The expert gave advice on travel expenses

Regardless of whether you are planning a vacation at sea, in the mountains or in a big city, it is important to make a list of things in advance that will definitely be useful. Elena Kosheleva, Director of Sberbank Insurance projects, told Izvestia how proper baggage collection will help avoid situations when something important remains at home, and the need to urgently look for a replacement spoils the vacation experience.

According to her, the fees need to start with the documents.

"Passport, tickets, hotel vouchers and insurance are the main papers without which the trip may not take place. If you plan to travel to Russia, you will need an internal passport and a medical policy. To travel abroad, check whether you need a visa or other types of permits, and take care of their registration in advance," the expert noted.

At the same time, it is important not to forget travel insurance: it can cover not only emergency medical expenses, but also cases of baggage loss or flight delays. In addition, insurance is often required to obtain a visa, so it is better to purchase it in advance, Kosheleva advised.

"Make sure that all documents are valid at the time of the trip. Please note the validity period of your passport: in some countries, such as Thailand, Turkey, Egypt, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, China and India, you will not be able to enter if your passport expires within six months. For convenience, keep copies of documents in electronic form — so they will always be at hand," she added.

Even if the trip does not involve extreme conditions, climate change, unusual cuisine or long-term travel can affect well-being. Therefore, it is important to prepare a first-aid kit. The expert recommended taking a basic set: antipyretics and painkillers, remedies for indigestion, patches, antiseptics and medications that a person takes on a regular basis. If you plan to relax in nature, you should add repellents and sunburn remedies.

"Clothes should match the climate and the format of recreation. Even if the forecast promises hot weather, it would not be superfluous to take a warm thing in case of evening chill. Comfortable shoes are another guarantee of a comfortable trip, especially if long walks are planned. It is also important to provide protection from rain — a compact umbrella or a waterproof jacket will not take up much space, but it can save you from an unexpected downpour," Kosheleva said.

If you are planning a vacation at a ski resort, you will need comfortable waterproof clothing designed specifically for skiing or snowboarding.

In addition, a smartphone, charger, headphones and a power bank are the minimum that every traveler will need.

"Often additional equipment is taken on a trip, such as a laptop, camera or action camera, which is inevitably accompanied by a lot of wires and chargers. To avoid clutter and not waste time searching for the right things, it is better to put all the wires and adapters in one organizer. It will also allow for faster inspections at the airport," the expert explained.

In addition, it is worth making a checklist. Write down all the important items, starting with documents and ending with little things like sunglasses and a swimsuit. At the same time, you need to check with him on the day of departure so that you do not forget anything.

Earlier, on February 23, experts from the OneTwoTrip travel planning service told Izvestia about popular spring destinations. According to their information, Russians often choose Sochi, Lake Ladoga and Dagestan for recreation. Among the foreign destinations, the experts singled out Egypt, Japan and Turkey.