TRAVEL PACKING GUIDE

Travel Checklist

• 1 Back Pack
• Your Passport - make sure it is updated (within 6 months from the return date -- some airports won't let you fly out if it is less than 6 mths)
• Immunitization Records (shots you've recently had & what you are immune to)
• Your airplace ticket and itinerary!
• Phone numbers and address of where you are going when you arrive
• Travellers Checques
• Small Bills from the country(ies) you will visit before you fly out
• Camera & Film (in a plastic bag - set aside) & 1 Extra Camera Battery (!!)
• Country & City Maps + Guide Books
• Sunglasses
• Some munchies (b/c you never know when you can get stuck even at the airport or get hungry when you arrive in town before you can buy anything)
• 1 Bottle of water (again, b/c you never know when you'll need it)
• A Photocopy of your credit cards, passport, travelers checques records, air itenerary, and location of where you are staying - place this in a hidden pocket of your travel bag. (make sure that your family or someone you know gets a copy of all this too)

• 1 Pair of Pyjamas (match expected night weather)
• 1 Towel and/or Sarong
• 1 Bathing Suit
• 1 Jacket -- Fleece is very handy here and can double as a sweater saving you space (still important for hot climate though as nights might get cold)
• Undergarments (7 underwear, 2 bras, 2-3 pairs of socks)
• 2 pairs of shorts, not too short though as locals will not be impressed (for hot climate)
• 2 pairs of pants (for cold climate, otherwise 1 pair for hot climate)
• 2 short sleeve shirts - Note: You won't be allowed to visit some places (ie. Buddhist Temples) if your shirt does not have sleeves.
• 2 long sleeve shirts / sweaters (for a cold climate, 1 pair for hot)
• 1 Skirt
• 1 Pair of Hiking Shoes
• 1 Pair of nice but comfy Sandals (for evening partying!)
• 1 Large Comfortable Day Purse (big enough to hold your travel guide, camera, etc.)
• A hat or headband

• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Shampoo, Conditioner & Liquid Soap (Easier to store when travelling)
• Hair Brush or Comb
• Hair Gel & Hair Ties
• Eye Glasses / Contact Lenses & Solution
• Minimum Make-up Needs (for those party nights)
• Nail Clippers
• Shaving Kit
• Antipersperant / Deodorant

• Purel (to keep your hands clean when you don't have access to clean water)
• A Kleenex pack
• Sunscreen / Lotion
• Band aids
• Advil / Tylenol for the inevitable headaches
• Immodium (for travel diarrhea -- should be used only for long bus ride)
• Sleeping pills (for long flights -- 1 Benadryl 50mg will do the trick for up to 6hrs!)
• Cold Pills (Sudafed)

• 1 Safety Belt
• Language Dictionary (for the country/ies you will visit)
• 1-2 Books for Reading on the Plane
• Cheap looking Travel Wallet with drivers license, bank card and credit cards (Check to make sure you can use your bank or credit cards in the country you are visiting)
• Compass (very handy!)
• 2 loads-worth of washing detergent in a double wrapped ziploc bag
• 1 Sleeping Bag if intending to sleep in a tent (no need for a pillow, you can just use a big sweater)
• 3 Pens + Travel Diary
• Alarm clock
• Extra Small Locks (don't forget the keys)
• A flashlight (Headlamps are the best once you get over how silly you look!!)
• Bug Spray and mosquito net (where needed)
• Compact umbrella
• Compact extra duffel bag (for bringing souvenirs back)
• 1 Can opener, 1 set of a fork, knife, spoon and a collapsible cup
• Sewing Kit
• Picturebook of your city / country / family (for interacting with the locals)
• Extra set of passport pictures (esp. if you are travelling to many countries and may need to get a visa)
• CD Player + Extra Batteries + Fav. CDs
• Diving mask & gear for snorkeling / diving opportunities (of course, you can always rent these at exhorbant prices when you get there!)