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Bus tours in Europe have long occupied their large-scale niche in the domestic market tourism services. Many of our fellow citizens, mostly those who are especially easy-going and prone to pleasant adventures (to which, by the way, I include myself), are happy to go on sightseeing-rich and quite easy for the wallet trips to various countries of the world (Europe - in particular).

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bus tourists(hereinafter referred to as “us”), neither imaginary bus inconveniences, nor long journeys, nor numerous and, as a rule, long excursions, stop us. After all, the most important secret of a successful bus tour is our positive attitude throughout the trip. And so that some everyday difficulties that can spoil our vacation still do not cause us inconvenience, we have learned to competently adapt to them.

Would you like to follow our lead and unforgettable days in European countries and cities? Then our “tourist tips” and a list of necessary things to take with you on the road, going on a bus trip, will be most useful to you!

So, what to take with you on the road?

For maximum comfort on the bus, you must have a small pillow in your luggage (the most convenient is an inflatable one in the shape of a crescent). In the cold season, do not forget to take a blanket.

Shoes should be comfortable, as you have to walk a lot. For cool evenings, it is worth taking warm clothes, for bad weather - a windbreaker and an umbrella. Hats in winter, sunglasses in summer. Indeed, as the Scandinavians say: "There is no bad weather, there is only the inability to properly adapt to it."

To take a shower in the hotel you need to take rubber slippers(Vietnamese). It should also be noted that soap and towels are usually present in all hotel rooms, but the iron, hair dryer and shampoo are not issued in all hotels. True, your own towel and bathing suit will come in handy if your tour program includes visiting baths or water parks.

Before you travel, be sure to create your personal first aid kit with medicines that you usually use. Wet wipes for hands are also very useful.

From products it is best to take dry soups, vegetables, fruits, sliced ​​bread, cheese and vacuum-packed meat products, as well as tea bags, coffee, sugar.

In the hot season, we recommend taking your favorite refreshing the drinks – mineral water, juices - for the entire route (5-10 liters per person), since they are much more expensive abroad. Water in plastic bottles can be “stored” in the luggage compartment of the bus, and you will not have to carry your water supplies from hotel to hotel.

crockery it is best to take a light, unbreakable one. So that you can have a bite to eat and drink hot tea in the room, either a boiler or a small electric kettle (1-1.5 liters) will come in handy.

Don't forget all your charging device for mobile phones and cameras, as well as spare films, cassettes, flash cards and batteries (if necessary), as well as a player, a notebook and a pen. If you take another small bag, you will have no problem placing numerous purchases and souvenirs.

And most importantly, don't forget money. For personal needs (not counting optional excursions, which are better included in the amount of expenses in advance), it is recommended to carry at least 100 euros per person in Eastern Europe and at least 300 euros in Western Europe.

Oh, yes… and still try to take as few unnecessary things as possible with you on the road (this already applies mainly to us, the fair sex), otherwise the endless transfers from hotel to hotel will turn your trip into a nightmare.

Towels you do not need to take them with you, since they will be in every hotel, and there is no reason to take extra money.

hair dryer if you need a hair dryer, then you need to take it! it is not available in hotels.

What to take with you on the bus?

General luggage is recommended to be put into several bags so that one, small and compact, can be taken with you on the bus. Perhaps it will be a very popular beauty case today, which is offered complete with a modern travel suitcase - it is not so important. The main thing is that the bag that you take to the cabin should contain the most necessary things on the bus, since access to the luggage compartment will be difficult until you arrive and check into the hotel.

Take a pillow with you, wet wipes, some groceries, a bottle of water, a magazine or a book, change slippers (you can use flip flops prepared for taking a shower), warm socks for the cold season, glasses.

By the way, for long journeys it is better to choose clothes made from natural non-wrinkling fabrics and forget about jeans, because if you have to sit and recline for a long time in them, the road risks turning into a real hard labor.

How much money to take with you?

Approximately as much as the cost of your tour - this is a rough estimate. In more detail: You look at the tour program where excursions are described, as well as optional ones with an indication of their cost, you decide which ones you will participate in, and how much you can spend or save.

