Gone are the days when traveling was supposed to be all about packing your bags, and the most formidable challenge to surpass was picking the destination. But not anymore! Today the most important thing for everyone is to keep themselves from the nasty Covid-19 virus, especially for teens. Yes, that’s right!
The world is trying hard to adjust to the new normal and get on with the life they had before Covid-19 caused huge turbulence. This brings us to the point that with some precautionary measures and essentials, you can pursue your travel dreams. Feeling confused and scared? Let us clear that up for you.
Yeah! The travel industry has seen some dramatic shifts in the past year, and now with new strains of the virus, the list of essentials is getting bigger every day. People are trying to do everything in their power to keep themselves safe from getting infected.
So, if youngsters are planning to take a short trip to blow off some steam and get away from the online school chaos, here are some of the things they shouldn’t skimp on or forget packing. Remember, the danger is still out there, so it is better to be armed than to face the repercussions. Let’s take a look at a few of those essentials we were talking about.
Clear face masks
Now you might be thinking that stocking up on masks was already on your shopping list, then why are we mentioning it again. Well, believe it or not, but don’t you feel frustrated when you have to scream at someone because they just can’t read your lips because of a heavy mask on your face and get all confused about whatever you want to say. But that ends now! Thanks to comfortable, communicative, and clear face masks that have bridged the gap between the listener and the speaker. These masks are designed exclusively to hug your face and are built to last. This means that you can reuse them after washing them with antibacterial and antiseptic soap.
How cool is that? With the help of the latest and chic clear masks, people can now actually see your facial expressions and read your lips which weren’t possible with the normal cloth masks. In fact, the introduction of clear face masks is definitely a fantastic way to ease the struggle of physically impaired people who need to read lips to communicate with each other.
So, wearing clear masks on your trip would definitely be a good option to take some selfies for your social media where your followers can see your facial expressions even with the mask on. That’s the DREAM!
Hand Gloves
Regardless of how careful you are, you end up touching public surfaces such as handles and railings. So, you need to stay extra cautious while traveling. That’s why you need to have gazillion pairs of hand gloves for added protection. Wearing gloves while touching public surfaces will keep you from coming into direct contact with germs, bacteria, and viruses. But you need to follow the standard glove removal method, which is to reach out for the inside part and take it off without touching the outer side and completing the task by sanitizing or washing the hands.
Disinfectant spray and sanitizers
Let’s be honest; using public washrooms was never safe. Taking a trip can force you to pee in public restrooms, which can’t be safe in the contemporary era when staying away from a virus is on the priority list of everyone, literally. So, it is better to carry disinfecting wipes and sprays with you whenever you visit public washrooms. The wipes and sprays are ideal for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects of any shape.
You can use them to clean other important stuff such as your phones, keys, sunglasses, and everything else that you keep and pick up off potentially contaminated counters. The medical experts also recommend using disinfectant sprays to wipe and sanitize the high-touch surfaces around the seat while traveling. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and Voila! You are good to go for your safe and virus-free trip.
Cutlery
Not many people prefer carrying cutlery with them on a trip because of added baggage, but it definitely comes in handy when you don’t want to eat at restaurants. Having food in your own cutlery will eliminate the risk of coming in contact with the virus because you are not eating in one that has already been used by someone before. Therefore, it would be apt to say that carrying disposable or reusable cutlery while traveling is a good way to keep yourself safe.
It might seem like an excessive burden at first, but it is better to be safe than sorry in the end. Now you know why your mom had all those disposable plates every time you went for a family picnic?
Power banks
Power banks usually make it to every traveler’s list. Undoubtedly, it is a convenient way to ensure that your mobile phone doesn’t run out of battery in the middle of the night. Today, people prefer contactless payments, which means you can’t afford to have a discharged phone throughout your trip.
Also, you can’t risk getting into contact with viruses resting on publicly accessed power slots. So, having a portable charger has to be on the list of essentials. Further, you can recharge your power bank in your hotel room and get it ready for the next day. That was indeed easy peasy lemon squeezy.
To sum it all up!
You must know that a lot has changed in the past year, especially when it comes to travel. Now you can’t be all easy-breezy on your trip like you were on your previous spring breaks. Instead, you have to be extra careful, so you don’t bring any unwanted gifts home for your family and friends. Try to stay safe by carrying the essentials as mentioned above and enjoy your youthful days by having the utmost fun and by being a little bit responsible. Remember, a little caution can go a really long way!
