Getting ready for the road competently
An upcoming trip, distant or close, pleasant or not, often confuses a person. How to get ready for the trip competently? What should you take with you and what is not vital on the way? I quite often have to make long or short trips related to work and not only. I would like to share my many years of experience and observations. I hope they will help the novice voyagers. One famous person quite rightly noted: «Leaving is a little dying».
Natural excitement in the face of the unknown, and often even stress, prevents a potential passenger from concentrating on packing. After all, the inexorably approaching departure time, simultaneously combined with complete unpreparedness for it, makes the poor traveler panic or, conversely, stupor, which in principle is equally bad.
Undoubtedly, ideally, it would be nice to travel around the world without burdening suitcases at all, or, at worst, with a light case in hand. In general, the modern level of service gives people the opportunity to make even long trips with only one plastic card in their pocket. And if you have already managed to earn decent capital, then you can afford such «easy» way - you can be sincerely happy for you.
The rest, whose motto is «minimum luggage - maximum comfort», it is recommended in any case to start by making a list. It can be longer or shorter, depending on the purpose of the trip. If this is a business trip, then do not forget to include documents here and everything that is why you are going on the road. And if you are going to have a proper rest, then the more active your rest, the longer the list will be. Namely, you may need a flashlight, sunscreen, a tent, fins or skis, well, and the like.…
It's great if you know about the trip in advance. Then you can first start making a list, using the method of sudden insight: remember - write down. However, if you have just returned from work, and you need to get ready for the night train, then you should take a pencil and a piece of paper, sit in a comfortable chair, calm down and mentally imagine: first, completely your intended path on the road, then at least one day lived on arrival at the place.
This business has its own strategy, just as economists have certain trading strategies, lawyers have defense and prosecution strategies, etc. So, the principle of making the list is as follows. Here in your mind you enter the compartment of the carriage. It would be nice to change. So, you write down - a comfortable suit and slippers. Further. You put your luggage and sat down by the window. Now would be a good time to have some tea. You write down - your favorite cup and spoon. Waking up in the morning, go to the bathroom and toilet. You write - a towel. Etc. It will not hurt that the things chosen for the trip are light and multifunctional.
What does it mean? Take such slippers, in which you can not only stomp around the compartment or room, but also freely stand under the shower in the hotel. It would be better to give up your beloved, but heavy porcelain mug and use a light plastic one for a while, if this is not so important for you. A very useful thing on a business trip is a boiler. Bring along such little things as a corkscrew, a knife, a needle and thread, and the like, so as not to ask them later from the neighbors. Of course, if you are not going to use such an excuse for dating. This, however, is a completely different story..
So, the list is made. You can start packing, but first, one little secret. Pull the cardboard bottom out of the bottom of the bag and place a sheet of polyethylene underneath. It is protection against puddles, drifts and dampness. Before putting the cardboard back, make a neat cut along the edge of the shell with a blade. In the created cache, place the amount of money sufficient to buy a return ticket in an emergency. This will give a feeling of confidence and security. It will be happy to remember that stash, having safely returned home.
You should start packing with items that you need only upon arrival. And you will see later that at the very top there will be items that are needed in the near future. Try to put soft things and clothes on the inside of the bag so that you do not injure yourself with sharp corners when walking. Side pockets are best used for cosmetics and toiletries, scanwords, pens with a notebook.
Be sure to pack a first aid kit! I think everyone knows their own weak points very well. Therefore, take the essentials at your discretion..
Take care of your phone roaming in advance, if necessary.
By the way! Did you accidentally lose sight of your toothbrush? This insidious thing quite often manages to stay at home..
Yes, also, I almost forgot - in no case do not throw out your list! You will see - a little time will pass, and he will be needed again.
Well, everyone seems to be gathered. Sat down on the track…
Have a good trip! And may your voyage be easy and pleasant!