Flights to Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania from NT$24,395

If you're poorly prepared, traveling can be a real challenge. But don't hit the panic button just yet. Follow these helpful hints for a trouble-free start to your getaway in Rockhill Furnace. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane ride can be a great experience if you bring the right things. Firstly, you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a spare pair of socks and something to read. Next, leave space in your bag for your laptop, a charger, your medications and maybe a quality neck pillow too. Lastly, remember to take your passport, travel papers and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of banned items differs between airlines, the general rule of thumb is nothing sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes things like box cutters, razor blades, aerosol cans and flares. Sporting equipment like ice skates, and objects that could harm passengers, such as swords and batons, aren't allowed in the cabin either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Choose comfort over style. Prepare for changes in temperature by layering up, and pick closed-toe, flat footwear like sneakers.
• Caused by sustained periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers on long-haul flights. Lower your risks by staying hydrated, keeping your lower limbs moving and wearing compression tights or socks.

The secret is to be well organized before you get to security. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Rockhill Furnace before you know it. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a flying start:

• Be sure to have your travel documents and ID within close reach. They're the first items you'll be asked for by security.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag will be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that might set the alarms off. Personal belongings like your belt, jacket and headphones will be required to go through the machine.
• All your electronic gadgets, including your phone and laptop, are also required to be scanned.
• Remove all liquids and gels from your carry-on luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you several valuable minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Lightweight sneakers are usually not.
• Knives and other sharp items are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be seized at security, so pack them in your checked bags.