Here is to a happy 2010 with much travelling!
During my travels there are three things that I find indispensable to pack. So without further ado, here they are:
1) Earplugs. On the road you are living out of your comfort zone and this is why good sleep is essential. I dont know about you but when I sleep I need silence to rest properly. I cant tell you how many noisy nights in youth hostels or cheap hotels have been toned down with the help of my trusty earplugs. Gone are the creaking beds, the noise down the corridor and the horrific snoring of the traveller sleeping in the bunk above! Earplugs are cheap, compact and well worth buying.
2)Eye mask. The next time you go on a long haul flight, steal the complimentary eyemask. Lets say you are in a place by the roadside, its the middle of the day and you want a bit of shuteye, just throw on your eyemask and its (almost) as dark as night. Sleep just about anywhere, anytime with your earplugs-eyemask combo!
3)A traditional recipe. Learn how to make something typical from your country or region. I cant even begin to remember how many times people have asked me to cook something from ´where I live´. Its a way of sharing your culture in a very direct, tasty and visual way!
