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Travel Tip: Sink Plug and Wash Cloth

Like many of you, I am suffering from Covid fatigue and can’t wait to travel again. In the meantime, we can dream of far away places and prepare for the day again when we can go again. Making some small purchases now can help make your trip more comfortable in the future.

When I travel to places like Guatemala and the Philippines, I often stay in small hotels or bed and breakfast accommodations. I don’t know how true this is in other parts of the world, but one thing I ran into several times is that these places often lack two things: a plug for the sink and washcloths. Even some of the larger resorts and hotels have lacked washcloths. Now I’m sure to take a universal plug and a washcloth wherever I travel. 

A washcloth is pretty self explanatory. Most of us know what they are. 

A universal sink plug or stopper, however, may be unfamiliar to you. I can’t tell you how many times I had to stuff a washcloth (often my own because I said, the hotel didn’t have them) or towel in the sink to wash up and shave. Be sure to buy a flat one as it will fit most sinks and tubs. Here is a picture of one:

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Travel Tip #1

This morning I was listening to a presentation from an insurance agent in a business meeting. He was saying that they had jewelry insurance, which is especially useful if you travel, and something happens to your expensive watch, such as having it fall overboard into the ocean on a cruise. My first thought was, “Who wears an expensive watch on a vacation?”

When traveling, especially overseas, I think it is a good idea to blend in with the local people as much as possible. I wear clothes that don’t call attention to me, and the last thing I want to do is to wear a flashy, gold watch or other jewelry. As Americans, we will draw attention to ourselves as is by our mannerisms and possibly our clothes. Wearing expensive jewelry will only make you a target for thieves. Not only are you risking being robbed, you also run the risk of being injured or even killed for your jewelry.

Before I leave on a trip, one of the things I do is go to a store such as Walmart and buy a cheap watch that costs me less than $15.00. I just need it to tell the time, not to impress anyone. That way, if I were to be held up, it’s no big deal if it gets stolen. 

I hope you find this helpful. In the future, I plan on adding more travel tips from what I’ve learned from trips to other countries. I’m looking forward to traveling again once the pandemic is over. In the meantime, stay safe, especially if you do get to go somewhere. 

No need to blend in, as we walk down a street in Hội An, Vietnam. Even so, I would avoid wearing flashy jewelry in a place like this, as you may already be a target of thieves who prey on tourists.