4. Get A Travel Alarm Clock

Unless you are staying in a swanky hotel, don’t expect a wake up call from the reception. An independent traveller often stays in B&Bs, pensions and hostels to save money. So, you will need an alarm clock to wake you up. Make sure you get one with a built-in torch, so that you don’t have to grope in the dark if you wake up to nature’s call in the middle of the night.