5 Bonus Travel Items To Remember

A traveler's mind is usually on the big picture and on packing the most important things like passports, luggage and itineraries, but here is a list of 5 bonus items to pack to make life easier while traveling:

1.      Mini Tripod for Photos

A mini tripod is great for when you are taking a picture of a group, of yourself, or when you need a steady hand. I really like the small Gorrillapod. It is portable, study, and grips to stuff that a regular tripod cannot. It can grip around street signs, park benches, and tree branches. 

2.      Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer is an awesome way of cleaning your hands when soap and water is unavailable. There have been multiple times when hand sanitizer has come in handy when I've been in foreign places that do not have any running water. It's also great when you're able to share sanitizer with friends and/or family who need some.

 3.     More Cash

When traveling outside of the country, it is important to have cash and not just a credit card or travel checks. Cash is easy to exchange into another countries currency, and it's cheaper to bring a little extra cash than to pay expensive ATM fees. When in Belize, there was a $5 extra charge when trying to use an ATM. Remember when carrying a large about of cash, to store it in safe places and not all in one spot. Also remember to bring small bills because many local stores in other countries can not break big bills.

4.      Insurance Card

A traveler might not remember to bring an up-to-date insurance card, but it could be incredibly handy if one was to get seriously sick or hurt during their trip. Some countries in Europe do not allow entrance into the country unless the traveler has an insurance card.

5.      Headphones

Headphones are great for entertainment, relaxation, and comfort for an individual traveler. I like to pack ear bud-style headphones because they are small, light, and are super easy to pack.