What to bring in the basic kit is not a universal first-aid kit, but for every traveler and every destination we have a kit that has everything you need. Obviously the most basic elements are always present, such as gauze, bandages, alcohol, etc.. But what happens to pregnant women, for example? This is what I meant. Come, then, piece by piece.
Let us be consistent, the purpose of a travel kit is neither more nor less than assist in the “first aid” and prevent injuries or mild symptoms to pass over, at least until we can be assisted properly by trained personnel.

The standard kit for travelers
lead in the bath aid kit sicoEn any basic travel kit should be without:
• Alcohol
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Povidone Iodine (Pervinox)
• Cotton
• Sterile Gauze
• tape fabric
• Scissors (can be rounded for safety)
• Thermometer
• Aspirin
• protective dressings (Band-Aids)
• Bandages
• Anti-inflammatories (eg ibuprofen) / Antihistamines / carbon pads (rather optional.)

lead in the bath aid kit sicoEstos elements should be sufficient to assist in case of bad luck for a short trip, obviously if you’re going to make a pilgrimage in the middle of the Amazon, only for a month , need much more than this simple first aid kit.

Returning then to the basics, and without entering specific diseases or accidents, the most common symptoms of discomfort usually fever, nausea, diarrhea and headaches.

To do this simply and anti-inflammatory painkillers for migraines and fever (if too high can be helped by applying cold compresses), antihistamines for motion sickness caused by travel (you can get a gum) and pills to cut carbon diarrhea.

Of course these are temporary solutions, mainly to relieve pain or discomfort during a journey. The first thing you should do if it’s negative symptoms persist see a doctor as soon as possible after arrival at destination.

Better safe than sorry
lead in the bath aid kit SiCoMo beyond the elements needed to carry out the primary (ours or a travel companion, you never know) also need to be careful with sunburn, insect bites, etc.

For it is always good repellent, sunscreen and even high ranking even aloe vera gel (although if you do not get sliced ​​tomatoes can apply on wounds. Remember that none of this overrides the professional medical care.

Here are some tips for a trip stressing and tech-free:
1. The laptop stays home
It goes without saying that you bring a computer is the least that can happen relaxing. At least clear that you’re aiming to write a novel on your vacation … But in general this is not the reason why you bring your machine to everywhere right?

To begin with, leave your laptop at home. It hurts, I know, but you have to let go … No computer and have limited much of your contact with technology and are ready for the second step.

2. Limit cell phone use
Is it necessary to take the cell phone? Perhaps you want an emergency. Go ahead then, but do not ever use it for something else.

Now if you are super addicted to your cellphone, I propose to limit cell phone use to a call and two text messages daily. That way you can avoid total abstinence and nerves that carries important thing is not cheating!

3. Paper maps
Have you thought that GPS is not technology? Even when an application on your cell phone, GPS is a wonder of the modern world that will make your trip much easier.

But if your idea is detox technology and enjoy a more relaxed trip, you can dispense altogether with their use. Unless of course you travel to a place where the GPS is essential and this is very unlikely.

In any case, the GPS can replace paper maps, and travelers used a few years ago.

4. Only visit to the cyber cafe
Travelers who do not have phones with fast Internet access or those who travel to places with limited access to the web tend to move to a cyber cafe where they spend several hours checking email, chatting with friends …

If you are someone who enter the cyber and lose track of time Awake Lets chat when you return, you’ll have plenty to tell.

Some tips for the cyber: do not log the chat or msn. Check your email and read only the important messages. Answer only if vital. Above all things, focus on your visit to cyber as a necessity to avoid a problem.

Allowed to have a warning email that you got well and send greetings to all.

5. Change TV for a good book
For those who in everyday life watch much television, holidays are a good time to quit what is the need to watch TV? Perhaps a good movie, but no more than that.

Whenever possible, the fifth step is to replace the TV with reading. May be a book or magazine with information on where you visit, even the newspaper. You’ll see how much more relaxing and instructive results.

Another reason to follow these tips: Takes up less space in your suitcase.

Allowed only one: the camera.

In the good days is away from technology every once in a while to reconnect with a more calm and slow, where we connect with other people only when we want. Enjoy a free tour of technology and stress free.

The choice of destiny is the first thing to decide because from there everything else orient. This will based on personal or preferences prices, because if we find a good deal on plane tickets and we can afford, we can not ignore these opportunities. On the other hand, we must ensure we can have those days off at work. Request them in advance if necessary.

Which will be preuspuesto than we have. Vicar Essential for business class or tourist, booking hotels for three or five stars, etc..

Is the purpose of travel is leisure or work?

Make sure to check the time it will do and even going to be good, take something warm, water boots and an umbrella. Prevention is better …

Documentation:
Once you’ve chosen your destination, documentation and try to know everything worth seeing. For this you can use specialized guides in the country, are very comprehensive and typically include sections with major museums and restaurants. It also gives recommendations to go out for a drink. The problem is that some are just updated and if you go to a capital, will interest you the most current data.

To do this we have the Internet. There you can find everything from maps, street maps, cultural information, latest concert dates, a temporary exhibition, and so on. Take as much time as you can in this worthwhile.
On transport, we must decide how you will go, whether by plane, boat, car, etc. to book early. Remember that the sooner you buy, better and cheaper. Do not forget to also prepare how you will get around the city you travel: if you like the subway or bus to see the city better. You see it all online.

Documentation
ID card, passport and visa. If our destination corresponds to a European Union country or some other such as Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, Switzerland is enough to take the DNI, but we need to verify that is not expired. But for the other countries need passports. In this case we must check in time the validity of our passport, bearing in mind that some countries require a minimum period of six months from the date of entry into the country, so it will be necessary to renew the passport if we intend that on entering the country in question its validity period is less than or around that time. In most cases the maximum permitted stay in the country ranges between 30 and 90 days, although one has to check each case. For stays of longer or non-tourist activities, such as going to study or work, we should consult the embassy or consulate.

But besides the passport, there are many countries where a visa is also required. This is an authorization granted by the country concerned and that is stamped on the passport itself, being a prerequisite for entering the country. We must therefore inform either the country or countries to visit require visas to enter the date of our trip. This we can learn from several sources: by contacting the relevant Embassy or Consulate, looking on the Internet, through travel guide, etc. but a good place to do this is through Web Travel advice updated by the Ministry Spanish Foreign Affairs, specifying travel documents and requirements in any country in the world.

In some countries a visa is obtained direct to the arrival in the country (airport or land border) and is free. In others, such as Turkey or Egypt for example, also be obtained on arrival, but must pay the corresponding amount set. In some countries you can only get if we go by its international airport, but not if we do it through a land border. Finally there is another group of countries where the visa, you get ante of arrival. In this case, geographical proximity of our home to the Embassy or Consulate for the management can do personally then things are more or less easy.

Vaccines
If you’re traveling to a tropical country, learn if you need to vaccinate for possible diseases. For information on the global health situation (and vaccination requirements and / or recommended) can CONSULTRAD Castilian pages in global health status by country of the Ministry of Health and Consumption, WHO – World Health Organization, or of Travel Health Online , the latter in English.

In many cases simply vaccination is recommended, but in others it is mandatory and may be required by local authorities in some countries. This is the case of yellow fever, so we take with us, along with other documentation, the relevant international vaccination certificate attesting that are vaccinated.

For any trip, if we are following very specific medical treatment or require some special attention would be nice comment on the fact the trip to our GP.