1. Documents & Money
Passport / Identity card / Visa documents
Flight tickets, hotel bookings, itinerary
Plastic, local currency and a bit of USD/EUR.
Electronic or photocopies of key documents
2. Electronics
Mobile phone, charger, power bank
Quiz 2. If some work needs to be done => Laptop / tablet
Travel adapter, charging cables
Earphones, USB drive
3. Toiletries & Personal Care
Toothbrush, toothpaste, razor
Facial cleanser, skincare, lip balm
Paper towel, paper towel/ wet tissue
Drugs (cold drugs, pain relievers, gastric drugs, motion sickness pills, etc.)
4. Clothing & Accessories
Light jacket (also works for flights/fly in your face or if it gets chilly)
Comfortable shoes (sneakers/slippers)
Enough underwear and socks
Umbrella / sunglasses / hat
5. Travel Gadgets
Packing cubes / compression bags
Luggage lock
Foldable water bottle / thermos
Pen, notebook
Sewing kit / multtool (in checked luggage)
6. Comfort & Backup Items
Travel Pillows, Sleep mask, Earplugs (in case of longer flights)
Pack of instant coffee or tea; For breakfast (Munchies)
Extra bags for dirties or if plans change
Tip:
Frequent travelers know to pack a small bag (in accordance with their approved luggage sizes) with documents, electronics, and medicines together so that they could take them out fast at security and boarding.