The document provides 6 tips for travel: 1) Always pack a towel since you never know when you'll need one. 2) Buy a small backpack or suitcase to force yourself to pack light. 3) Pack lightly and only take half the clothes you think you'll need. 4) Take extra socks since some will get lost or worn. 5) Carry an extra bank and credit card as a backup in case one gets lost or stolen. 6) Use bank cards without foreign transaction or ATM fees to avoid unnecessary costs.