Comments on: 12 Ways to Be Prepared for Anything While Traveling

By: John Hancq

John Hancq — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:03:07 +0000

Great post Matt. I like to be prepared for everything as well. My first aid kit is extremely small, but has antibiotics, every type of bandage and even sutures. I also always carry a small flashlight with me. A Stream light Stylus Pro to be exact. I travel very minimalist but as long as the extra supplies don’t take up too much space, its worth it to bring.

By: Jared

Jared — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:57:51 +0000

Great tips Matt. On the topic of copies, in addition to carrying them with you while traveling, I also find it wise to leave a set at home with a trusted loved one or friend. This includes copies of passports and all credit cards.

Your umbrella tip is great – the ones you buy on the street always break at the first gust of wind anyway! I also always pack a soft shell jacket. Warm enough, but not too much so, and water resistant.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:45:59 +0000

In reply to Aiden S. One in my email, one on paper.

By: Aiden S

Aiden S — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:19:17 +0000

Hey Matt. What do you put your copies on (for passports and what not). Like a computer or paper or like actual copies?

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:03:00 +0000

Headlamps is better for me than a flashlight. Thanks for awesome article, NomadicMatt.

By: cathy mccann

cathy mccann — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:54:10 +0000

Duct Tape! You can roll a length of it around a pencil for saving space. I’ve used it as first aid for my feet, repairing shoes, ad infinitum.

By: Liss

Liss — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:43:11 +0000

We always carry headlamps instead of flashlights, it’s nice to be hands-free!

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:28:37 +0000

I have travelled in Cuba and I changed money at the airport. Be very careful though and make sure you aren’t short changed. Even though it is the official exchange office one of our party was short changed. They counted out the cash so quickly you can’t keep up. Recount it in front of them.
I carried plenty of cash, it goes a long way, and used a major bank in Havana when I ran out.

By: Tedra

Tedra — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:20:26 +0000

I LOVE these tips, especially after my first trip abroad (& to Cuba at that!) because these are all things I’d already had nightmares over. Depending on how popular a destination you are going to, I’d also add the idea of a sturdy water bottle with duct tape around it. Lessons learned from camping: a tiny emergency blanket, a tiny emergency poncho, tiny compass & the smallest pocket knife you can find (buy there, even if you have to give away before flying home) are AWESOME.

Also HIGHLY recommend the umbrella idea, my group quickly discovered that in hot/bright weather they’re great to use as a parasol or sun shade. Personally would recommend something other than black as I did though.

By: Dussel_Brad!

Dussel_Brad! — Sat, 31 May 2014 06:38:10 +0000

Wonderful tips! I remember my visit to china where the biggest struggle was related with the language. I am glad that human race discovered the science non verbal communication, gestures and body language 😀 else the trip would have been a disaster…
Thanks for sharing wisdom, I am sure these tips will be of great help.