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10 MOST IMPORTANT TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
We are all excited about traveling and being out there discovering new places. However, if you are a frequent traveler, you know it can be a hassle trying to pack. Once you start packing for a seven-day trip, whether local or international, you end having too much in your travel bag. When packing, I have to make a list of what I essentially need to avoid carrying too much. I know you will either carry too little or forget vital things like a charging system, tampons, or toothbrush. Planning trips can be traumatizing, no matter how excited you are about them. It would help if you were prepared in case of an emergency with all the necessities.
I know some things like tampons can be borrowed from friends but imagine forgetting to carry your toothbrush or underwear. I know it is weird to admit this, but the most forgotten item in my traveling bag is a toothbrush. I have been lucky on the days that I have access to supermarkets or local stores where I can buy a new one. In other cases, I would be camping for five days and forget to carry a toothbrush nor toothpaste. Imagine having to improvise a toothbrush from a branch of some kind because you forgot. I am sure you have also had similar scenarios where you have forgotten something essential for your trip.
The best way you ensure that you keep track of the most important things is to have a list of travel…