Essential items to carry in your suitcase

Packing for a trip is often joyous but is sometimes frustrating due to tight security protocols and limits on weight and dimensions. Many items are restricted, some take up too much space and others can just be purchased for a tiny sum upon arrival. Feel less weighed down and more efficient, by including the following essentials 1. Necessary travel and work documents (digitalised where possible) 2. Vital medication (prescription or over-the-counter) 3. Travel size toiletries (separated in small plastic bags and travel size bottles) 4. Phone and tablet or laptop and necessary chargers (with downloaded sources of entertainment) 5. Weather appropriate clothes (for the destination and the point of departure) 6. Sturdy and malleable shoes (squeeze smaller items inside, and wrap larger ones around) 7. Socks and underwear (pack last in remaining gaps) 8. Snacks and drinks (small quantities if space remains)