First of all, you expect such expenses as: payment for food, transport, entertainment, souvenirs, etc. For a full meal in most European countries, you should reserve about 12 € (Euro) per person, a dinner without alcohol can cost a little more - 15-20 €. In Eastern Europe, prices are usually 2 times lower. Hotels may not always be located within the city, so you need to put in your budget about 40 € for travel to public transport. The fare for public transport ranges from 0.8 to 5 €, depending on the country and city. The bus on which you travel takes you to the hotels, on which you make sightseeing and additional excursions. Free time You organize at your own will and, of course, at your own expense. The tour operator from which you are traveling reserves the right to replace the hotel with an equivalent and order of excursions within the cost of the tour. The cost of entrance tickets to museums is from 2 to 20 €. The cost of tickets for concerts and performances is from 25 € and more. We recommend that you have at least 300-600 USD with you. for personal expenses, depending on the route you choose.

Total, add everything up and get the amount that you need to take with you!

Still need to take more small money(euro) 1, 5 - this will allow you to buy souvenirs without any problems, and pay!

CURRENCY EXCHANGE
In private exchange offices take a commission of up to 10%. In hotels, the commission is reduced to 5%. In banks, the commission is 2%. Banks, exchange offices are open on weekdays from 9.00 to 11.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00. It is recommended to change currency at exchange offices, as they have a more favorable rate. Commission fee from 1 to 10 percent. In exchangers, you should always ask how much money you will receive in return, even if 0% commission is indicated. collection.
In order for you to feel comfortable in Europe, it would be good to have the currency of all the countries that you pass through or the countries where you spend most of the tour, and, nevertheless, if you take the main amount in euros, try to have small denominations . Please use the possibility of an exchange on the way, because. upon arrival in the city, exchange offices may already be closed.
money exchange system in Western Europe provides for commissions. So try to find exchange office with the inscription "No commission" (no commission), or ask about the "clean" exchange rate, only after that you can make an exchange.

How much alcohol and cigarettes can I take with me?

It is allowed to carry 2 liters of alcohol and 2 packs of cigarettes across the border from Ukraine (all things are checked at customs), 4 liters of alcohol per person can be imported into Ukraine.- it is best to put alcohol andcigarettes from the top, so they won't check every item at the border. Although they can - especially on the Hungarian border.

Thus, if you follow all the tips and recommendations described above, you can spend time on the bus with pleasure and benefit for your horizons. In fact, this is what we strive for when going on bus tours, isn't it? ..

Have a nice trip!...

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Bus tours to Europe are gaining more and more popularity in tourism. This is a great opportunity to visit several countries at once in one trip at an affordable price. Tourists go on such tours ready for an active excursion program, sometimes for night crossings. Going on the road, many questions arise: what clothes and shoes to take? What bags will be needed? Where to put your passport? Do you need utensils and food? How much money will you need with you? What things not to forget? The answers to these questions are contained in this article.

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clothing

The choice of clothes depends on the season, but it is worth remembering that the weather in different countries differs. Check the weather forecast for the countries you are going to.

Take clothes that will be comfortable to move in. There will be no time to iron clothes, so they should not wrinkle much. In winter, do not forget warm socks, mittens, a large scarf, and a jumper. Take blouses, jumpers that are not too thick, but warm, for example, fleece. In rainy weather, waterproof trousers and a raincoat will not be superfluous. In summer - what is more convenient to walk in - shorts, T-shirts, T-shirts.

Take practical outerwear so that you can sit on benches or the sidewalk, the lawn and not mess it up. If you are traveling in the cool season, the jacket will have to be folded on the top shelf of the bus. In winter, it is better to wear not a coat or a fur coat, but a light down jacket, a jacket in the off-season, and take a windbreaker with you in the summer. If countries differ in temperature differences, take things with a detachable lining.

Shoes

Shoes should be comfortable for long walks. There are a lot of cobblestone pavements in Europe, so it is better not to take shoes with heels. Don't forget to bring flip flops for the beach. Shoes for a winter trip should be waterproof, for summer - light, breathable. Be sure to break in new shoes before traveling. Take a small shoe polish with you. Also, for unforeseen cases, it will be good to have glue for Moment type shoes with you.

bags

AT bus tour You will need 3 bags. The first is luggage, that is, the bag that will be in luggage compartment bus and, accordingly, get it when you check into the hotel. It is more convenient if such a bag is on wheels. The second is a bag, a package or a backpack that you take on the bus, there will be necessary things - food, dishes, a first aid kit, an umbrella, etc. The third is a small bag that will hang on your shoulder or neck - keep documents, money, guidebooks, phone. This handbag will be inseparable with you even at stops, so as not to leave valuables on the bus.

