To travel is to live –

Today's Travel Quote of the Week is by Danish creator, Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). It originates from his book, The Fairy Tale of My Life: An Autobiography. Albeit best-known not individuals for his tall tales, the Danish creator additionally composed plays, travelogues, books, and verse. Indeed, one of his initially distributed works was a short story entitled A Journey on Foot from Holmen's Canal toward the East Point of Imager. His initial work was generally welcomed, and earned him a gift which permitted him to go around Europe and proceed with his composition.

I like this quote for two reasons: in the first place, the line "to increase all while you give" helps me to remember the estimation of both learning and sharing information as we travel. In one of my posts from our Blurred Borders arrangement, Solo Travel in Toronto: The World in One City, I alluded to it as culturally diverse fertilization. The possibility that we get a little and abandon a little is one of the parts of solo travel that I love the most.

Second, the line "to travel is to live" strikes me as one that will reverberate with a large number of you. When I solicited individuals from the Solo Travel Society, "Why do you travel?" one of the developing subjects from the reactions was that it makes us feel more invigorated: that in voyaging solo, we feel more liberated, our faculties are elevated, and we are totally open to new encounters. Positively, this has been my experience also.

We travel as much as we can, as far as we can and for as long as we can. The wanderlust in us often makes us go away to far off lands and explore new places. When it comes to travelling, we book tickets, packs our bags and head off to have the time of our life. However, most of us overlook the fact that we need to carry certain travel accessories in order to make our journey comfortable and free of danger. We often forget to carry certain items and end up searching them all the way.

So, here is a list of must-have travel accessories to carry along with you-

1. Lifestraw

Lifestraw is ideal for hiking, backpacking, camping, travel and emergency preparedness. It helps you to turn up to 1,000 litres of contaminated water intro safe drinking water. Do we even need to explain the utility of carrying a lifestraw now?!

2. Universal Travel Adaptor

In this age of technology, it is a must to carry a travel adaptor. Since all the countries do not have the same outlet you need to carry a travel adaptor in order to charge your electrical appliances ranging from camera, phones, laptop, and other essential gadgets.

3. Power Bank

Who doesn’t own a power bank these days?! Well, a power bank is a must to carry along with you when you are travelling long distances. You can’t always find a plug point when you are out in the woods, or on a beach, or any open space whatsoever. If you have a power bank, you are good to go!

4. E-luggage Scale

The limited weight carrying capacity and high charges for those extra kilos charged by the airlines have made life difficult for people who love to shop while travelling. In order to save those extra charges always carry an E-luggage scale with you. After all, it’s better to keep your luggage in check rather than to pay extra to the airlines.

5. Eye Mask

One of the very essential items to be added in your carry-on is an eye mask. You don’t want to be stuck in a situation where you find it very difficult to sleep, since it is essential to relax before heading off to explore your destination. Whether you are travelling by flight, or in a train, it is always convenient to have an eye mask at your disposal.

6. Ear Plug

Do we even need to tell you the importance of carrying an ear plug along with you? Your companion when you are lonely, or when you are surrounded by too much noise, ear plug is there to make your journey better. Plus, it’s sometimes great to ponder over your own thoughts while taking a walk out in the open.

7. Inflatable Neck Pillow

Finding it difficult to sleep on the flight or in a car? Inflatable Neck Pillow is there to save the day! The best solution to your sleeping problem is to carry along an inflatable neck pillow which gives comfort up to a certain level. Also, if you don’t like the pillow provided by the hotel, you will at least have your own pillow.

8. Hand Sanitizer

Hand Sanitizer is a must when you are travelling as you are continuously in contact with germs in the nature. You can’t always find water or a tap to wash hands every time you want to eat something. So, keep a hand sanitizer with you and eat away without any tension.

9. Safety Locks

Most people carry safety locks with them while traveling, but many still don’t understand its utility. It is actually one of those items which must be a top priority in your items-to-carry list, since you always need to safeguard your luggage no matter where you are travelling to.

10. Swiss Knife

No, we are not asking you to carry Swiss knife as weapons! It is simply to help you if you happen to find yourself in a situation where you need to cut a rope or any other item. Swiss knife is your multi-utility item that is sure to be useful on your journey.

11. First Aid Kit and Medicines

You never know when you can meet with an accident or fall sick when you are travelling to a place. It is always essential to carry a first aid kit and medicines along with you to help in times of dire need. (We do hope you never need them though!) Add the following items in your first aid kit- bandages, ointment/antiseptic, cold compress, cotton balls, thermometer, tweezers, antacids, fever and pain reducers.

12. Passport Cover

You never want to lose your passport, do you? When you are out in a foreign land, you need to hold on to your passport more dearly than your life. A passport cover helps you to keep your passport safe from damages and also as identification in case it gets mixed up.

13. Reseal able Plastic Bags

People generally fail to assess the importance of carrying a resealable plastic bag with them. It is a very useful item as they are good for organising, as well as when you have to pack something damp like a wet bathing suit or any item that might leak.

14. Shoe Cover

A shoe cover basically helps you in carrying your shoes safely in your suitcase and protects them from being spoiled. It also comes in useful when your shoes becomes dirty and you can’t find a proper way to carry it. So, carry a shoe cover with you and protect your shoes while separating them from other travel items.

