OAT Travel: How to Pack My Bags for Places to Go in England!

Visiting England is not just a journey but an overseas adventure travel that boasts amazing sceneries, interesting history, and rich culture. Meticulous planning is the key to a worry-free experience. Our goal is to help make your tourism day easy and without any surprises as you look forward to it anxiously.

Therefore, to help you pack during your OAT, here is an exhaustive guide taking into consideration every element. Our checklist is comprehensive and not just for a regular holiday but numerous occasions. Now we can start preparing and ready ourselves for these top places to go!

Your Mandatory Checklist Before You Do Anything!

Here are some things you need to organize and check before planning any traveling plan to England. Go through the list below:

• Prepare your overseas adventure travel (OAT) route
• Apply for a visa (if you haven’t or if it is needed)
•  Complete mandatory vaccinations (usually required after the COVID situation)
• Get a complete check-up at the doctor/dentist to ensure best health condition
• Check on your travel insurance
• Photocopy or scan important documents (passport, ID, maps, etc.)
• Note down important phone numbers and information in your email or a notebook.
•  Inform your bank beforehand to avoid any financial mishaps (if necessary)
• Book accommodation for your first night (Check the best hotels for booking and book your room(s) before they run out of space.)
• Download any offline applications for maps, routes, places to go, and touring spots.
• Download any movies you want to enjoy during your travels.
• Compile your favorite song, podcast, or instrumental playlist.
• Turn off the HVAC or any other sort of ventilation system in your home.
• Take out the trash before leaving.
• Water the plants/lawn or hire a person to do it in your absence.
• Hand over a duplicate key of your house/car to a family member/friend.
• Secure and double-check the doors and windows before leaving.
• If you have a pet then take them along or give them to a pet shelter till you are back.

Must-have Documents and Essentials during Travel

The first thing you need to do before booking a place ticket is to check the validity of your passport. If it has expired then that is your starting point. Get that first and then proceed to the next step of booking a plane ticket. Pro tip: Make sure that your passport has an expiry of more than 6 months for hassle-free overseas travel. Here is a list of the documents you need to have while traveling!

• Passport (Most important)
• ID card (For identification overseas)
• Plane or train ticket (keep a physical copy as it may be required)
• Reservation documents (e-ticket, train ticket, hotel reservation)
• Visa (if needed but some passports do not require a VISA, for example, Japanese Passport)
• International Driver’s License (If you wish to rent a car)
• Health insurance card (To tackle any medical emergencies)
• Travel insurance (Just to be super safe on the trip)
• Credit card
• Cash
• Emergency Contacts (Family, Relatives, Friends, or Someone you know in England)
• Address of your accommodation (Airbnb, hotel, residence of someone you know)
• Vaccination card/certificate
• Carry your licenses for sailing, paragliding, diving, or similar activities.
• Your work or business card (Additional proof of identification)

Things You Need on the Plane, Bus, or Train

We have compiled a list of items that will help you during your travels. Go through the list to find out what you have missed from our list!

• Phone and charger (You do not want a dead phone on your travels!)
• Book or a Travel Guide (Know your places to visit)
• MP3 player (Music to pass time)
• Chewing gum (A little flavor to keep yourself occupied)
• Pen + notepad (To note down any important information)
• Travel pillow (For a comfortable traveling experience)
• Sleep mask (To get rid of irritating lights around you)
• Watch (Timeliness is always rewarding during travel)
• Sunglasses (Everyone wants that shade for their eyes or want to look cool)
• Snacks/sandwich (You never know when you can get hungry)
• Small water bottle (Hydration is essential)
• Nasal ointment for dry nose (If you have allergies or a nose condition)
• Hand sanitizer (Keep those germs and bacteria away from you.
• Glasses case (To keep those precious shades safe)
• Earplugs (Turn down the volume around you for a nice sleep)
• Disposable face mask (Keep yourself safe from dust, pollen, and bacteria/germs)
• Tissues (You can never expect a sudden sneeze or spill)
• Motion sickness medication (If you have height or motion sicknesses then these are you best friends)

Baggage and Hand Carries for Luggage

• The way you pack your things makes a huge difference. You would want the small things like chargers, wallet, cash, and cards in a smaller bag/fanny pack and the other things in a larger bag sent to the luggage. Here are the types of bags you need for your overseas adventure travel!
• Travel Packing Organizers (Socks, undergarments, and other small clothing stays in one place)
• Travel laundry bag (Keep your used clothing in it)
• Travel bag (Keep your precious items and keep them with you on your flight)
• Shoe bag (Keep your “Yeezys” and “Jordans” safe from dust and water)
• Rain cover for backpack (You do not want rainwater seeping into your bag)
• Luggage tag (You want to label all your luggage)
• Lightweight foldable backpack (If you need that extra space to keep extra essentials)
• Handbag (For quick access to essentials)
• Fanny pack (Your cash, cards, and phone go in this)
• Carry-on suitcase (For the rest of the luggage)

How to Pack Clothing for Every Situation?

Check out the list of clothing that we have compiled in a way to suit certain situations!