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Discover 10 items and advice for a successful business trip: packing list and tips!
Figuring out what to pack for a work trip differs greatly from other types of traveling. Not only do you need more comfort for productivity and guaranteed access to Wi-Fi, but you also leave your familiar work culture behind and enter a new one.
You can't dismiss the practical side of things, such as having a business travel packing list for an impeccably packed suitcase, full of all the business trip essentials you might need while working away from your desk. At the same time, you need to keep in mind the things you don’t necessarily pack, but that will play a major role in the success of your trip, like local customs and etiquette.
Having constant access to electricity is a business travel essential, as you’ll probably be on your laptop at most times.
Sockets can differ not only from continent to continent but even from country to country on the same continent. Sockets in the UK are different from the ones in mainland Europe, for instance. You'll save yourself a lot of trouble by researching beforehand if you need a plug converter and putting it on your work trip packing list.
Being smart about your packing checklist is very important, especially if you have limited space or you want to reduce the chance of having toiletries exploding in your suitcase and ruining your work clothes. And if you are traveling only with hand luggage, keep in mind the limit for toiletries is 100ml bottles.
If you’re staying at a property that offers free amenities like shampoo and shower gel, you can leave yours at home. It’ll save you space and packing worries. Stick to business trip essentials, like hand sanitizer or prescription toiletries, that you definitely won’t be able to find at the property.
Everyone knows that staying hydrated is an important part of living a good and healthy life. Make sure you've got your trusty bottle on your work travel packing list when you’re abroad as you may spend a lot of your time sitting in meetings.
Some countries have drinkable tap water, but in others, you may need to stock up on bottled water from a store. If you're traveling to countries where you can drink tap water then consider adding a reusable water bottle to a business trip packing list.
Many airlines have their own dedicated apps, where you can save your boarding pass and scan it at the airport. Or you can print your boarding pass, just in case your phone might run out of data or battery, or you might have to switch it off.
When traveling for business, some people prefer to get a head start on work on the plane or train to their destination. Especially if the trip takes several hours, keep in mind that some digital tools allow you to work offline, if you download them beforehand.
Power banks come in multiple shapes and powers and are must haves in any business travel packing list. You can either just grab one for only your phone, where a capacity of only 10000 mAH would suffice, or invest more and also buy a power bank for your laptop. These power banks have a capacity of over 40000 mAH and can be triple the price of a phone’s external battery, but they are worth it for longer flights or if your laptop has a smaller battery.
Keep in mind that you’ll still need cables to connect your phone or laptop to your power bank – if you charge your phone with a certain cable, be sure to check which cable you need to also charge your external battery.
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If you're traveling somewhere you've not been before, there may be local customs you aren't familiar with. Reading up on them can give you insight into the local culture and customs, which can help to make positive, meaningful connections with new people you might meet.
Of course, nobody expects you to be an expert on the local culture, so don’t worry if you make a few mistakes. But researching the most important and common customs can make the difference between a fun story and a bad impression.
Public holidays differ from country to country, with the Netherlands and the US having 11, Japan having 16, and India having an impressive 21.
When traveling for business, be sure to check a calendar beforehand, as to not be surprized by disrupted public transport or shortened opening hours for businesses.
While traveling for work, you may be taking calls either over the internet or on your phone. Check how much roaming costs are if you're traveling abroad, and whether there are alternative connectivity options provided by your accommodation or other establishments while you're there. You may also want to consider adding a local SIM card to your business trip packing list if you need to be online at all times.
Some countries have to offer you complimentary tap water with your meal in restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages.
While some countries don’t adhere to this practice, this is the norm in some European countries as well as in the US, so don't feel remiss in asking the wait staff for a glass of tap water.
When on a business trip, adhering to local etiquette and knowing social rules will make your experience that much better. One of these rules is knowing how much to tip at dinner.
Depending on the country you’re visiting, tipping can either already be included in the bill, has to be added separately or bypassed altogether. Know beforehand whether you can only tip in cash or with your card, how much you should tip and if tipping is even expected.
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