10 Things that You Need in Traveling

Traveling is fun, but it also requires a lot of preparation before departing. Being in another city or country or any whole new environment, I would like to see that there's nothing left behind. It just gives me confidence! I remember once I forgot to bring my hair brush to a conference in Portland Maine, I was much more nervous before my presentation than usual. Little things like this may have a great influence on my mood I realized. However, I don’t like to over pack stuff and bring a huge suitcase when everyone else only brings a duffle bag.
I have 10 items that I would bring with me and they have made my travel experience so much more relaxing and convenient! 

1. ID or passport. This is the most important item when you travel. You will need it in the airport, bus station, liquor store... Take it but don't loose it!
2. Some money. This is also the most important thing. Don't ask why...
3. Adapter or transformer plug. If you are traveling to a foreign country, be sure to take this. It won't take too much space and you will need it to charge your phone, laptop and other electronic devices. Some countries have different plugs than America, and some have different voltage, so you need it!
4. Medicine. If you are aware of your minor illnesses or allergies, it would be smart to carry some medicine with you.
5. A camera or a photographer friend. Personally I can't travel without this. Viewing the world through a camera is so amazing and looking at the pictures afterwards is even more fun. If you are not a big fan of photography, just take some with your phone, you will enjoy looking at those pictures later on. 
6. A water bottle. Drink more water so that you don't get sake while having too much fun.
7. A pair of comfortable walking shoes. Shoes are important especially when you are traveling. 
8. One electronic device. Yes one is enough! It can be a laptop, an iPod or a smart phone... anything that you use to inform your family that you're alive.
9. A casual bag. So that you don't need to drag your suitcase everywhere.
10. Any personal items. Contact lenses, make up and whatever you need daily, BRING IT!

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What do you usually bring when you travel?