Documentation

In addition to those documents that you will be given in a travel agency - a ticket, train tickets, plane tickets, you should take with you copies of foreign and Russian passports and a couple of photographs. This is in case of loss of documents, they will be needed for the consulate. Of course, don't forget your passports. It is better not to leave the original documents on the bus, even if the stop is short, carry them with you, or you can put them in your luggage bag, guides usually advise this, since the luggage compartment is closed and opens only upon arrival at the hotel. But do not forget that you will definitely need a passport when moving across the border.

first aid kit

Be sure to collect at home a first-aid kit of the medicines that you use. Put in it painkillers, antipyretics, tablets for the gastrointestinal tract, activated charcoal, bandage, adhesive plasters. Be sure to take a first aid kit with you on the bus.

Dishes and food

On the bus tour, you will need a mug with a lid, a spoon, a plate, a knife. Instead of a plate, you can take a large thermo mug if you like to brew instant soups, cereals. All utensils must be unbreakable. You can take a kettle, as not all hotel rooms have kettles, and arriving there late in the evening, it will not be possible to walk and look for it.

From food, take snacks that you will need if you want to eat between stops. It can be dried fruits, nuts, biscuits, bread, sweets. There will always be boiling water on the bus, so take tea, coffee bags, instant food.

In hot weather, take soft drinks, mineral water, juice with you.

Money

On a trip, take, in addition to large and small money, the latter will be needed at a sanitary stop, since in Europe toilets are mostly paid. Yes, and in souvenir shops with small money it will be easier to pay off. In addition, in tourist centers petty theft is developed, so it is better to keep money in several places.

Usually, bus tours provide only breakfast, and lunch and dinner for your own money. Lunch often takes place at one of the parking lots, in roadside restaurants, and dinner at the hotel. You should set aside at least 20-30 euros per day for food and multiply by the number of days. Also, about 300-500 euros will be needed for excursions. It is advisable to have 200-300 euros with you in case of unforeseen expenses.

Don't forget to bring with you:

camera, lots of batteries or accumulators

phone, charger

toiletries

thread, needle

notebook, pen

For comfort on the bus, take:

• a blanket, it will be especially needed when moving at night

a special inflatable pillow under the head in the shape of a crescent, a very convenient thing. Sold in tourist shops.

you can take a mask over your eyes to make it more comfortable to sleep when moving at night

plastic water bottle, wet wipes, soap or hand sanitizer

Have a good trip!

Bus tours is the most interesting type of tourism. During one trip you will have a unique opportunity to cross the borders of several states. You can see the sights European capitals, compare them, evaluate each at its true worth and come back here again. In order for you to have a good time while traveling, we have created this guide, in which we give you useful rules and recommendations.

Bus tours have their own specifics:

it is impossible to determine the exact time of arrival at the hotels due to the fact that during the trip we cross many borders, the time of passage of which cannot be precisely determined. play an important role in bus tours weather, traffic jams and traffic jams, situations at the borders. Therefore, we recommend that you be patient, do not worry, and, of course, take an interesting book, a good magazine and your favorite video cassette with you on the road. During the journey, the bus makes technical stops every 4-5 hours, the duration of which is regulated by international rules. Exact time departures from cities, excursions, breakfast, an additional program is also announced by the leader of the group. This time is MANDATORY. Organize and plan your time properly. Try not to be late and arrive at the meeting point of the group at the appointed time, because the bus waits no more than 15 minutes, because it is necessary to maintain the tour program. Remember, late tourists catch up with the group on their own and at their own expense. The excursion program in the cities is conducted by both local licensed guides and our employees who have great experience. Getting to know and walking around the city is not the equivalent sightseeing tour, i.e. information is given briefly. Free time in the cities is provided for sightseeing. Without plunging into the life of the city, without wandering, without wandering, without talking with local residents, You will not feel the atmosphere of countries and cities.

What are the restrictions?

If you are over 70 or overweight (clothing size over 56), tall (over 195 cm), then you should be prepared for some inconvenience when traveling by bus. Also, we strongly do not recommend taking children under 5 years old with you on a trip. Attention! Due to the fact that some of our compatriots use inexpensive bus tours for the purpose of illegal emigration, please note that information about such tourists is immediately submitted to the police and the embassy.

Who is an escort?

An escort is not only an employee of a travel company, whose duties include accompanying tourists on the bus along the route, organizing accommodation, transportation, crossing borders and ensuring meetings with guides, but also your assistant, who will always try to answer any question and solve problems that have arisen.

What to take with you on the road?

