Packing - First Aid Kit
The funny thing about our first aid kit is that it is the one thing that I take great care in putting together, yet hope that I never actually need to use! A small, travel-sized first aid kit is not necessary, but it can certainly come in handy and save you from needing to buy an entire box of band-aids when all you need is one. Being prepared for a minor emergency gives peace of mind and avoids you needing to find a pharmacy if you have a weird allergic reaction to a funny bug or twist your ankle on cobblestones doing the local polka.
*If you are traveling with only carry-on bags make sure that all of your first aid items comply with carry-on standards. It is possible to find some products in individual foil packages eliminating the need to declare them while passing through security.
Band-aids - various sizes
First aid adhesive tape (multiple uses!)
Gauze pads (just a few)
Pain Reliever
Antihistamine
Moist wipes
Alcohol swabs
Cough drops/Throat lozenges
Oil of oregano/tea tree oil (or other antiseptic)
Anti-itch cream
Moleskin
Tweezers
Digestive Enzymes (seriously handy if you indulged in too much pasta or got over-excited at the seafood restaurant)
*I also take a small tin of Badger Winter Wonder Balm or something similar (alternatively a small amount of Vick's Vapour Rub in a travel sized tub would work the same). I like to have it on hand as an 'insurance policy', as it is extremely useful when dealing with coughs. To have to search for it in a foreign country, when all that's needed is a small amount, would be quite the hassle!
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