Wanderlust Wednesday-Week 3
When I come home from a trip, the last thing I want to do is unpack. Unpacking means that reality has set in and the vacation is really over. But, also it's a lot of freaking work…putting away the clothes you didn't wear plus laundering the ones you did. And somehow, unwanted things always seem to follow me home…like muddy hiking boots or a suitcase full of sand. With all this, my suitcase may sit around for a week or two before I can bring myself to fully unpack. But it's made a bit simpler by the fact that there are a few things I know I never have to unpack.
1. A Momento
Momentos are one of my favorite things to leave in my suitcase. I always leave something simple, like ticket stubs from a show or a museum brochure. When I open up my suitcase to pack for my next trip, I discover that momento all over again. It gives me a chance to reminisce about the last adventure I had and gets me that much more excited about my upcoming trip.
2. Blank Thank You Cards
I always have these along with me. Why? Because people deserve to be appreciated. And I find that this is the simplest way to make an extra effort. I always have a pack of thank you cards sitting right in my suitcase. Whatever my accommodations are, I leave a thank you card behind. It's especially nice when staying with airbnb, boutique hotels, or bed and breakfasts where you may personally get to know the owners. Or perhaps I end up interacting with someone in a way I didn't expect and I want to show how thankful I am. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but a heart-felt and hand-written note can do wonders to improve someone's day. And if they made your travel experience better, why not?
3. Document Doubles
I probably should have put this at the top of the list because it's so essential, but I always have doubles of important documents. If something gets lost or stolen during travel {this has happened to me}, I am so thankful to be a prepared traveler. I keep doubles of my medical insurance card in case of emergencies. Also, a copy of my car insurance, which protects me when driving rentals. I have a second driver's license tucked into my carryon, which saved my butt more than once. Plus, I would never travel internationally without a copy of my passport. Oh and since my pup is a regular travel companion, there's normally a set of his vaccination records mixed in there too.
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