping pills
Soap
Sunscreen and after sun cream
Powder
Toothbrush, toothpaste

First Aid Kit

Band-aids
Diarrhoea tablets
Insect and/or mosquito repellent
Medicines/Prescription Drugs
Motion sickness tablets
Paracetamol, Tylenol etc.
Rehydration salts sachets
Small scissors
Vitamin pills
Thermometer
Allergy medicines
Sunburn relief
Antibacterial ointment
Eye drops

Other Items

Backpack rain cover
Batteries
Books/ Ebooks
Water bottle
Camera
Chewing gum or mints
Key locks
Cup
Eating utensils
Electrical adapter and plug converter
Flashlight or torch
Inflatable travel pillow
International driving license (If any)
International Student Identification Card
Laptop or tablet
Mobile phone or SIM card
Passport photos
Photocopies of important documents
Sleep sheet
Speakers for iPod, etc.
Towels
Watch

What not to pack

Always wear the jewelry, avoid packing it in your luggage
Do not carry any kind of sharp objects like knives, scissors, and blades. Because these items are banned on planes
Don’t pack any kind of homemade food, because it could get messy
Don’t carry deodorants, soaps, and other toiletries in bulk