6. Bring extra headphones
It’s inevitable. It’s a fact of life. You’re going to lose your headphones.
There is a simple answer: make sure to bring a few extra pairs. That way, if you’re on the plane, the bus, the train, the boat or in the car, you always have an extra set on you.
Also consider bringing an MP3 player, loaded with music and audio books. Depending on how much traveling you will be doing in country, it comes in handy. It’s also nice to supplement the long, trans-continental flights and the layovers in various airports.
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A canal gate in Bangkok. Taken on Dec. 4, 2015.