Often going on vacation, we hecticly throw things in suitcases before departure, forgetting about the little things that could later play an important role. So where should you start planning a vacation and what should you take care of?

Laws

First of all, study the country and its traditions to avoid getting into a delicate situation. So, the laws of Sri Lanka, Thailand and the Maldives strictly prohibit nudity in recreation areas. “Fly at a penny” can be on the beaches of Italy. As an exception, it is allowed to be topless in a prone position. And in France, in general, can fine foul-smelling tourists. But the toughest laws in China. Getting acquainted with the rules is not only useful, but also necessary for your own safety. Everyone should know that in Africa you can drink water only in bottles, as well as in India, Haiti, Cambodia, Thailand.

First aid kit.

To avoid acclimatization, various types of poisoning and other diseases, you should think in advance of the “pharmacy kit”. But it is necessary to study the lists of permissible and prohibited drugs when entering another country. In some, for example, it is forbidden to import Valocordin, Corvalol and drugs with a large amount of alcohol. Problems can also arise with conventional cough pills containing codeine. But you need to remember that in a foreign pharmacy you will not sell antibiotics without a prescription from a doctor.

Skin protection

Do not forget to take care of the beauty and health of the skin. Correctly select sunscreens in advance or buy at the place of arrival in Pharmacy. Under no circumstances should this be neglected! First, determine which photo type you belong to. Based on this, we select the right remedy with an SFP of at least 30 or 50 for owners of very light skin, prone to rapid redness in the sun. We must read the instructions! It is important to use the cream in advance for 15-30 minutes so that it can be absorbed. We'll reapply in a couple of hours. We try to avoid sunlight from 12:00 to 15:00 or hide in the shade as much as possible.

Dress

When packing suitcases, we remember that we still go to rest, and not defile every day around the hotel in new outfits. Therefore, we collect a wardrobe based on the type of trip. It is worth looking at the weather for rest, think about the routes of excursions. We prefer clothes and shoes that are most comfortable. If possible, you can grab a spare pair of comfortable sneakers or sandals.

baggage

A little more about bags and suitcases. Advice from personal experience: do not carry packed bags. What's the point? First of all, you can not carry all things, as we have already found out, and secondly, leave space for souvenirs. Take a larger suitcase if you are sorry to part with your outfits. That way, you don't have to pay extra for the advantage that we all try to avoid. I once had to fly home in the thirty-degree heat in three T-shirts and two shirts, which gave me no joy.

Before departure, read the baggage rules! If backpacks are not part of free hand luggage, then new-fangled women's backpacks for a ladies' handbag will not count you. I once had a chance to witness an interesting situation, as in one of the famous airlines when handing over luggage, a girl was not allowed with a female backpack. She was offered two options: cut off the straps and turn into a purse or hand over with luggage. If you used the previous advice and saved a place, then you do not know the problems!

So, to sum up: we study the rules and procedures of the future place of residence, collect the right travel kit based on the permissible drugs for transportation, do not forget about sunscreen and re-application, choose things wisely and leave additional space in suitcases for force majeure or just for souvenirs, and of course, do not forget to learn about the rules of baggage transportation. Have a good rest!

Author of the text: Anastasia Gorbunova