Month: June 2021

What to Pack for a Healthy Trip

pandemic travel

Stay healthy while you travel to your favourite destinations by filling the following products in your travel bag.

Hand sanitizer

Since you may not get the chance to wash your hands with water and soap at every location you arrive at or whenever you touch an unknown surface, a hand sanitizer will do a perfect job for cleaning your hands. Pack a sanitizer that has at least 60% of alcohol content. Remember to sanitize whenever you are in public places to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. 

Don’t hesitate to wash your hands with water and soap when you can access them because a hand sanitizer can kill viruses but does not eliminate potential contaminants and dirt, which you may be exposed to while you travel from one location to another.

Facemask

Suppose you plan to travel in the time of Covid-19. In that case, most airlines, trains, and ride-sharing companies such as Uber, Bolt, among others, require all travellers to securely conceal their noses and mouth. Also, different travel destinations need all people in them to wear face masks. 

Ensure that you pack several face masks to use as you travel during times of the pandemic to your chosen destinations.

Water bottle

With a water bottle inside your backpack, it is easy to access water for drinking from it as you trek in a specific location instead of waiting to reach your place of accommodation to get water for drinking. 

Carrying your water in a clean water bottle will save you from drinking water from unsafe places with contaminated water.

Food supplements

As you prepare for your trip, ensure that you consult a doctor to recommend food supplements that you can take with you. Food supplements help your body cope with new food that you can eat while in a foreign land.

Jacket or coat

If you plan to go to a place with low temperatures, pack a warm jacket or coat. You can also carry a waterproof jacket or coat with a hood to shield you from getting wet during rainy seasons in some travel destinations. Pack jackets with pockets where you will store stuff like keys, handkerchiefs, business cards, and others.

Travel pillow

Pack a good travel pillow and experience a different chapter in your trips. Travel pillows are great for providing your neck with support so that you can sleep or take a nap in a relaxed position on a plane, bus, or train. Before buying a neck pillow, try it to ensure that it fits comfortably on your body. 

The right travel pillow should enable you to rest your head on it comfortably without bending your neck in an inconveniencing manner. Also, its material shouldn’t pinch on your neck. If you buy a plastic travel pillow, you can cover it with a scarf or a t-shirt to make its surface comfortable for you to rest your neck on.

Conclusion

Make it a priority to pack items in your travel bag, which will help you have a healthy travel experience. Always remember that life is precious, and you need to guard it well. …