Traveling can be made enjoyable by planning in a better way. Whether you are going for a business travel or pleasure trip, make sure you have all the necessary items required for a pleasant trip. There are so many options today that a person doesn’t always have to use a travel agency. The Internet has made it possible for traveler’s to save a lot of money. Below are 10 essential things a traveler should possess for a peaceful trip.

-Knowledge of Destination : Its always better to get a map of the areas you are going to touch. Just start ahead of time if you have several spots to go and if you are going alone just have a knowledge of the routes prior to starting your journey lest you get lost.

-Personal Items : Make sure you don't forget to take your personal items with you. Your tooth paste and brush, clean under garments, wallet with money, comb cosmetics etc are very important. You can also have a small carry bag for your toiletries and a small place in your wallet for your tickets and passports so that its handy.

-Medicines for First aid : Just ensure that you take all those medicines with you which you have on a regular basis and also first aid kit in case of any emergency.

-Footwear : Choose your footwear according to your trip. If your travel involves lots of sight seeing, bring a comfortable pair if shoes. If your trip involves sports like hiking or wake boarding, bring your footwear accordingly.

-Apparel: While selecting your apparels, make sure they are according to the weather conditions prevailing over the destination of your travel. Wrinkle free clothes are ideal .

-Guide book : Have a guide book to organize your days and making arrangements ahead of time .

-Tote Bag: Take a large tote bag tucked inside your suitcase. This bag can be used to put the additional purchased items and carried out as another bag.

-Security for luggage : Its wise to get a spare key for your luggage in order to have as an alternative in case the original key is lost.

-Insurance : Travel can be easier in public transportation, but sometimes its not possible. On such occasions a rented car is useful. Ensure that there is no damage in the car and ask the clerk to write it down if any lest you are charged for it.

-Labels :The last thing would be to have a label outside and inside of your luggage to avoid confusion. It is also wise to have your address within so that you can get back your luggage easily in case it is lost.