15. Earphones/ Headphones

Picture yourself out in the open, taking a casual stroll with music playing in the background. Sounds wonderful, isn’t it?! Well, to live this fantasy you just have to carry your earphones along on your next trip and see how exciting it turns out to be.

16. Sewing Kit

People don’t generally carry a sewing kit with them and are later left helpless when one of their cloths loses a button or end up being torn at a place. It is very useful to carry along a needle, some common coloured threads like black, white and blue, a pair of scissors and safety pins.

17. Camera

Yes, the single most essential item to capture all your memories from your trip! Camera is an item which you cannot simply do without when you are going or a vacation. You can carry along a DSLR if you are a pro at clicking pictures or even a simple camera to just capture your happy moments.

18. Sleeping Bag

If you are going for a trekking trip or want to camp outside in the open, carrying a sleeping bag with you is a must. It helps to have a peaceful sleep since the sleeping bags available on rent aren’t always clean. (If you know what I mean!)

19. Backpack Cover

Whether you are going for a hiking or trekking or simply for a normal walk, a backpack carries all your essential items right from your mobile phone, power bank, camera to every little thing you want along with you. In order to protect your backpack from sudden rains, always carry a Backpack Cover with you. Even the water proof bags turn useless when it starts raining heavily. Plus, there is no harm in being extra careful.

20. Umbrella

Though it is not a common item to carry along on your journey there is plenty of use of an umbrella. Whether it’s way too sunny or the sudden drizzles, an umbrella comes in very handy. You can carry along a small umbrella with you. Also, it can be a good prop for your perfect photographs!

21. Navigator and Magnetic Compass

When you go on a vacation you explore new places, and who wants to get lost in an unknown land, right? A navigator is your saviour in such situations. It can help you to locate your way in case you are lost, or when you are looking for direction to an unknown place. Also, don’t forget to carry a magnetic compass with you if you are going on a hiking trip, as it will help you in finding direction in zero connectivity area.

22. Tripod/ Selfie Stick

When you are out there having a great time in the midst of nature, you don’t want to miss a single moment. If you have a camera then having a tripod is very useful as you can capture that mesmerising scene with ease, and we don’t even need to list the benefits of having a selfie stick.

23. Sun Block

Do you want to return from your vacation all tanned and sunburned? Hopefully not! Don’t forget to carry a sunblock with you whether you are travelling to a hill station or a beach. It always comes in handy.

24. Torch/ Hiking Lantern

This is one of those items which are very useful if you are out trekking or camping. It will help you to find your path in case of a blackout, or when you are exploring places at night. You can also carry a Hiking Lantern along which is also very easy and convenient to use. Plus, it’s always advisable to take precautions.

25. Notebook and Pen

Well, you would wonder what the use of a notebook and pen is on a vacation! It actually turns out to be very useful at times when you want to note the details of a place or the phone number of a certain person. It has more use than you would think of!

26. Grease for Waterproofing Leather

This is a product which is used to make shoes that are not already waterproof waterproof! This grease is rubbed onto the shoes which contain water repellent properties causing the drops of water to slide off. So carry this with you and forget your troubles about keeping your leather shoes safe!

27. Recovery Massager

A recovery massager basically helps you in relaxing after having strained your muscles from a tiring trek or a walk. It gives you instant relief in 10 minutes and is your saviour on your vacation!

28. Binoculars

Binoculars are an essential travel accessory when you are going on a safari trip, as you don’t want to miss out on spotting a tiger or some rare animal. Also, when you are out on a trekking trip in the mountains you can soak in the beautiful scenery from up close if you have a pair of binoculars with you.

29. Bluetooth Speaker

Your ultimate entertainment unit when you are out on vacation! Sitting with a group of friends or family and looking for some entertaining music? That’s when Bluetooth speaker comes in useful. No matter what place you are in, you can have your very own portable music system.

P.S. Don’t forget to carry its charger along!

30. Water Sipper

Water Sipper is an item which makes your trip easy, as you can’t always rely on finding water when you are out in the woods or on some mountain. Having water along with you is always advisable and water sipper is just the thing for it!

31. Pepper Spray

For all you women travellers out there who are looking forward to your solo trip, don’t forget to carry along a pepper spray. It is the best weapon for your safety because you would definitely want to be away from that creep you encounter!

32. Travel Yoga Mat

This happens to be one of the rather multipurpose items which can be used when you want to sit in any natural setting, or want to spend your night stargazing in peace. If also comes in very handy when you are out on a trekking trip. Make sure to carry the lighter travel version.

33. Polarized Sunglasses

The utility of polarized sunglasses don’t even need to be explained, or does it?! This is the one accessory which is stylish yet useful. When you are out travelling in the sunlight you would want to protect your eyes from the hard glare. Plus, it’s a trendy addition for all those peppy selfies and photos.

34. Car Dining Tray

This is actually kind of a cup holder that can be added as an accessory in your car and is sure to make your travel more comfortable. It can be attached to the back of the seat and is perfect to save your drinks from spilling. The portable design makes it a must for the road trips.

Carry these items the next time you go travelling and you’ll be ready for anything!

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