Travel Info: My Ultimate To-Bring List

After being alive for well over two decades, I think it's safe to say that I know what I use/wear day-to-day, and what I definitely need to have when I travel. The following are things I would pack or have on me when I do.

* Note:  I have asthma as well as sensitive skin, which explains some of my choices below.

I usually separate my to-bring list into 3 categories:

1. Basics and devices
2. Wearables
3. Toiletries and meds

Basics and devices

1. Money (if travelling abroad, in 2 currencies - mine and the foreign currency)
2. Printed and/or softcopy itinerary, coupons, maps, receipts for accommodation, transport etc
3. ID, e.g. IC, driver license (and passport if travelling)
   
4. Plug board (to charge 3/4 items in one go) and/or USB plugboard
5. Adapter (if travelling abroad)
6. Phone + charger
7. Tablet (and backup phone if tavelling)
8. Camera + charger
9. 1 selfie stick (I know, I know)
   
10. 1 small water bottle
11. Some munchies (e.g. snack bars or instant noodles) in case of emergency hunger pangs

Wearables*

1. Socks 
2. Long-sleeved tops
3. Maybe cardigans/sweater 
4. Pants
5. Underwear
6. Scarves 
7. Nightie
8. 1 pair of professional/walking shoes 
9. 1 pair of waterproof slip-on shoes 
10. 1 cloth /batik
11. Makeup kit (face cream, compact powder, eyeliner, lippie, mascara)

Toiletries and meds*

1. Facial cleanser, toner, moisturiser 
2. Body shower cream, body moisturiser 
3. Toothbrush + toothpaste 
4. Paracetamol 
5. Ventolin inhaler
6. Antihistamine tablets
7. Acne cream
8. Small towel 

In short, I don't exactly travel light haha. Having said that, I don't carry all these on me when I'm out and about. I leave most of these items wherever I check into.

Last Updated: 2023-01-31