Traveling can be an amazing experience.
But it can also be a disaster if you don't pack the right things.
We asked Business Insider editors and writers to tell us the one essential item they always travel with.
From obvious things like passports and credit cards to things you might not think of like rechargeable phone cases and facial mists, here's what you should pack for every trip.
Cash
Keeping some cash in your pocket while traveling is a always a good idea, in case your wallet is stolen or one of your credit cards isn't accepted.
"An unmarked, untorn US $100 bill of updated design is the only non-precious metal that's accepted as legal tender literally everywhere in the world. It's having a small gold bar in your pocket," defense and military editor Armin Rosen said.
Credit cards
Along with some cash, it's a good idea to bring credit cards on your trip. Just make sure to call your credit card company in advance to let them know you'll be traveling abroad.
However, be aware that some credit cards, like American Express, may not be accepted all over the world. So, to be safe, bring a card like a Visa or Mastercard, which is more likely to be accepted globally.
"Although I am a loyal Amex customer, too many places don't accept Amex outside of the US, so I got a Visa credit card, which I never use here in the US, just for that purpose — to bring with me when I travel," careers editor Jacquelyn Smith said.
Kindle
A Kindle is more lightweight than a hardcover book, and it's also easier to read while laying on a beach.
"I never travel without my Kindle. Usually, when I arrive in my final destination, the mood strikes me to read something totally different from what I read on the way there. I can never predict what it will be. So it's perfect that I can bring my entire book collection with me in the form of the Kindle," digital culture editor Molly Mulshine said.
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