There are several important things that need to be with you all the time, here is a checklist that need to be check every time before going out. Don't leave these things behind inside your hotel room and make sure it is inside your pocket all the time.
1. PASSPORT & VISA *
-In most country, by law, we are suppose to have our passport with us at all times even a simple stroll around the neighborhood. If you loss it, you are DEAD (literally).
-most people think that leaving their passport in the hotel safe will the safest way to safe-keep their passport. Well, it safer to bring it with you at all time. Keeping it inside a safe might sound to be a good option, but don't forget that the hotel staff have a master-lock code/ master key to open it. (depending on what hotel you are staying.)
Trust no one but yourself.
- When bringing your passport, ensure you are pick-pocket proof.
(you can Google for some tips how not to be a prey for pickpockets)
- Just in-case, it is advisable to photocopy a few copy or scan and email it to yourself, so you can get in pull it down from any computer when you need a replacement from a consulate or embassy
*Note that Passports can be worth a lot of money on the black market, Guard them!
2. WALLET
- Cash, Credit card, Identification card and other important stuff is inside your wallet. You are getting no where if you loss it. And as well, beware of pickpockets.
If you lost your credit card, you have to contact your bank immediately to cut off the service , otherwise you will end up with tons of debt by some stranger.
3. SMARTPHONE
Important tool for communication. Used to contact your hotel in-case you donno how to get to your hotel, and finding your friend when you all are separated in by the crowded areas. Handphone is also essential in events of emergency especially when you need to contact the police, hospital, embassy and etc.
It is advisable to record these number down.
A smartphone will be better as it can help you organize your trip as nowadays alot of things can be done using your phone such as booking air-ticket, train ticket, schedules and route etc.
Smartphone allows you access the internet using Wi-fi, and you no need to bring along laptop which is another burden for you.
It also help you to kill some time during waiting and travelling time.
You also can keep in contact with new met friends from your trip using social networks and saving their phone contact.
* Getting a local sim-card will be advisable as it will be Seriously Expensive using roaming. Sim-card are easily available and cheap. It also depending on your duration of stay, if it is just a couple of days, then, forgot it :P
4. KEYS
Room keys, Car keys, House key, locker key, safe key etc...
Losing these keys will bring a lot of inconvenience. It's kinda ridiculous if you are stuck outside of your hotel room with the keys inside. And, there goes your deposit~
Don't let losing these 4 things ruin your holiday.
Always remember to check before leaving a place.
'It is better to be safe than sorry'
a few check and double check will always be a good habit.
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