First off, you need to have an entertainment. It is a way to ease your boredom while on a long train or bus ride. You do not really have to bring along a Tony Horton DVD. You may bring a good book with you. An iPod or MP3 is also helpful if you want to let the time pass by listening to music. Or, you may want to bring your best friend PSP along with you to enjoy some games.

Second, you must bring a map. If you are new to the vacation spot, might as well bring a good map with you. You do not want to spend the rest of your vacation trying to find the right direction to your destination now, do you? A good map will always be helpful for you. It will save time for you instead of asking for directions from people here and then.

Of course, do not forget to bring cash. You might think that you do not need cash since ATM is now almost at every corner. Think again. It is not always available especially in places far from the city. Bring a good amount of cash with you just to be prepared.

And, if there are things to bring, there are also thing that you should leave behind. Leave behind your work and worries. Enjoy a good vacation and you will see that after that out-of-town vacation, you are as good as new and ready to face any challenge.