{"id":13961,"date":"2017-05-11T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=13961"},"modified":"2025-03-06T12:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:41:04","slug":"5-things-trip-round-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/5-things-trip-round-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things not to forget before your trip round the world\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travelling<\/strong> is an amazing chance to learn about the world, have once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and, more than anything, have a great time. But it\u2019s not just about the fun. New science papers suggest<\/a> that getting away \u2013 and it doesn’t even matter where you’re going \u2013 is an essential habit of effective thinking, encouraging improvements to open-mindedness and creativity<\/a>.\u00a0But before you can reap the rewards and enjoy yourself, you\u2019ve got to pack. To help, we\u2019ve picked five essential items that\u2019ll support you throughout your journey.<\/p>\n

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<\/b>Copies of your important documents<\/h2>\n

Of course, you\u2019ve got to remember to take your passport, and other important documents \u2013 such as travel insurance, visa details and accommodation bookings. People used to make photocopies of these documents. But if you\u2019ve lost the original, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ve also lost the copy. So it\u2019s better to use modern technology and scan them to save the PDFs in the cloud. That way, you can access them whenever \u2013 and wherever \u2013 you need to.<\/p>\n

A smartphone<\/h2>\n

Seeing people glued to their phones while next to some of the world\u2019s most amazing sights can be frustrating. But used properly, your smartphone can be the greatest tool you\u2019ll use travelling. As the Secret Traveller points out, \u201cit\u2019s your torch. It\u2019s your map. It\u2019s your guidebook. It\u2019s your camera. It\u2019s your iPod. It\u2019s your access to reviews and travel tips. It\u2019s your connection to family and friends.\u201d As a bonus tip, they suggest getting yourself a portable charger so you\u2019ll always be able to use your phone in an emergency \u2013 or just to capture a great shot. According to Eagle Creek<\/a>, other key technology items include:<\/p>\n