Forget flip flops and sun tan lotion, it’s coffee and ketchup that holidaymakers consider their packing essentials, according to a new study.

While the French favor cheese with more than half (53 percent) squeezing a dairy treat into their suitcase, perhaps unsurprisingly 48 percent of Brits take tea bags with them on a getaway, to make a brew on the move. A survey of travelers from 29 countries and regions has revealed the top unexpected items each nationality takes abroad, ensuring that wherever they go they have a taste of home with them.

The study by Lowcostholidays surveyed 7,500 people from around the world ensuring that a minimum of 250 locals had been interviewed for each country.

Illustrated in an infographic, the study found that 56 percent of respondents from Japan packed Miso soup while 64 percent of Italians couldn’t travel without coffee.

Perhaps fearing that food overseas might need seasoning, ketchup was the essential item for 38 percent of New Zealanders, while 41 percent of Indonesians packed hot sauce and 38 percent of Mexicans carried canned chillies.

Transporting a kitchen essential from home, Australians couldn’t bear to be without vegemite (41 percent packed it) while 55 percent of South Koreans can be found carrying kimchi and 39 percent of Chinese mainland travelers pack instant noodles.

For Germans with a sweet tooth, 43 percent packed treats in the form of Haribo while 43 percent of Irish tourists squirrel away Silvermints in their suitcase.

Concerned more with entertainment on the road than their taste buds, 37 percent of Russians surveyed travel with a pack of playing cards. While handily, 30 percent of Swiss travelers carry a pocket knife. Interestingly, those from the United States, Hong Kong and Belgium were more preoccupied with packing essentials that related to grooming and hygiene.

The study found 32 percent of Americans take toilet paper with them on their travels, a staggering 66 percent of Belgians pack Washandjes (wash cloths) and 60 percent of people from Hong Kong carry pocket tissues with them.

一项新研究显示，度假行李中的必备物品根本不是人字拖和防晒霜，而是咖啡和番茄酱。

法国人钟情于奶酪，他们当中有一半以上（53%）的人喜欢把乳制品塞进旅行箱中。而不出所料的是，48%的英国人出门会带茶包，以便在旅途中给自己沏杯茶。

一项针对29个国家和地区游客的调查公布了一些最出人意料的旅行必备品，旅行带着它们确保无论走到哪里都有家乡的味道。

总部在西班牙的旅游公司“低成本假期”调查了7500名来自世界各地的人，并确保每个国家至少有250名当地人接受采访。

根据调查结果绘制的信息图表显示，日本56%的受访者都会带上味噌汤，而64%的意大利人出门离不了咖啡。

可能担心国外的食物味道不够：38%的新西兰人都会备上番茄酱，41%的印度尼西亚人会带辣椒酱，而38%的墨西哥人会带辣椒罐头。

说到从家乡带的厨房必备品，41%的澳大利亚人难以忍受没有维吉麦酱的日子，55%的韩国人喜欢带泡菜，39%的中国大陆游客装的是方便面。

对喜欢甜食的德国人来说，他们当中43%的人会带上哈瑞宝软糖，而43%的爱尔兰游客会在旅行箱里放几袋薄荷糖。

比之味蕾，俄罗斯人更关心的是娱乐，37%的俄罗斯人旅行会装一副纸牌。而30%的瑞士人会随手往行李里塞一把折叠小刀。

有趣的是，美国、香港和比利时的游客倾向于带洗漱和卫生用品。

研究发现32%的美国游客出门会装厕纸，66%左右的比利时人会带洗脸巾，60%的香港游客会随身携带纸巾。

(Chinadaily.com.cn)

    Words to Learn 相关词汇

    【必需的】bìxū de essential absolutely necessary, indispensable

    【储藏】chǔcáng squirrel away hide or store