{"id":3699,"date":"2018-08-29T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2018-08-29T12:00:35","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T16:00:35","slug":"5-items-that-seasoned-travelers-always-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/5-items-that-seasoned-travelers-always-pack\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Items That Seasoned Travelers Always Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3700\" style=\"width: 199px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3700\" src=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/stil-336189-unsplash-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Travel the world with AESU!\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Travel the world with AESU!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to pack the essentials for a long <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but have you considered the other items that may help you along the way? Travelers can easily over pack, but they can never over-prepare. Read on to discover the 5 (surprising) things that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/aesu-world-travel\/linguistic-travel-etiquette-what-to-know-before-you-visit-another-country\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> savvy explorers <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">never leave home without. <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Plug Adapter <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re traveling internationally, you should include a universal adapter in the \u201cessentials\u201d section of your packing list. This item is less surprising than it is necessary since it will help to charge your phone and other electronics. Universal adapters won\u2019t take up much space in your suitcase, and many travelers opt to store it their carry-on. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusable Plastic Bags <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to traveling, a Ziploc bag is your best friend. Even new, unopened liquids can break and wreak havoc on a clean suitcase. Simply wrap your liquids in a plastic bag to prevent mishaps, and continue to do so for the entirety of your trip! Opt for a reusable plastic container for an eco-friendly travel companion. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Sanitizer <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you step on an airplane, your immune system is challenged by airborne bacteria. Do yourself a favor and clip a small container of hand sanitizer to your carry-on. Not only will an inexpensive bottle of hand sanitizer save you from airplane germs, but it will also help you to maintain good hygiene throughout your journey. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies of Your Passport <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you lose your passport, you could potentially lose an entire day of travel. The process of obtaining the legal papers you need to enter or leave a new country without a valid passport is exhausting, and you could have to change costly airline tickets as a result. Make a few copies of your passport and other important documents and store them in a secure place where you know they\u2019re safe. In the unlikely event that you lose your passport, this will make it much easier to obtain a replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Empty Bottle <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TSA will confiscate an unopened bottle of water, but you\u2019re welcome to bring an empty container on board. Once you\u2019re on the plane, ask a flight attendant to fill it with water, so you aren\u2019t restricted to a small cup of H2O. Staying hydrated will help you overcome jetlag, and it will also help to keep you healthy throughout the duration of your adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>Travel The World With AESU in 2019<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/stwdirectory.aspx?theme=aesu&amp;groupid=aesu-main\"><b>AESU <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience an exhilarating adventure on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=COS-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmopolitan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=EXP-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explorer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=CON-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tours. It\u2019s never too late to get a taste of a multitude of exciting cultures!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019 tour dates and prices are now available! If you have any questions or want help booking your European adventure, please contact <\/span><b>AESU <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by calling <\/span><b>800-638-7640<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or fill out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aesu.com\/Contact_Us.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found on our website!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important to pack the essentials for a long journey, but have you considered the other items that may help you along the way? Travelers can easily over pack, but they can never over-prepare. 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