Travel Requisites: The Must Haves I Swear By!

Travel is fun, exciting, meditative and introspective - but only if you're well - prepared. Travelling takes a lot of planning, searching, listing and researching, all of this becomes a success when the execution is achieved. Whether you’re heading on a weekend getaway, a luxury holiday, or a soul-searching solo adventure, having the right requisites can make your journey seamless and stylish.

Here’s my curated list of travel essentials every modern traveler needs:

Comfortable Footwear:

No matter how amazing your destination is, if your footwear is not comfortable, you're not going to have fun. Travelling and exploring majorly involves walking, trekking and sightseeing which again entails around walking. Therefore, an appropriate footwear is a must and one of the top most items to keep.

Check the norms:

Before you head out or at the time of planning, do research about the culture and rules and regulations of the place you are visiting. Many countries and cities have quite different norms which might be absolutely unknown to you.

Make a List:

Listing for me is one of the most essential part of a trip. Lists are many, a to - do list, a things to pack list, a food to try list, restaurants to go list, etc. Once you list our all of the things and plan your days and packing according to that, the hassle gets reduced, in turn making the entire experience an enjoyable one.

Hydrate - Hydrate - Hydrate:

One of the most important lessons that I've learnt in my travelling experiences is to stay hydrated. We often get so engrossed in our explorations that we forget to to drink water to maintain our energy levels. My biggest learning is to always carry your own water bottle wherever you go. Not only it helps having water handy but it also reminds you to keep sipping on water every now and then.

Health and Safety:

A small pouch with the essentials like sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, first aid, personal and basic medicines, few throat soothers, Vitamin C and electrolyte sachets add the extra precaution needed while away.

Travel Wallet & Essentials:

Keep all your documents in one place: passport, ID, credit cards, some local currency, and a digital backup of everything. A sleek travel wallet adds an extra layer of organization and style.

Pack light but smart. Travel in a way that will give you the best of comfort and least of stress. That's all for this one.

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Love, Shriya!