What Items Do You Pack First Before Going Away?

Passports and important items which you really need to travel with

I always tell myself as long as I have my passport, phone and wallet, everything else can be bought in an emergency.

Clothes. My phone and charger are last as I to use them often. We don't go abroad often my kids don't even have passports

I only need my passport and money, as everything else can usually be sorted at the destination.

Passports, bank card and my phone. Oh and my kindle, but that one goes everywhere with me anyway!

Havent been anywhere for so long now, but the usual passport, tickets, mobile etc. Then it depended where i was going but a clean pair of boxes and socks was always a must

anything i might need or want while im away.

I have devised a list which I have used for years now. Everytime I've been away and maybe forgotten something I've added it onto the list. Think I've got it down to a T now

Tickets, passport, phone and purse, meds and technology so I can keep in touch

Underwear, towel, clothes....the last thing I pack is my passport.

But I write a list before, so double check I have everything with me. Old style thing.

Clothes,make up,hairdryer snacks,...not been overseas in a while,otherwise passports,documents x

I recommend taking a physical copy of your travel insurance, and reading what you need to do in the event of a claim, and who you'll need to contact to get help or advice, before you leave. Make sure you know, and take, the insurer's claim assistance phone number to call in the event of an emergency, not just an email address.

I also recommend storing a digital copy of your passport photo page online, just in case you lose it.

I always take a Swiss army knife on holiday - it's the scissors that get used most!

If we go abroad I always pack phone chargers, passports, money and a bikini and flip flops into my carry on - if my luggage goes missing at least I can go for a swim