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There's nothing just as thrilling as a vacation to a new place, or visiting an old favorite. But to eliminate many of the problems from your trip, even the most veteran vacationers need to plan and remain organized, as failing to remember something you wind up needing will place a damper on things. So we have created a list of things that might not be towards the top of our travel listings, but without them may cause obstacles at some point during the trip. 1. Passports. I knew of a very experienced traveler that lost her passport while out of the country but had no backup. She made it out of the country, except it was not exactly any fun. When you're abroad ones passport is without question your most vital possession, therefore it is not a good thing when you misplace it. Things will get quite challenging should you not at least possess a copy. To be much more vigilant, provide a reproduction to a friend who you know you may get in touch with in desperate situations, therefore if things are all lost they might fax you a copy. 2. Duct tape. It does not have to need a large amount of space for storing, but if suitcases or your shoes should call for something to hold them together in an emergency it's going to be worth carrying it around. And amazingly, it in fact is offered in travel-size. 3. Laundry facilities. More places to stay are providing kitchen conveniences, and many include washer/dryer. When you have these available, it is possible to reduce your travel luggage load by nearly 50% by creating a time in the midst of the trip to clean clothing. For a two-week jaunt that's a lot of luggage you won't need to carry around. 4. Good quality walking shoes. When you can't walk, or you walk with pain, the vacation will likely be unforgettable for the wrong reasons. Comfortable shoes or boots are vital, and they must be well broken in but provide good support. 5. A small corkscrew. This has happened to me: you purchase a bottle of wine you then realize you have no strategy to open it. You hope it provides a twist-off cap, but no luck there. You have to check it with luggage; however it comes in handy, in addition to a bottle opener. 6. Travel wallet. The one you carry on holiday should be a fraction of the size of your regular wallet, because you certainly will not require nearly all shopping or library cards. Merely carrying the necessities in a much smaller wallet, and preferably one with a wrist strap is more protected than your day-to-day wallet. 7. Know the climatic conditions. It's amazing how many times I've seen people at Disney World in shorts in January, and they are clearly very cold. Knowing what clothing to take for the weather is better than having to buy a new wardrobe for your trip. There are so many places in Europe that are truly unique. Check out our website http://bestvacationeurope.com/ for information on other great things to see in Europe, and for ways to navigate your way around Europe by train. Jim O'Connell is a writer who loves to travel, especially in Europe.
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