You are going on your holiday. You think that you have packed everything and ready to go now... Wait! Check your bags, have you got the things you absolutely need with you?

Of course, it would not be possible to provide an exhaustive list of what to bring as the list does vary depending on where you are going to. However, based on my experiences and my friend's experiences (sometimes a painful one), here are 10 things that you should bring with you while going on holiday!

1. Passport and other identity Documents

If you are going abroad for a holiday, make sure you bring your passport. Be sure to check whether your passport has expired. Last time when I went travelling with my friends, two of them were not allowed to board the plane because their passports will expire in less than two weeks' time. You may wish to check your passport now and it really takes time to apply one!

2. Wind jacket

You never know whether the climate of the place you are going is going to change. A light wind jacket, which can be easily packed in your bag, will be able to keep you warm and getting yourself all wet in bad weathers. Besides, it's always cold in the plane, isn't it? You will be glad to have brought your wind jacket!

3. Credit Card

Things are unpredictable. A credit card allows you to book a flight to return home earlier or check-in to a hotel in case of emergency.

4. Mobile Phone

Do you know that you can call 112 to ask for help even though there is no reception. It can also act as a torch if you are caught in the dark. Just make sure the battery is fully charged.

5. Pen

You need a pen to write on the arrival / departure card. Having a pen in hand will allow you to fill in the cards while in plane or waiting in line for immigration clearance.

6. Medication

Needless to say, you should bring the medication which you have to take regularly with you while travelling. Prior to departure, ask your doctor to produce a travel certificate (which can be a simple letter stating that you are taking certain kind of medicines) to show to the immigration in case if you are asked. It will also help you to obtain the correct prescription in case if you run out of them during the trip. Other than that, bring along with you some painkillers and some medicines to treat diarrhea.

7. Chargers (and travel plug adapters)

Don't forget to bring the chargers for your phone, camera, etc.... There are a lot of gadgets inside your bag waiting to be charged!

8. Plastic Bags / Carrier bags

These will come in handy when you have to think about where to put your dirty clothes in.

9. A foldable travelling bag

You never know what you will buy during your holiday. Put a foldable travelling bag will ensure that you have a place to put your souvenirs!

10. Cash

Just in case if you forget to bring anything, buy it!