20 Essential Travel Items You Cannot Forget to Pack
| August 3, 2016
So you’re about to embark on your new adventure, you look to your backpack and you’re not sure if you’ve packed everything you need. Worry not! I’m here to help you! Here are 20 things to never leave home without:
1. Day Backpack
It’s like your regular travel backpack, but smaller. Ideal to carry a bottle of water, some food and small items like sunglasses when you’re out and about and don’t want to lug around a huge bag.
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