Going on vacation to Crimea, you need to carefully prepare for the trip. The suitcase contains beach accessories, comfortable shoes for long excursions and many useful little things like a toothbrush, a flashlight and a boiler. But that may not be enough.
Not so long ago, Crimea joined the number of Russian resorts. Many immediately decided to spend their holidays on the peninsula. But with the anticipation of the trip, even the most experienced travelers sometimes make annoying mistakes when collecting their luggage. Therefore, before you hit the road, you should make sure that along with sunscreen and sandals, there are other useful items in your suitcase.
Documents and return tickets
At the very least, a proof of your identity (a passport will work best). It would seem an obvious thing, but in the hustle and bustle of fees, you can overlook it too. And this will lead to serious problems at the ferry crossing, as well as during the settlement. Return tickets should be purchased in advance: when you decide to end your vacation, the ticket office of the station may not have seats for the date you need.
Cash money
Due to temporary problems in the Crimean banking sector, it may not be possible to receive a money transfer or withdraw cash from an ATM. It is best to take 2 times more money than necessary - just in case (remember that in the event of force majeure, you may not receive monetary reinforcement from the mainland). Do not forget to stock up on a trifle: "no change" is one of the most popular excuses for extortion from unscrupulous sellers.
Portable first aid kit
The range of medicines in Crimean pharmacies may differ significantly from what is presented in your city. Therefore, if you are used to taking certain medications, you should bring them with you. In addition, be sure to have an antihistamine, wound healing ointment and first aid supplies with you, including an effective antiseptic and dressings.
Food
Bring a small supply of non-perishable food with you. Who knows how long you will stay at the crossing and how soon you can get to the local market. Buying food “on the go” can be quite expensive: sellers in crowded tourist spots are not shy about prices.
Maps and guides
If you are lost without a GPS navigator, and your smartphone cannot find the network and connect to the Internet, ordinary maps will come to the rescue, which you wisely put in your pocket before leaving. Just remember to make sure you get the most up-to-date edition: your 1963 grandfather's map may differ significantly from the actual location in 2014.
Spare batteries and accumulators
It will be very disappointing if your camera is discharged at the very moment when the beauty of the sunset reaches its apotheosis. And to be on a dark forest path without light due to the fact that the batteries in the flashlight are dead is completely dangerous. Therefore, a set of replaceable batteries and a battery for the camera should be with you.
Proper luggage arrangement assumes that you take everything you need, and everything that can become a source of hassle - heavy, valuable, unclaimed at the resort - will remain at home. This approach to packing your suitcase will help you enjoy your vacation and avoid disappointment.
