Summer is a great time for research visits, schools as well as vacations. Here is my check list for a safe trip from 2016.
- Passport, ID card and driving license (and a secure place for these documents)
- A bottle of water (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or meal replacement bars for sustenance during the trip
- Cough drops
- Wet wipes and napkins
- Something to read or listen (headphones)
- A notebook or something to write on
- A scarf or something to protect your neck from cold
- A cap or something to close your face while sleeping
- Sunglasses
- Compression socks
- Lightweight and water-resistant pair of shoes
- Some coins and some cash
- A universal adapter
Here is what I would like to add to the list in 2023 (thanks to chatGPT for ideas):
- A portable charger or power bank to keep your devices charged
- Hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes to keep your hands and surfaces clean
- An extra set of clothes or a change of underwear in case of unexpected delays or lost luggage
- Maps or a guidebook for your destination to help you navigate and plan your trip
- A medical mask!