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Trip essentials: What not to forget
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Some people are experts at packing and the essentials of a trip, and there are others who are not so much. Have you ever forgotten something that you really needed during your trip? To make sure it doesn't happen again, in this article we make a checklist of some trip essentials. From now on, that essential item that always gets forgotten, will always be remembered.
Know the trip essentials
Pre-travel logistics become easier with checklists. The best advice is: before you travel, take pen and paper and get together with your travel companion. Write down everything you can't miss. If you are traveling alone, a second opinion is always important when drawing up the checklist.
Usually, the scenario is always the same. The day before you travel, you are doing a mental check on all the items. Clearly, the result is not always favorable, so we want to lend a helping hand.
If we were to make a checklist of the clothes and shoes that are essential on a trip, it would be endless. You should choose your clothes and shoes according to your destination, never forgetting the essentials: underwear, socks, and pajamas. If you are going to a cold destination, remember the thermal sweaters, if you are going to the heat, bathing suits cannot be missed.
The Documents you can't leave behind
So, the checklists we suggest are of items that cannot be left behind, regardless of your destination. Starting with the most important, the documents, because without them you won't take off:
- Citizen's card;
- Passport;
- Airline ticket;
- Driver's license;
- ATM card;
- Money from the country of destination;
- Etiquette for the suitcase;
Don't forget your gadgets
If there are no pictures there is no proof, right? So don't forget your gadgets and their chargers to document everything:
- Cell phone charger;
- Power bank;
- Headphones;
- Universal adapter;
- Camera + charger;
- Waterproof cell phone protector.
Hygiene products checklist
In your destination country, you may not find your hygiene products of choice so opt to bring them from home. Important: your products must respect the sizes imposed by the airlines. Don't forget:
- Deodorant;
- Perfume
- Shower gel
- Shampoo;
- Toothbrush and toothpaste;
- Dental floss;
- Face and body cream;
- Lip balm;
- Insect repellent;
- Hand disinfectant;
- Makeup and make-up remover;
- Shaving/shaving razors;
- Medicines.
Things everyone forgets but that are missed:
- Umbrella;
- Sunglasses;
- Neck pillow;
- Padlock;
- Maps;
- Reusable water bottle.
A trip that goes down in history
If you travel by car, make Guerin the perfect travel companion. Rent a car in Portugal and now that you know the essentials for a trip, choose the car which best suits your adventure. That way, no corner will escape you.
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