10 "Quirky" Travel Items!

We ransacked each other's travel bags for quirky items we bring on a travel. Some items seemed quite normal but the reason behind bring the items sometimes defeats the meaning of a relaxing, slow and easy holiday travel. Read on to find out what our quirky travel items.

10 "Quirky" Travel Items found in our bags are…

1. Alarm Clock

2. Calculator

3. iPhone

4. Wet Tissue

5. DIY map

6. Snacks

7. Camera

8. Deck of Playing Cards

9. Nail Clipper

10. Sanitary Napkins/Pads

Our Team’s thought behind why we bring our quirky items when traveling!

KiraIqa: “The quirky item I've brought to a travel is…”

1. Portable Alarm Clock – You never would have thought to bring an alarm clock with you during a holiday right? Well, I have and it works for me!! An alarm clock is useful to me as it wakes me up on the right time. I like to keep a timed schedule for my holiday trip so that I can fully utilise my holiday time spent on enjoying myself at the right time. So waking up on time it important!! No lolling in on the bed you sleepy-heads! It's time Holiday Fun Time!!

2. Small Calculator – A "Must-Bring" item to have that is important when you travel! I definitely would have with me a small calculator, be it an application on your phone or the calculator itself. It is useful to me as I have to buy many souvenirs in large quantity for my family, friends and many many relatives. So having a calculator with me to check if i don't overspend just for souvenirs is important. I want some money left to spend on myself some memorable gifts to remember this trip! So bring a calsulator to make sure you don't overspend on your trip!!

Kuchiaa:

1. iPhone- iPhone is very very very useful, especially when you're travelling! As you know, there is a lot of functions in it, such as map, iPod music, games. The reason why I include iPhone is not only because of it's a smart phone, but it has a quite good camera. We can download some camera applications to do the effect. Two of the recommended cam apps are Pudding Camera & 360 Camera. They allow you to choose the effect and the effect is really very good!TRY IT =)
2. Wet Tissue- WET TISSUE.WET TISSUE.WET TISSUE. This is a very essential thing in my bag. I always have at least 1 or 2 packets of wet tissue in my bag in case I'm lazy or there's nowhere to find the place to wash my hands. This is convenient for us as in we don't need to worry IF we couldn't find anyplace to wash hands. As we are travelling, wet tissue could be our cleaning helper!

MildredQi:

1. DIY map- as a teenager, I prefer free and easy instead of following tour. However, free and easy needs to do a lot of researches in order to find out the best food, shopping place and etc. For me, I usually go internet rather than buying those travel books as it occupies space in my bag, very expensive and also heavy -,- Thus, I will "Google" about the information I want, copy and paste in the word document and print it out. It saves more money and we are able to get more information that might not be found in books.

2. Snacks- This is what we can't miss to bring when travelling! Due to long travelling journey, we will surely be super bored and we will just want to reach the destination as fast as possible. In this case, buy some snacks (maybe plums?) so that it can awake you during the long journey. Besides of that, if you have carsick, seasick or even airsick disease, plums can help you feel better also. I've tried it before, it really works!

Syaz:

1. Camera – There needs to be photos on every trip you go. Someone needs to be a photographer but it doesn’t have to be just one person. Memories will fade over time but these photos will be forever! Make sure to take many photos!

2. Deck of playing cards – Not really limited to just poker or blackjack. Card games are essential in any trips just to kill time or have fun. You can also bring other card games such as monopoly deal or even Uno!

Nanami:

1. Nail clipper. Not a usual item to be spotted in a handbag, but it is definitely useful in many situations besides having a broken fingernail. This tool can be use to cut unsightly stray threads hanging off the hem of your skirts or price tags for that beautiful dress you just bought back to the hotel to change into, and certain parts even doubles as a weapon to use in an emergency situation.
2. Sanitary Napkins/pad. Believe it or not, this item was actually invented for war. With its dependable hygiene standard and reliable absorbency, it can even be used as a first-aid tool. In fact, I had to use it once to stop the bleeding off my arm when I got a rather big cut by a metal rod sticking out of a fence.

Now, share with us your "Quirky" items!