Don’t leave for an International Trip without these

Yes, it’s an overwhelming experience to plan for a trip abroad. But no matter how many check-lists we make for packing our stuff, we often miss out certain essentials. You would not want to be short of any necessities in a foreign land. Even if you do, you tend to get involved in unnecessary expenditure. With a couple of tips and tricks in your back pocket, you can travel with ease, comfort and a trouble-free mind.


Outside the obvious items listed on your packing list, there are some items listed below I used to forget carrying. These will serve you as a reminder before you set-up on an international holiday. Have a look at them and you will be travelling like a pro!

Sunscreen and Lip balm- When travelling across countries, you are going to experience different types of climates and altitudes. These are naturally going to take a toll on your body. So make sure you are carrying a tube of Chap Stick and small bottle of sunscreen. I would recommend small sizes as you can always carry them without hassle. On returning, you will thank yourself for having moist lips and tan free skin.

Backpack and Safety lock- If there is a lot of walking to be done on your trip, there is nothing like carrying backpack. This way, you have access to all your essentials wherever you go. Not only will you be hands free but can also secure your belongings from any pick-pocketers wandering around. For that added protection, a small lock will always come in handy.

Local SIM Card- On arriving at the destination make sure you grab a local SIM card. With this, you will be able to keep in contact with your travel partners and also the loved ones back home. You can spare the sky-high international calling rates from burning a hole in your pocket.

Don’t let your excitement make you forget carrying these must-have things for your travel. Anyways, happy journey and have a safe journey! 

By: Nirali Shah On 20:29

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Useful Bangkok Travelling Tips

People always ask me, what are the things to do in Bangkok? Well, if this is what goes through your mind too, here is one extensive and comprehensive guide to travel in this metropolis. Read this before heading to Bangkok and you are sure to have a memorable one. I’m no professional tour guide whatsoever, but the stuff I mention below comes from a person who just like you, likes to visit places and experience new things.

First things first, pick up a travel map from the airport. This piece of paper is like a blueprint to your trip around the city. I used one throughout my stay and it more or less provided be with ample information about the places worth visiting. Not only is it equipped with famous landmarks, but it also comes with the railways routes around the city. I highly recommend doing this as you might prefer train over cabs for travelling long distances.

After landing in Bangkok, you might be confused whether to take a cab or a train to the hotel.  Personally, I would recommend taking the Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Rail Link as it is much faster and cheaper. I landed up spending just 40 baht and 30 to 45 minutes to reach my hotel. If you happen to travel with a group, taking a cab might be a cost-effective choice but it still can’t beat the cheap train ride.

Another burning question you might have is where to shop in Bangkok. Having known to be a heaven for price conscious shopaholics, you can’t miss this side of the city. Depending on your budget, there is an array of options available. When it comes to branded products, malls like Terminal 21 and Siam Paragon has every major store. However, my choice of place was MBK, this huge shopping centre includes high priced and cheap ones both. For the ladies, there are course malls for unstoppable shopping. Platinum Malls is the one for them.

And who doesn’t know the infamous Thai massage parlours? Visit one of them and experience an ultimate relaxing time. Hope this piece of information was able to point out certain markers on your trip. These were based on my personal experiences in the past and I am sure I will be back to this land again!

 

By: Nirali Shah On 03:41

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