If you’re poorly prepared, traveling can be tough. But there’s no need to panic. Follow these helpful hints for a comfortable start to your time in Eureka.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having a pain-free travel experience is to be prepared. So, let’s start with the basics: passport, boarding pass, cash and medications. Next, bring on board items that’ll help keep you entertained, like your laptop or a good read. It’s also smart to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. And of course, don’t forget to toss in toiletry items like a toothbrush, deodorant and a fresh set of clothes.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of restricted items differs between air carriers, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes things like tools, metal cutlery, spray paint and flares. Sporting equipment like bows and arrows, and objects that could harm other people, such as pepper spray and firearms, aren’t allowed in the cabin either.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your goal here is to be as comfortable as you can. Layer up with loose, natural fibers and remember to pack a cardigan in case it gets chilly in the cabin. Opt for well-fitting, flat shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell a little during the flight. Leave the high heels and heavy hiking boots in your checked luggage.
- Most travelers have heard about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by long periods of inactivity. There’s plenty you can do to reduce your risk. Wear a pair of compression socks or tights, drink plenty of water and move your legs and feet. Wander up and down the aisles of the cabin or perform some simple exercises in your seat.