Your luggage must include a small pillow, a blanket and comfortable shoes, as well as an umbrella for changeable weather. It is better to put your luggage in several bags: with groceries and things you need on the bus, as well as with things that you will only need at the hotel. From products it is best to take dry soups, vegetables, fruits, sliced ​​bread, tea and coffee packaged in bags, refined sugar. You need to bring utensils with you. When traveling, it is very convenient to use wet alcohol wipes. Take a personal first aid kit. When visiting the water park, you must have bathing accessories; on tours with a sea holiday, glasses and a hat to protect from the sun are desirable.

How to plan your expenses?

You have paid the travel agency for the tour, but this is only part of your expenses. What expenses are still waiting for you? First of all, this is payment for food, transport, entertainment, souvenirs, etc. For a full meal in most European countries, you should reserve about 12 € (EUR) per person, a dinner without alcohol can cost a little more - 15-20 €. In Eastern Europe, prices are usually 2 times lower. Hotels may not always be located within the city, so you need to put in your budget about 40 € for public transport. The fare for public transport ranges from 0.5 to 5 €, depending on the country and city. The bus on which you travel takes you to the hotels, on which you make sightseeing and additional excursions. You organize your free time at your own will and, of course, at your own expense. The company reserves the right to replace the hotel with an equivalent one and the order of excursions within the cost of the tour. The cost of entrance tickets to museums is from 2 to 20 €. The cost of tickets for concerts and performances is from 25 € and more. We recommend that you carry at least $300–600 with you. for personal expenses, depending on the route you choose.

Border control and customs.

In each country you will go through customs and border control. It is strictly forbidden to get off the bus while crossing the border, enter into negotiations with officials at the border, take pictures and videotape. In this case, the cameras can be confiscated by border guards and are not subject to return. At the border control, a passport with the necessary visas is presented. If your passport and visas are in order, then you will pass the border control, which will be evidenced by a stamp in your passport about crossing the border at this border point. If you have a false or expired passport, as well as if your passport does not contain a visa or contains erroneous data, which can happen, you may be removed from the route. At Russian customs, you, your luggage and your hand luggage are subject to inspection. At the same time, you present a customs declaration. At each border, the customs clearance procedure and passport control repeats. You can export without a certificate up to 000 (with filling out a declaration), and up to 00 (without filling out a declaration) or the equivalent in any other currency, including Russian rubles. For surplus, a certificate is required, which is obtained at any bank when purchasing currency. We recommend that you carry an internal Russian passport or a copy of it. Since 2005, the import into the territory of the EU countries (including Poland and Finland) of products of animal origin has been STRICTLY PROHIBITED. For violation of the rules, customs charges a fine.

What is the best currency to take?

In order for you to feel comfortable in Europe, it would be good to have the currency of all the countries that you pass through or the countries where you spend most of the tour, and, nevertheless, if you take the main amount in euros, try to have small denominations . Please use the possibility of an exchange on the way, because. upon arrival in the city, exchange offices may already be closed.

How to navigate in the city?

If you get lost in an unfamiliar city in a foreign country, then we recommend several options:
1. Take a taxi, for this it is enough to know the name of your hotel and the street where it is located. When checking into a hotel, do not forget to take a business card or hotel booklet with you.
2. Get to a place from which you know the way.
3. Find out the way from passers-by or navigate on the map.

How to protect yourself from theft?

Almost every city has crime-prone areas that you simply don’t need to visit. They steal from tourists and in crowded places (in the subway, at train stations and when sightseeing), especially handbags. To avoid losing your money: do not keep all the cash together, break the available amount into several parts and keep it in different places. Do not carry money in open pockets, purses in transparent bags; do not leave valuables and money unattended in a conspicuous place in a hotel room, bus, restaurant; You must always carry your passport with you. REMEMBER that if you lose your passport, you will have to restore it at the Russian consulate on your own (the escort has no right to violate the tour program) and at your own expense.

How to exchange currency?

Money exchange is carried out either in banks (Sberbanks) or in exchange offices. Small amounts for the first time can always be exchanged at the hotel, but the rate may be lower. Upon exchange, a check is issued. It is not recommended to exchange money from your hands - you can be deceived. The money exchange system in Western Europe provides for commissions (any). Therefore, try to find an exchange office with the inscription "No commision" (no commission), or ask about the "net" exchange rate. Only after that to make a currency exchange.

If you are behind the group...

It is sad. However, do not lose your head and panic. We considered the simplest case above. Worse if it happened outside the city or in another city. You will have to catch up with the group yourself. At such distances, a taxi will cost you a pretty penny, so you need to find a way to get there by train or regular bus. If you find it difficult to do this, then contact the police station or the embassy of the Russian Federation.

