After three years, immigration restrictions have finally been lifted to their pre-epidemic state. No quarantine or testing is now required when you travel! Check out Instagram and you’ve probably noticed friends who have already gone on trips. You might even be thinking about taking time off work yourself! Whether you’re planning a short trip or a long one, travelling to Asia or somewhere else across the world, check if you have these items before you head off!

Essential Items for Long Trip	Essential Items for Short Trip
Luggage & Storage
Pocket WiFi / SIM Card
Portable Translator
Travel Hair Dryer / Hair Styler
Camera & Tripod
Travel Charger & Adaptor & Cable
Anti-theft Wallet
Facial Mask	Luggage Scale
Electric Shaver	Portable Sanitiser
Travel Iron	Umbrella
Combination Lock
Foldable Electric Kettle
Personal Towel
Neck Pillow
Travel Cloth Storage

Checklist for Long / Short Trips

Luggage & Storage

Packing your luggage for a trip is not an easy task especially for women. With cosmetics, skincare products, jewellery as well as clothes, it’s not easy to fit everything into a suitcase. Sometimes you are only allowed carry-on luggage for short-haul trips and budgets flights. So make sure you pack smart, so your luggage won’t be overweight!

Pocket WiFi / SIM Card

Besides accessing general information, restaurant details and maps, you’ll certainly want to take photos and post them on social media for all your friends. The most popular methods to access the internet via pocket WiFi and SIM cards. Choose according to your browsing habits and budget before travelling.

Portable Translator

One inconvenience when travelling abroad is the language barrier. It’s not easy asking for directions or ordering food in a country where they don’t speak your language. So taking a portable translator with you to quickly translate between your native language and the language of your destination is always a good idea.

Travel Hair Dryer / Hair Styler

When you travel, you are often in a good mood and have extra time to look nice. And there's no shortage of photo opportunities too! When you wake up in the morning, the thing you need to take care of is your hair. A portable hair straightener and curler is a must-have for ladies. Some even bring their own hair dryer to avoid drying out their hair with the ones provided by the hotel.

Camera & Tripod

Whether travelling with friends, family or by yourself, there are occasions when you'll want to take a nice group shot. Due to language barriers, you may not be able to get someone to take a photo of you, or you may not be satisfied with the result. A camera and a tripod are indispensable items to capture lovely scenery or great group shot.

Travel Charger & Adaptor & Cable

Mobile phones, cameras, laptops, even hair straighteners all need to be charged! The travel charger is vital for charging your mobile phone especially after constant navigation GPS use, e-payments, or taking hundreds of photos. And don’t forget to bring an adaptor. Because different countries like Japan, Korea and Europe (but not the UK) use different power sockets to Hong Kong.

Adaptor Type	Applicable Places
International standard plug (3 flat pins)	China, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina
American standard plug (one round and two flat pins)	USA, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan
British standard plug (3 square pins)	UK, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Maldives, Qatar
European standard plug (two round pins)	Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Spain, Sweden
South African standard plug (three round pins)	South Africa, India, Russia

Anti-theft Wallet

When travelling with cash, it’s important to stay vigilant. New advances in technology makes it easy for thieves to scan your credit card, Octopus, or even your smart ID card to steal your property and information even with no contact at all. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) anti-theft wallets are designed to intercept other signals so unscrupulous thieves cannot scan sensor-enabled cards. This way, you can worry less about your credit cards and personal data being stolen and enjoy your holiday more!

Checklist for Long Trips

Facial Mask

Long distance travel can cause your skin to become dry, and if you are not accustomed to different time zones, your skin can deteriorate rapidly. So, if you want to keep your skin looking fresh, remember to pack a few facial masks to keep your skin hydrated and supple.

Electric Shaver

Most women will have a hair straightener in their luggage and likewise guys should have an electric shaver on hand to help them be picture-perfect for selfies! If you want to look nice and tidy, an electric shaver is a must for regular grooming.

Travel Iron

Apart from styling your hair, you want to look smart. No one want to see a shirt or suit full of creases. Travel irons although compact are effective in removing creases. They don’t take up much space, they’re lightweight and easy to carry and use. Consider your needs and check if the travel iron comes with a current-to-voltage converter before buying.

Combination Lock

You may end up buying some valuable items during your trip or you may need to check-in your luggage on the way back at an airport. The chance of luggage being stolen when not in sight is high. To ensure that your luggage is adequately protected, a good lock is essential! Different types of locks are available nowadays including USB, fingerprint and Bluetooth locks which may be just the additional security you need!

Foldable Electric Kettle

Apart from germ-infested towels, electric kettles are also one of the less recommended items to use at a hotel. If you need to use the provided kettle, we recommend boiling the water 2-3 times before actual use, otherwise it may have an adverse effect on your health. Or get yourself a foldable travel kettle instead! They are compact and come with three functions including boiling, cooking, and keeping warm. Now you can cook pot noodles in your room anytime!

Personal Towel

We’ve heard horror stories about hotel and bath towels. Not particularly clean, full of bacteria and germs that can cause health issues. If you don’t want to use a hotel towel, bring your own towel. It’s more hygienic and safeguards your health for peace of mind.

Neck Pillow

It’s not uncommon to be on a plane for 7, 8 or more hours. Seats on board are often hard and uncomfortable. Bring a neck pillow to ease discomfort during long-haul flights. A suitable and comfy neck pillow can help you avoid unnecessary shoulder and neck pain so you can arrive in better shape.

Travel Cloth Storage

If you’re going away for a long period, bring adequate clothing. A cloth storage will help you sort and pack your bags nicely.

Checklist for Short Trips

Luggage Scale

When you travel in Asia, you can often get very affordable airline tickets. But they usually come with strict limits on the amount of luggage you can carry. If you are not careful, you could end up paying a lot for excess weight. Get yourself a luggage scale so you know exactly how much your suitcase weighs!

Portable Sanitiser

Even though the epidemic is now considered endemic, we should not take it lightly. Carry a portable sanitiser to safeguard your health and that of your travel companions.

Umbrella

The weather can be unpredictable. Always carry have an umbrella on hand to keep you dry in case it rains or snows!

Business Travel Checklist

Essential Items for Business Travel
Smart Notebook ✔️	Laptop ✔️	Single-ear Bluetooth Headset ✔️
Pen ✔️	Computer Bag ✔️	Portable Projector & Webcam ✔️

Smart Notebook

There may be occasions when you need to jot down notes. After scribbling on your smart notebook, the data converts into a computer file via a phone scanning program! No more smudge marks, no more blurred handwriting! Dry tissue paper or fingers won't smear the handwriting either. Simply wipe it off with a wet tissue to write on the surface of the notebook again. Perfect for businesspeople.

Pen

Besides a notebook, don’t forget another important writing tool – a pen. Whether you are jotting down notes for work or filling out immigration forms on a plane, a pen is essential!

Computer Bag

Carry a computer bag around to store important documents when you get in and out of airplanes or move from place to place.

Laptop

The most important thing is your laptop. When choosing a laptop, it is important to know what you need the laptop for, the ideal size, screen resolution, CPU size and weight. If you still can’t make up your mind, contact our knowledgeable shop staff for assistance.

Single-ear Bluetooth Headset

Ideal for people who are always on the move. The single ear Bluetooth headset eliminates chatter in the background. Whether you're walking through a busy city street or surrounded by noisy people, your voice will be heard loud and clear on the other side.

Portable Projector & Webcam

If your work requires frequent presentations, a portable projector is just what you need to present to business partners.