{"id":13096,"date":"2020-09-08T18:29:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T18:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordsandimages.battleface.com\/?p=13096"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:02:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T12:02:42","slug":"10-things-you-dont-need-when-youre-travelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/10-things-you-dont-need-when-youre-travelling\/","title":{"rendered":"9 things you don\u2019t need when travelling &#8211; or do you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Approx read: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">mins<\/span><\/span><h2 id=\"last-minute-packing-for-anywhe\">Last-minute packing for anywhere is a big no-no.<\/h2>\n<h3>Here are 9 things for your check\/dump list.<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"passport-case\">Passport case<\/h4>\n<p>I thought these were silly travel gewgaws until I learned that the colour of your<a href=\"http:\/\/1. passport case- Well, no, but the colour of your passport identifies where you come from. If going through a place where foreign travellers get targeted (like an airport) keeping the colour of your passport private could be a good idea. Some passport wallets block RFID readers. 2. a VPN- using WiFi hotspots in transit hubs is fine, as long as you don\u2019t mind the security risks. Security-wise, this is the equivalent of leaving your cash-filled wallet\u2026 3. excessive toiletries- trust me, they have toothpaste where you\u2019re going. And the flavours are half the fun! Just make sure you check the lingo, or you may end up brushing your teeth with diaper cream, which is horrible 4. essential toiletries: ladies, bring sanitary essentials, if you\u2019re particular. Everyone: carry important prescriptions, including medical info. This includes contact lenses. 5. basic language skills- essential. It\u2019s nice to be nice. 6. a scarf\/wrap: can hide stains, act as a sunblock, picnic blanket, wipe up tears, wrap for covering up in places that require elbow-to-knee coverage and more. 7. more than one mask- nothing worse than trying to buy one, but they won\u2019t let you into the store without one. The cotton jobbies are cheap and easy to wash in the sink. Check for requirements before you travel, for both airline standards and your destination. 8. hand sanitiser\/wipes- depends on where you\u2019re going, and regular access to clean water for hand-washing. That little bottle you\u2019re allowed to carry on the plane isn\u2019t going to cut it for a longer trip. Most conservative Muslim countries now allow people to use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Do the research 9. small gifts for people you meet. ok, not essential, but I\u2019ve never met anyone who wasn\u2019t tickled by a tiny gift: Mardi Gras beads, a mini bottle of Tabasco, etc. 10. insurance that covers what you need. 11. research on the local gov\u2019t contact-tracing app\/why you should\/shouldn\u2019t opt in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> passport identifies where you come from.<\/a> If going through a place where foreign travellers get targeted (like an airport) keeping the colour of your passport private could be a good idea. A <a href=\"https:\/\/nakedsecurity.sophos.com\/2018\/01\/19\/credit-card-tinfoil-hat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wallet that blocks RFID readers<\/a> can also keep your chipped passport and credit cards safe.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Why you should be using a VPN (CNET Top 5)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XP4rSoBS_iw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"a-vpn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordsandimages.battleface.com\/internet-info-heist-fight-back\/?preview_id=7832&amp;preview_nonce=6b63f5aae5&amp;post_format=standard&amp;_thumbnail_id=7842&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A VPN<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Using WiFi hotspots in transit hubs is fine, as long as you don\u2019t mind the security risks. Security-wise, this is the equivalent of leaving your cash-filled wallet on the seat of a car with the windows open. A <a href=\"https:\/\/wordsandimages.battleface.com\/internet-info-heist-fight-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VPN<\/a> masks your identity. Sure, this might slightly slow down already-pokey free WiFi speeds, but the protection is worth it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"10 Weird Toothpaste Flavours\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ih4mff7i6ps?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"excessive-toiletries\">Excessive toiletries<\/h4>\n<p>Trust me, they have toothpaste where you\u2019re going. And the flavours are half the fun! Just make sure you brush up on the lingo, or you may end up cleaning your teeth with diaper cream, which, trust me, is <em>horrible<\/em>. Plus, it&#8217;s a great way to practise the polite phrases you&#8217;ve learned.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"essential-toiletries\">Essential toiletries<\/h4>\n<p>Ladies, bring sanitary essentials, if you\u2019re particular. Everyone: carry important medications, along with their prescriptions. Enough to get you through the trip, plus a little extra. Tip: In the US, contact lenses require a current (not expired) prescription. No Rx? Prepare to spend the day (or longer) squinting in an optometrist&#8217;s, and splashing out full price for the eye exam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How To Say Thank You In 100 Different Languages With Pronunciation (In 100 Different Locations\ud83c\udf0d)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KxnAlm2rZ64?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"basic-language-skills\">Basic language skills<\/h4>\n<p>Hello, goodbye and thank you are good, but a firm <a href=\"https:\/\/wordsandimages.battleface.com\/how-a-little-language-goes-a-long-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8216;No thank you&#8217; is essential.<\/a> Plus, it\u2019s nice to be nice.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"a-scarf\/wrap\">A scarf\/wrap<\/h4>\n<p>This lightweight garment packs a punch! Not just a fashionable sartorial statement, this scrap of cloth is a multi-use tool. It can hide stains, block the sun, double as a picnic blanket and then a pillow for a post-prandial nap, wipe up tears, act as a shawl, head covering or sari in places that require modest dress, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordsandimages.battleface.com\/female-journalists-on-the-frontline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more<\/a>. Bring your own, in a culturally-appropriate pattern, or pick one up at a local market.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Top 4 Ways Tie A Shemagh\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BeG8PxJFv5s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"hand-sanitiser\/wipes\">Hand sanitiser<\/h4>\n<p>What you need depends on where you\u2019re going, and regular access to clean water for hand-washing. That little bottle you\u2019re allowed to carry on the plane isn\u2019t going to cut it for a longer trip. Hitting a shop in-country for a big bottle to glug into your smaller walking-around bottle isn&#8217;t a bad idea. Most Islamic countries now allow sales of alcohol-based hand sanitiser, but always check the guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Cheating death in Iranian rapids with Adventurer Leon McCarron\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TNShxl338SU?start=754&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"small-gifts-for-people-who-hel\">Small gifts for people who help you<\/h4>\n<p>Ok, not essential. But I\u2019ve never met anyone who said &#8216;no&#8217; to a strand of New Orleans Mardi Gras beads. Avoid melty chocolates, and be aware that Altoids and Nerds contain pork.<\/p>\n<p>Gifts don&#8217;t have to be <em>things<\/em>. Veteran traveller Leon McCarron carries a penny whistle on his peregrinations.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"insurance-that-covers-what-you\">Insurance that covers what you need<\/h4>\n<p>Find the insurance for what you want. Need help? Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/en-us\/\">battleface<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last-minute packing for anywhere is a big no-no. Here are 9 things for your check\/dump list. Passport case I thought these were silly travel gewgaws until I learned that the colour of your passport identifies where you come from. 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