As you embark on your trip, we aim to alleviate any concerns related to planning and packing. This list has been thoughtfully curated to help you enjoy your vacation without getting stressed about what to pack or how to pack. It draws inspiration from my personal travels, as well as insights from friends and clients. Please note that these are merely recommendations from Zasha World Travel, and there is no obligation to purchase any of these items.

Travel Essentials

• Passports and Visas

• Proof of Covid Vaccination (card or photo on the phone)

• Money: You can exchange your money at the airport upon arrival. 

• Debit/Credit Cards: Recommended to take the cards with no foreign transaction fees

• Emergency Contact Numbers

• Copies of Passports, Visas, Flight tickets

• Non-Medical Face Masks: Highly recommended to wear in the airports, flights and crowded areas. Face Masks

Use a good travel passport bag to conveniently carry all the important documents. Here are some recommendations. Passport Holder , Money Belt , Small Sling Bag

Luggage

• The standard checked luggage dimensions should not exceed 27X21X14 inches. ZWT recommends to use 25 inch suitcases for ease of travel. Option 1, Option 2

• Hard-Shell and big suitcases are increasingly becoming difficult to fit in taxis, trains and shuttle buses. ZWT recommends the following for your check-in luggage. Wheeled Rolling Duffel Bag , 25-Inch Soft Shell Suitcase OR Expandable Duffle Bag

• Many airlines are asking passengers to check-in their 21-Inch carry on suitcases. This is not possible when you pack essentials in the carry on luggage.  ZWT highly recommends using backpacks or small duffle bags for carry on. Wheeled backpack , Small Duffle bag , Duffle with shoe compartment .

• Backpack Or Tote Bags for carry on. Light Backpack , Big Tote Bag .

• Extra Lightweight Foldable Duffle bag to pack extra stuff on your return journey.

• Keep one copy of all your passports and visas in a check-in bag and one copy in a carry on bag. You can also scan and save them to your phones.

• Keep one big trash bag in each of the check-in bags to separate any dirty laundry from the clean one. 

• Using packing cubes and organizers help separate items to find them easily. Basic packing cubes. 

• Take a light weight water bottle for each person. Water Bottles .

• Use luggage tags. Simple Tags  for every piece of luggage. 

• Having an electronic tag helps to locate the bags in case they get misplaced. Apple Airtag and Galaxy Airtag can be conveniently tracked through your phone.

• Digital Luggage Scale The checked luggage weight limit for international and domestic flights is usually 50 lbs. Exceeding this limit will be subjected to extra baggage fees, To avoid these fees, weigh your bags and keep the weight under the limit.

• Travel Neck Pillow for comfortable flight. Neck Pillow 1 , Neck Pillow 2

Medication

• Do not forget to pack your prescription medications and vitamins in your carry on luggage. ZWT recommends the following over the counter medication to pack. Pain killer and fever reducer like Ibuprofen, cold and flu medication,  Sore throat lozenges , Cough and throat drops . You also need to pack some antacid and anti diarrhea medication. If you are traveling with children, pack a small first aid kit ,

Electronics

• Some of the must need items to pack for your trip are Universal Power Adapter , Portable Charger Power Bank for cell phones.

• Phone Plans: Check with your cell phone service provider about adding a temporary international plan. I bought a 10 day unlimited talk, text and data and set it to start on my departure day. It worked just fine. Getting a local SIM card is an option too.

If this list helped you, please send a note of appreciation. If there is anything, that must be added to the list, please let us know by sending a message.