1. The bus will become a second home for you and your neighbors during the trip, so in order for the trip to pass in an unforgettable atmosphere, find a little patience in yourself, think not only about yourself, but also about others and concentrate your energies on getting only positive emotions .
2. We ask you to carefully handle the equipment on the bus, and put the garbage in individual bags and throw it away at the parking lots.
3. Avoid walking around the bus while driving - during emergency braking, this can lead to injuries and bruises and is strictly prohibited by the rules traffic.
4. Unfortunately, the toilets on the buses have limited capacity(about 20 liters), so they are designed for emergency situations, because on expressways You can't always stop right away. AT winter time The operation of the toilet is possible only at a positive temperature. Please use the toilets in the parking lots. We recommend budgeting around €10 for the toilets on the way. In the toilet, you must throw paper and hygiene bags into the trash can and never into the toilet. It is strictly forbidden to stand with your feet on the toilet, a group of tourists is traveling on the bus, not just one person.
5. The shelves above the seats are only for light items: outerwear, pillows, blankets and wash items, heavy items can fall while driving and injure you or your neighbors.
6. If you need to recline the back of the chair, warn the neighbor behind about this so that this does not come as a surprise to him. Try to do it smoothly so as not to injure and bruise the tourists sitting in the back.
7. You can use boiling water only with the permission of the head of the group at a certain time (2 times a day). Since the capacity for boiling water is limited (about 5 liters), we recommend taking a thermos with you and periodically replenishing it in cafes and hotels, but by no means on the bus, think about your neighbors. It should be noted that in winter (at sub-zero temperatures) there may be failures in the supply of hot water. And do not forget that excessive fluid intake during a trip leads to swelling of the limbs.
8. It is strictly forbidden to put bags in the aisle. For traffic safety purposes, the passage must be free.
9. After 22:00, we ask you to keep quiet on the bus, your neighbors may need peace.
10. Drinking alcohol and smoking on the bus is strictly prohibited!
11. Please note that the bus makes stops in accordance with traffic regulations. AT major cities there are pedestrian zones where the movement of vehicles is prohibited, so walking tours.
12. In European countries, the rules of conduct may differ somewhat from those adopted in Russia, for example, you may
to fine for thrown garbage (cigarette butts), smoking in public places or crossing the road in the wrong place.

Tourists who grossly violate the rules of conduct on the bus and threaten the safety and good mood of others by their actions are disembarked without compensation for the cost of the ticket.

Hotel

1. In hotels, silence and cleanliness must be observed, and household waste should be thrown into the trash cans.
2. It should be borne in mind that check-in at the hotel is carried out after 14:00, and the check-out time in most European hotels is 10:00 am, regardless of the time of arrival at the hotel.
3. If you use a mini-bar, telephone, video channel in your room, do not forget to pay for these services at the reception.
4. Do not use excessive force when using the equipment of the room, treat it with care - the cost of compensation for possible damage can amount to a significant amount.
5. In many hotels in the autumn-winter season, the desired temperature in the room is set by a special thermostat on the heating radiators.
6. Remember to take food out of buffet(spoil the opinion of Russian tourists) is prohibited, otherwise hotels may impose heavy fines on violators.
7. Before you take brochures, postcards, etc. from the stand in the hotel, find out their cost.
8. You should come to breakfast at the time appointed by the group leader on your own.
9. Be careful and try not to forget anything anywhere. The hotel administration, as a rule, is not responsible for the loss of valuables, money and documents left in the room.

A must have for a traveler, or what things you should take with you to the passenger compartment of the bus in order to easily survive the move.

Documents and money. This is the most important thing you have on any trip. Passport and insurance should always be with you. You can even put them in a separate small bag. The money should be divided into several parts and distributed among different bags. Just do not put them in a suitcase, which you then check in as luggage. If you have an international card, take cash with you anyway. It is also advisable to have photocopies of all documents.

What is meant by documents?

• passport with visa
• medical insurance,
• bus tickets (airplane, train),
• driver's license + car documents and insurance (if you drive your own car),
• printouts of hotel, hostel, apartment reservations.

Pillow. In a sitting position, it is not so easy to find a comfortable position for sleeping, which significantly overloads the neck. But the cervical spine should rest during sleep. If you do not give him a break, then after a long trip on the bus or after a night move, you will no longer have time for excursions. In order not to overload the suitcase, buy an inflatable pillow.

