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SOME USEFUL OBJECTS TO BRING |
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Often, the bag is too heavy, filled with useless
and inadequate equipment. The traveller quickly loses his/her
smile when tired of carrying all that weight on his/her
shoulders. Therefore, here are some suggestions of useful
objects with which we travel. |
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MP3 player
More compact and energy efficient than a CD player, MP3 players
also offer the advantage of not having to carry around your
whole CD collection. Consider buying one equipped with FM radio
and an audio recording function. The radio can keep you informed
on the latest news as well as on the weather forecast. The
possibility of recording audio can make great souvenirs to add
on to your slideshow once you get home. You can also record new
songs on the radio if you get bored of your own playlist. Aim
for at least 512 megabytes. |
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Little microphone
Very practical in Internet cafés, a little microphone lets you
communicate with friends and relatives via a software such as
Msn Messenger or
Skype. Many coffee
shops possess some, but they are rarely in good condition or in
sufficient quantity. For increased privacy, plug in your
earphones used with your music player. |
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Earplugs and blindfolds
They are useful in the bus, the train, the plane… during long
trips. Earplugs and blindfolds disconnect you enough from
surrounding noise and light to let you get a good night’s sleep.
However, be careful not to miss your destination! They’re also
handy to fall asleep in a youth hostel where some travellers may
want to party harder than you. |
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CD-RW or DVD-RW
In case of theft or misplaced luggage by transportation
companies, prevent losing your photo souvenirs by burning a copy
on a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM. Mail this CD or DVD home. Keep with
you a copy of this disc on a re-recordable CD or DVD (CD-RW or
DVD-RW). If the first copy does not reach its destination, you
will still have a backup copy on you. Once it has been confirmed
that your photos are home, use the re-recordable copy for your
next backup of your digital pictures. |
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10 m of rope
Use it as a clothesline, to replace a broken lace on your
walking boots, to build yourself a shelter, etc. These few
meters of rope can be convenient in many everyday situations.
Make sure the diameter of this all-purpose rope does not exceed
your shoes’ eyelets. You will find some in outdoor equipment
stores. |
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Net-styled bag
Once the dishes done, hang them up to dry using your net-styled
bag. The circulating air will have your dishes dry in no time.
Also, store the little things that always end up here and there,
or at the bottom of your back-pack and have you turning it
inside-out to get what you were looking for. Its see-through
design also allows you to quickly locate its content. |
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Ziploc bag
Use it to conserve your food, to put your soap in it or to keep
your matches and camera away from humidity. Protect important
documents such as your passport, your health record booklet and
a map. Place little bottles containing liquids like laundry soap
or sunscreen lotion. In case of a leak, the bag will keep
everything from spreading around. Bring different sizes. |
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