Travel tips

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!