{"id":14574,"date":"2020-05-18T12:48:09","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T09:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=14574"},"modified":"2022-08-06T13:06:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T10:06:15","slug":"some-must-have-items-to-pack-in-your-bag-for-your-holiday-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/some-must-have-items-to-pack-in-your-bag-for-your-holiday-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"10 great items to have in your bag when you go on a holiday abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-scaled.jpg 675w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-79x300.jpg 79w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-405x1536.jpg 405w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-540x2048.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-696x2641.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-111x420.jpg 111w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Yurtdisi-seyahat-valiz-en-150x569.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Power bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On one common issue, we can all agree: phones lose their battery power too quickly. A phone charger is not an optional item. And when you\u2019re traveling, you won\u2019t always have access to an electric outlet. Therefore, a power bank is a must-have device. Bring at least one power bank, maybe even two \u2013 and keep one with you at all times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Sunscreen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Buying sunscreen for holiday\" class=\"wp-image-14577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-953920500.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In any season, in any city, sunscreen is also a must. Even if you don\u2019t expect to be sunbathing, and even if the weather is gloomy, you may find yourself on an unexpected and beautiful adventure. Don\u2019t be unprepared: bring your sunscreen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Travel adaptor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since electric outlets can vary from country to country, a travel adapter is highly useful: you\u2019ll always have a way to plug in your devices, whether they\u2019re two-pronged, three-pronged or some other combination. Just keep in mind that an adapter is a piece of hardware merely facilitates plugging in your various devices. Make sure that your devices are dual voltage or suitable for the voltage in the country where you\u2019re traveling before you plug them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Vitamin supplements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you&#8217;re strong and you never get sick. But don\u2019t abandon your daily healthy routines. If you regularly take vitamins, bring them along. In fact, we don\u2019t think it\u2019s a bad idea to bring vitamin supplements even if you don\u2019t take them regularly \u2013 some vitamins can raise your energy and boost your immune system. If you want to prevent potential illnesses while you\u2019re traveling, consult with your doctor and pack some supplements in your holiday luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Yoga mat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman doing yoga\" class=\"wp-image-14579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-1158886216.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t think twice! Even if you don\u2019t practice yoga each day, being able to stretch \u2013 especially after a long trip \u2013 is incredibly helpful and relaxing. Also, a stretch on your yoga mat is great way to start each day when you\u2019re traveling. You\u2019ll feel more energetic, more vigorous and more joyful. If a regular yoga mat seems too bulky, check out travel-size yoga mats, which pack thinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Portable speakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Headphones may fulfil some of your listening needs, but music is more beautiful when you share it. If you have a tiny portable speaker, you can have your own party wherever you want. Just imagine \u2013 you\u2019re enjoying a magnificent view, and you can enhance that experience by taking out your portable speaker and pressing the \u2018play\u2019 button on your phone. We suggest you create a playlist, before your trip, for spontaneous parties. You can make it specific to your destination and also include your favorite songs \u2013 and a portable speaker lets you listen to your music in your hotel room, letting you drift into sleep as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman reading a book on a pier\" class=\"wp-image-14581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-500019820.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get this straight from the beginning: bringing a book is not some kind of crazy travel clich\u00e9. One of the items you really should have in your bag is a book. Especially if you enjoy reading in your native language, it is useful to bring a couple of books. And if you are on a tropical vacation, your best companion may be that long beach novel you\u2019ve been meaning to read. You can read while you\u2019re in line, while you\u2019re waiting for your flight to board and, then, as you settle down in your comfy hotel room to sleep.&nbsp; Traveling and new experiences makes one happy: having a book on holiday doubles this joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Hand sanitizer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to packing, sometimes you\u2019ll feel like you haven\u2019t covered all your bases. To eliminate this feeling, we\u2019ve included hand sanitizer on our list. When you leave your own region and climate \u2013 and bacteria \u2013 you want to pay a little more attention to your health. Washing your hands frequently is good but for those occasions when you don\u2019t have access to soap and water, hand sanitizer comes to the rescue. Many illnesses are caused by unhygienic conditions, so having hand sanitizer in your bag, and using it, can reduce your chances of getting sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Bug Repellent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You jump on a plane to go far away and have new experiences. Perhaps mosquitoes aren\u2019t among the creatures you expect to encounter but why not be prepared? Mosquitoes and other bugs can be a nuisance in the most idyllic situations. Keep some bug repellent on hand and you\u2019ll have a little more peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman taking a photo at the sunset\" class=\"wp-image-14585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/iStock-929516304-1.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We know your phone takes amazing, incredible photos. Should this prevent you from taking cameras with you? We think not. Leave the task of photography to the camera, which, let\u2019s face it, is produced for one purpose only: to take pictures. We are not talking about the photos or stories you post to Instagram, but the fabulous pictures that will fill your photo albums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Power bank On one common issue, we can all agree: phones lose their battery power too quickly. A phone charger is not an optional item. And when you\u2019re traveling, you won\u2019t always have access to an electric outlet. Therefore, a power bank is a must-have device. Bring at least one power bank, maybe even [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":16370,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[881,873,877,476,146],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-14574","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-equipment-tips-for-travelers","8":"category-baggage-preparation-tips","9":"category-health-tips-for-travelers","10":"category-travel-planning-guide","11":"category-travel-tips"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14574","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14574"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14574\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14574"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14574"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}