Travel Notes

after marrying in 2010, photographers julia and yuriy manchik (aka: “mr. and mrs. globetrot”) packed their bags and spent the first six months of married life exploring the world. now they’re sharing the nine items they couldn’t leave home without.

text and illustrations: julia manchik

Julia & Yuriy Manchik

www.mrmrsglobetrot.blogspot.com

1. DRESSES - they take up little space and can be worn in warm or cool weather (with tights and a cardigan) 2. CAMERA - makes you explore more, walk beyond the tourist area, and meet locals 3. TEA - a cheap way to have the comfort of home (many hotels provide a hot water kettle) 4. WATCH - handy for catching trains and happy hour 5. BOOKS - for slow times while traveling (and when you’re done, exchange for another one at a hostel) 6. NOTEPAD - to jot down names of places, directions, foreign words, foods you tried, interesting facts... 7. TIGER BALM - stops mosquito bite itch and soothes achy muscles after a long day of walking 8. CHOCOLATE - for emergencies 9. KHAKIS - more comfortable than jeans to travel and sleep in