Plaid. “Do you need to take a blanket even in summer?” - Asked my friend, going on a tour of Europe. Yes, even in summer. Buses are often air conditioned. Moreover, if you can still do something with individual air conditioners, then with a general ventilation system it is unlikely. I most often take with me a thin sports towel from Decathlon - it is large, but twisted into a small convenient "bun".

Warm sweater. And best of all a bike with a hood. It should be taken for the same reason that the plaid appeared on this list. Do not underestimate the air conditioners of modern buses and the cold windows of budget cabs.

Food. Food on the road is a separate issue. Have you already prepared sandwiches and chicken in foil? Why did you do it?

• It is best to take light foods with you, from which there will be no problems with digestion. Fruits or vegetables in a dense peel (bananas, apples, pears, cucumbers), as well as mixtures of nuts and dried fruits, are excellent for this.
• Bread should be replaced with bran bread or crackers.
• Boiled eggs can only be taken on the road with a whole shell, while they must be hard-boiled.
• Boiled potatoes will last longer if boiled in their jackets (food cooked in water automatically becomes perishable).
• Cheese or meat cuts should be vacuum-packed and eaten immediately after opening. Keep in mind that often meat and dairy products cannot be transported across the border, so they will have to be “liquidated” on their home territory (or not taken with you at all).
• It is more convenient to carry juices and other drinks in single packages or small bottles. But this is unprincipled.
• Try not to take too much "dry" food: cookies, crackers, chips.
• Instant cereals and mashed potatoes are a convenient dish on the road, but you shouldn’t get too carried away with them either.

Wet wipes. How else are you going to wash your hands on the road?

Power bank (or external battery). Today, many buses already have sockets. In many, but not all. If the road is going to be long, you should have a portable power supply on hand in order to recharge your gadgets in time and always be in touch. You never know.

Interchangeable socks. Imagine that all day long you trampled foreign paving stones with your favorite sneakers, and then, finally, got on the bus, settled comfortably in a chair and took off your shoes. Have pity on the neighbors! A pair of interchangeable socks is unlikely to take up much space in a backpack.

• A little more about clothes: on the bus it is better to wear not tight jeans or dresses, but comfortable sweatpants.

Travel set. Transfer from suitcase to hand luggage toothpaste, brush and small towel. In Europe, gas stations and "mushroom" stops are often equipped with civilian toilets where you can brush your teeth and wash your face.

• A complete travel kit also includes shampoo and shower gel. They can be left in a suitcase, but in order not to drag liters of awl-soap products, I advise you to pour them into small jars. Save a lot of space and lighten your load.

first aid kit. Do not leave the first aid kit in the suitcase that you are going to check in. When your head hurts on the road, your stomach catches you, or you get sick on a mountain serpentine, you will understand why this advice is correct.

What should be included in the first aid kit (in brackets are the drugs that I most often take with me, your list may be different).

• Painkillers (No-shpa, Spazmalgon),
• antipyretics (Paracetamol, Coldrex, Teraflu),
• cold relief powders (ORVIcold)
• lozenges or sprays for sore throats (Septolete, Ingalipt)
• remedies for motion sickness (Avia-Sea),
• remedy for indigestion (Mezim),
• tablets for food poisoning (activated charcoal),
• diarrhea remedies (Smekta),
• antiallergic drugs (Diazolin, Loratadin),
• cream for protection from the sun or from burns (Panthenol),
• individual medicines for chronic diseases,
• patch.

Mask for sleep. This item is optional - for those who cannot sleep without a mask at home. On the road, she is unlikely to save the situation. I don't usually take it.

• Bus life hack: sometimes the seats on buses not only recline, but also move away from each other, resulting in more space between adjacent seats.

Notepad and pen. You just can't always rely on technology.

I'm like Monica from Friends - I love lists. Especially when it comes to travel. I have a universal list of what I need to take with me, which helps me every time. I just make a photocopy of the list, and then cross off all the items on it as I move things into the suitcase. This helps to get ready quickly and not forget anything.

If you are too lazy to make lists or do not know what you might need on the road, I can recommend several services that will take over the work of compiling lists.

www.v-dorogu.com - generates a list of necessary things based on where you are going, on what, for what purpose and where you will stop.

www.spisokvdorogu.ru - offers a universal list for the road, which can be adjusted. You can choose ready-made lists depending on which vacation option you prefer or which country you are going to.

www.lifehacker.ru/special/travel-checklist - a checklist from Lifehacker.