17 Items You Should Always Pack For Your Overseas Trip

Does the thought of packing overwhelm or enthrall you? It’s an exciting part of the entire travel process because, when done well, you can be lacking for absolutely nothing in your next destination. 

Below, we’ll help you gather 17 items that you should always pack for overseas travel, including your personal item, carry-on, and checked-in luggage. 

1. Adapter Plugs

If there’s one thing we need, it’s to be plugged in – wherever we go. Be sure to pack two to three adapter plugs in your carry-on bag. You have to consider the need to charge your cell phone, laptop, and curling iron, at a minimum. 

2. Charging Banks

Even though you’ll be all plugged in wherever you go, it’s helpful to carry a portable charging bank for your cell phone in your carry-on bag – especially if you have a long flight. 

Popular brands like Anker make charging banks for cell phones and laptops. Both varieties are about the size of a cell phone and light enough to carry with you. 

3. Headphones

Next, you’ll want headphones for the airplane, at least. When walking in a foreign city, you don’t want to put yourself at risk by walking with headphones on and not being fully aware of your surroundings. 

But, they’ll certainly serve you well on any plane or train ride. If they’re earbuds, you can also charge them with your portable charging bank, so they’ll last more than a few hours. 

4. Ear Plugs

With a good pair of noise-canceling headphones, you might not need these. But, ear plugs can come in handy while your earbuds are charging if you’re sharing a room in a hostel, or if you plan to be sleeping beside someone who snores.