After a long bus ride from Sarajevo, we arrived in Dubrovnik tired but completely wowed. From endless stone steps and sunset spritzes to walking the Old Town walls and finding Game of Thrones filming spots, our first taste of Croatia was equal parts beautiful and chaotic and the perfect prelude to our Adriatic cruise adventure.

This isn’t professional medical advice it’s just the list of meds and essentials I never travel without. Over years of flying, hiking, cruising, and dealing with a dodgy curry or two (Delhi airport food court, I’m looking at you), I’ve learned the hard way that a small stash of key items can save your trip.