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- Travel guide for the United States
A travel guide for the United States in your language.
- Travel guide for Tunisia
A travel guide for Tunisia in your language.
- Travel guide for Türkiye
A travel guide for Türkiye in your language.
- Travel guide for Venezuela
A travel guide for Venezuela in your language.
- Travel guide for Vietnam
A travel guide for Vietnam in your language.
- Travel guide for Zambia
A travel guide with Victoria Falls, South Luangwa and the Zambezi, plus tips for walking safaris and getting around.
- Travel guide for Zimbabwe
A travel guide with Victoria Falls, Hwange and Lake Kariba, plus tips for border crossings and safaris.
- Travel highchair
A portable seat that fixes to a chair, for restaurants without high chairs.
- Travel Iron
For business trips or formal events. Many hotels lend irons, so ask first.
- Travel Kettle
For tea, coffee or baby food in rooms without a kettle. Check the voltage of your destination.
- Travel pillow
A small pillow for the journey and for hard hotel pillows. Inflatable ones pack flat.
- Travel sickness tablets
Helps against nausea on winding roads, boats and in planes. Some make you drowsy.
- Travel wash
For washing clothes in the sink on longer trips, so you can pack less.
- Travel-size toiletries
Liquids in hand luggage only up to 100 ml each. Small bottles save space.
- Traveller declaration (Maldives)
Everyone entering the Maldives submits an online traveller declaration within 96 hours before arrival. Use only the official immigration website.
- Travellers Cheques
Rarely accepted today. Cards and cash are usually the better choice.
- Treestand
A portable tree stand for hunting from above. Check it is safe before every use.
- Trekking permits (Nepal)
Trekking in Nepal needs a TIMS card, some areas also a trekking permit for the whole trek. In national parks and high mountains, trek only with a licensed guide. Check the current…
- Trekking poles
Take strain off your knees on descents and give you balance on rough trails.
- Tripod
A small tripod for sharp photos at night, group shots and time-lapses.
- Trousers
Long trousers for evenings, cooler weather and places with a dress code. One light and one sturdier pair cover most trips.
- Trowel
A small trowel for careful digging on an excavation.
- Turn down heat
To do
Lower the heating while you are away to save energy, but keep it high enough to prevent frost damage in winter.
- Turn off the water
To do
Wasserleitung / Wasser abstellen
- Turtle Neckwarmer
A neck warmer protects throat and chin from cold wind.
- Tweezers
For splinters, ticks and eyebrows. Useful in any first aid kit.
- Umbrella
A collapsible small travel umbrella could be very useful.
- Underwear
Underwear for every day plus a spare. Quick-drying fabrics can be washed on the way.
- Unplug electronics
To do
Unplug idle electronic devices: Power strips, chargers, toaster, microwaves, coffee maker, computer, hair dryer, Entertainment system, cable box, modem...
- Utility bags for storage
Bags and boxes keep the tent tidy and food safe from animals.