| Being fully-prepared for a long or even short trip can | | | | simple non-perishable snacks mentioned above, to |
| be a daunting task. You have to remember toothpaste, | | | | homemade sandwiches and your own beverages. |
| shampoo, socks, contact lens solution, and who knows | | | | The sky is pretty much the limit on the train. But to |
| what else. To top that off, if your journey is a long one | | | | avoid having to heat your food up, it is recommended |
| either by car, train or plane (with layovers), you'll | | | | that you take along prepared deli-styled sandwiches |
| probably be hungry. The best way to make sure that | | | | (cold cuts, chicken salad) or raw vegetables. |
| you (and your companions) are both comfortable and | | | | The only form of travel that might be more convenient |
| well-fed is to take along some travel-friendly snacks - | | | | than a train is a car. Of course in your car you make |
| it'll make your trip much more pleasurable. | | | | the rules, so you can bring anything that you want - |
| Travel-friendly snacks can encompass a lot of | | | | even foods you may need to heat up (I've heated up |
| categories depending on your mode of transportation. | | | | my food in local convenience stores with no problems |
| For example, if you are traveling by plane, a good | | | | in the past). It is still best to bring as many |
| snack would be one that can fit into a small carry-on | | | | non-perishable or barely-perishable items as you can, |
| and travel safely through the security checkpoints. | | | | because once you begin traveling you may not want |
| Some of these snacks might include bags of assorted | | | | to stop often. Also, keep in mind that anything can |
| nuts, potato chips, cookies, granola bars and sandwich | | | | happen on the road, so take this opportunity to |
| crackers. If you have a small insulated bag, you can | | | | prepare for an emergency. Stock up with as much |
| also bring a sandwich with you. Just be cautious when | | | | water and canned food (bring a can opener) as your |
| it comes to liquids. Depending on when you read this | | | | car can permit. That way, not only will you have |
| article, airline security may still prevent carrying liquids | | | | snacks, but you'll also be prepared for anything else. |
| past the security checkpoint. | | | | Travel-friendly snacks are perfect additions to any trip. |
| If you're traveling by train, you have the freedom to | | | | And since traveling can be a tiring experience, bringing |
| bring almost anything you want. In the times I've | | | | something light along with you cannot only keep your |
| traveled by train, knowing the trip would last for at | | | | energy up, but also your spirits. Don't take the chance |
| least six hours, I decided to bring as many items as I | | | | of being unprepared during a delay of extensive |
| could to avoid spending money for expensive (yet | | | | layover. Packing some travel-friendly snacks for your |
| tasty) train food. If you are traveling by train, some | | | | next trip may make traveling easier than ever. |
| travel-friendly snacks can include anything from the | | | | |