02/02/2014
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4 travel essentials for any destination:
Whether you are travelling to the desert of Dubai or heading to Dallas, make sure that you carry these essentials with you, no matter what the destination.
(1) Comfortable shoes: A pair of comfortable shoes that you can walk miles in, are a must for any trip. Go in for sneakers, preferably withround bottom that aid in walking. If you feel bored to bend and tie shoelaces every time they come off, go in for the Velcro ones.
(2) Map: If you think that online social media applications and the GPS trackers are enough to find your way around the place, think again. For all you know, you might end up in a no-network zone and finding your way around your destination might get difficult. As a result, always carry a map or a guidebook of the place you are visiting.
(3) Portable charger: While carrying your cellphone and iPod chargers is a must, carrying a portable charger along has become even more necessary these days. More so because we often use our cellphone cameras to click photographs on the trip, leading the phone battery to die down quickly. At such times, a portable charger acts as a saviour, of course, only if it is charged!
(4) Duplicate documents: If you are travelling abroad, make sure you have photocopies of all your important documents that includes your passport, visa, etc. Keep them under your clothes in your bag or give them to your friend or family members, accompanying you, for safety.
(Article : Courtesy TOI)
