bandaids, etc is always a good idea. Activate GPS on phone: With the advent of GPS and Google Maps, it’s no longer necessary to carry maps of places you’re visiting. Just ensure these are activated on your phone and learn how to use them. Ziplock bags: Ziplock bags are great for packing toiletries which might leak in a suitcase. The seal on the bag will keep most liquids inside even if the bottle leaks. A bag within a bag: Carry one of those small cloth totes that can be folded into a tiny size. Any extra buys can be packed into these while you walk about. Try and avoid the little plastic bags that shopkeepers will foist on you. Important documents: Apart from the originals, carry photocopies of important documents like driver’s license, passport
and even credit cards. In the horrible possibility that your wallet or purse is stolen, the copies make it easier to get by. Waist belt: Keep anything valuable in a small bag. Keep passports, money and bank cards in a money belt around your waist. Doorstopper alarm: Buy a doorstopper alarm and push the bottom of it under your door from the inside. If anyone tries to open the door while you’re in the room, a loud alarm will sound. The wedgeshaped stopper will also jam the door, preventing the intruder from opening it. Personal alarm: Carry a personal alarm that goes around your neck or on a keychain. This allows you to easily make noise and indicate that you need help should someone unsavory approach you or try to hurt you.
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