Sure, you've packed plenty of bathing suits for your latest travel adventure. But did you think to throw in your prescription medications and a first aid kit? What about sunscreen and bug repellant? Here, the stuff you don't want to leave home without.
Even if you're not planning to get trampled by a stampeding elephant on your exotic getaway, it still pays to be prepared…right? Because it can be difficult-or downright impossible-to get medication replacements in certain countries, remember to ask your doctor for enough of your prescription to get you through your trip. (3Divide medications between a shoulder bag and check-in luggage in case of loss or theft. Keep prescription drugs in their original bottles with typed labels and make certain the name on the labels matches your identification. Pack a basic first-aid kit including pain relievers, triple antibiotic ointment, anti-diarrheal medication, antihistamines, and bandages. Also remember sunscreen, extra prescription eyewear, and any other destination-specific remedies, like bug repellent, that might be necessary. Finally, remember hand sanitizer for times when soap and water aren't on call. Being your own backup is just smart, because you never know when those elephants will get out of control…
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