The way you pack for a trip says something about you.
Some people are super-organized, and that’s reflected in their packing behaviour.
They create lists of things to be done before the trip. Colour-coding of priority tasks is often involved. Any item they could possibly need while abroad is obtained, efficiently packed, and checked off the list.
Some nations have gone to war with less preparation than this.
Other people are more random. Sure, they’ll throw some clothes in a suitcase, but there’s no grand plan they’re following. Often, the things they pack for a trip will be a bit puzzling.
A survey of British travellers revealed the odd things that some people bring along with them wherever they go. The top 10 strangest items that people simply couldn’t do without when on a trip included:
- Framed pictures of dead cats;
- A loved one’s ashes;
- A stuffed pet hamster;
- An emotional support boa constrictor. (Really?)
But seriously, what’s the most important thing to bring with us on a trip?
People!
The ones we love most: our best buddies or our dearest family members.
Movies like “Home Alone” have taught us the perils of leaving behind someone important when we travel.
But what about life’s most important journey?
The one to our eternal home?
The same holds true. The most important thing to bring with us is people.
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