Packing Tips for Travel

I came across some useful packing tips while I was browsing and looking for ideas for an upcoming trip.

Split up your bank cards, cash, travelers' cheques and credit cards as much as possible in different pockets, your bags and wallet when packing. In case you do get robbed, at least you won't be strapped for cash.
When you are packing things into a backpack, place the lighter items at the bottom and the heavier ones on top. Your bag will feel lighter this way as the pack rests on your lower back. It is also smart to place the things you use the most on top. Dirty clothes are perfect to pack at the bottom of a backpack.
When packing a flashlight (or any other item with batteries for that matter), turn the batteries around so that if the item is accidentally turned on, you won't empty the batteries. Don't forget to turn the batteries back around when using the flashlight.
Solid shampoo bars and tooth powder (instead of tooth paste) can be easily located on the internet and make carry-on travel in this age of liquid restriction possible. Places like Beijing now bar all liquids in carry-on bags, and you'll still be able to breeze through without checking.
If you appreciate cold drinks think of using a six-pack cooler as a toiletry bag. Once you arrive at your destination and unload your toiletries your 'toiletry bag' guarantees cheap cold drinks on the beach, no matter how remote. Happy packing!


More travel tips available from www.travellerspoint.com/packing-tips.cfm.

TSA

Have you ever wondered about what you can carry on a plane and what you have to check? Well now, the TSA has an easy search feature on the home page of their website where you can just type in an item and they will tell you whether you can carry it on (fishing poles, knitting needles) or have to check them (ice skates, assault rifles). If you ever have any questions about whether you can carry an item on or not, www.tsa.gov is the place to go! Great for those planning their trip to USA soon.

Tsunami and Earthquake relief effort for Japan

More than 10,000 people were killed in the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and thousands more are still missing. Another earthquake struck the north-eastern coast on March 27 and the country is still under major threat from radiation. Now, ISE Cardholders can help out the Japan relief effort by donating to the Red Cross and ISE Card will match your donation up to $10 per cardholder. Go to the Red Cross website and make your donation, then send a copy of your receipt and ISE Card control number to info@isecard.com and ISE Cards will make a matching contribution.