| Never be caught unprepared during a trip. Plan ahead | | | | floss. Buy a small bottled mouthwash or if you have |
| and stuff your bag with essentials things you need. | | | | plenty of supply left, just transfer it to a smaller |
| The better prepared you are, the more fun you will | | | | container. |
| have on the trip. Here's a checklist of what should be | | | | Hair |
| inside your traveler's kit. | | | | Carry along your favorite brush, comb and shampoo. |
| Aurora Lillo Editor of the "Best Hotel Deals" website -- | | | | Stuff in your hair spray, hair cream and gels if you are |
| -- pointed out; | | | | using one. |
| | | | | Personal effects |
| "...Medicine Kit ... | | | | This will include your make-up kit. Remember to bring |
| Never assume that no mishaps will happen on a trip. | | | | only the cosmetics that you are likely to use. Carry |
| Even minor bruises should be taken care of. Always | | | | with you a handy mirror. You can bring your manicure |
| keep your first- aid kit handy..." | | | | set too. |
| Treating wounds | | | | Skin protection |
| Bring along a roll of bandage, safety pins and scissors. | | | | Keep your skin healthy by putting on sunscreen and lip |
| Tweezers might be needed to pull out foreign | | | | balm as often as you need them. |
| materials that penetrate the skin. Bring ointments and | | | | Bathroom needs |
| alcohols for treating abrasions. If you are prone to | | | | Bring along with you sets of toilet papers, soaps, |
| allergies and itching, antihistamine medications like | | | | towels and washcloth. |
| Benadryl should be handy. | | | | *Emergency Kit |
| Common medicine | | | | This includes the stuff you might need like flashlights, |
| Carry along medicines that you are likely to use, like | | | | lighters, pocket knife and duct tapes. Mobile phones |
| aspirin for headaches, laxative for proper bowel | | | | are important in case of emergency, be sure to bring |
| movement and pain relievers. If you have a runny | | | | your charger and an extra battery. |
| nose, buy a couple of decongestant. Dehydration and | | | | *Leisure Kit |
| motion sickness is common when traveling, consult | | | | For added fun, you can bring along your travel journal, |
| your doctor on which medicine is appropriate for you. | | | | reading materials and the locale's language book. Make |
| Prescription drugs | | | | the most out of fantastic views with your binoculars |
| Remember to bring along whatever medication you | | | | and your camera. |
| are taking. Bring enough supply to last for the entire trip. | | | | "...There is no such thing as a standard traveler's kit. It |
| *Personal Hygiene Kit | | | | varies upon the place and the activities you'll do in a |
| This kit must include all your toiletries. This will keep you | | | | certain place. The above kits are basically the |
| looking fresh all the time. | | | | essentials. Be sure to keep everything checked and |
| Dental | | | | have a fun trip ahead! ..." added A. Lillo. |
| Bring along your toothbrush, toothpaste and dental | | | | |