Packing List

Below is a sample packing list, which will give you an idea of what kind of items you can bring. Some items will not apply to everyone, so use good judgment when packing. Remember that you may check two (2) pieces of luggage, weighing no more than 50lbs each and you may have a carry on, plus one personal item (i.e. laptop, purse, etc.).

Essentials

• Address list and list of important contacts or numbers (leave a copy with relatives)
• Emergency Information/waiver form
• Suitcase
• Passport
• Tickets and itinerary (airline, train, bus etc.)
• Paper or Notebook
• Pencils, Pens
• Photocopies all documents (including ticket)

Finances

• Credit/Debit cards
• Cash in the local currency of your arrival destination
• Money belt
• Travelers'' checks (and receipts for travelers'' checks)

Clothes

• Choose clothing that breathes, washes easily & dries quickly (expect to hand-wash your clothing)
• Keep your color scheme simple, accessories to a bare minimum, and do not bring good jewelry
• Bras
• Casual pants
• Casual shirts
• Dresses
• Lightweight jacket
• Pullover/Sweatshirt/Sweater
• Shoes (sneakers, sandals, casual)
• Shorts
• Shower shoes
• Skirts
• Socks
• T-shirts
• Underwear

Clothes Accessories

• A good hat
• Bandana
• Bathrobe
• Cotton handkerchief or tissues
• Jewelry
• Raincoat or poncho
• Safety Pins
• Sewing kit
• Sunglasses
• Umbrella

Toiletries

• Anti-bacterial cream
• Comb/brush
• Contact lens equipment or Glasses
• Cotton Balls
• Dental floss
• Deodorant
• Earplugs
• Fingernail clippers
• Hair products (gel, spray etc.)
• Hairdryer
• Lip balm
• Make-up
• Makeup Mirror
• Manicure kit
• Moist Towelettes
• Mouthwash
• Q-Tips
• Razors
• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Shaving Cream
• Shower cap
• Skin care lotions
• Soap/Body Wash
• Sunscreen and after-sun cream
• Tampons and Pads
• Toilet paper/flushable wipes
• Toothbrush, Toothpaste
• Towels
• Wash Cloths

First Aid Kit

• Antibiotic cream/ointment
• Anti-fungal cream
• Band-Aids
• Cold medicine
• Diarrhea medicine
• Iodine
• Laxative
• Medicated powder
• Motion Sickness Tablets
• Nyquil/Dayquil
• Pain Reliever (Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve)
• Personal hygiene items
• Personal prescriptions
• Small scissors
• Sunscreen
• Tweezers
• Vitamin pills

Bedding Items

• Blanket
• Pillow or pillow case
• Sheets

Other Items

• Batteries
• Books
• Camera, film and batteries (Spare flash cards or memory for digital)
• Cellular Phone & Charger (or SIM card)
• Chewing gum or mints
• Diary, Journal or Organizer
• Duct Tape
• Electrical adapter and plug converter
• Extra batteries for camera
• Fanny pack
• Guide Books/Maps
• Inflatable travel pillow
• Laptop
• Laundry bag
• Laundry detergent (Woolite)
• Luggage ID tags
• Mini camera tripod (Big is better if you have the space!)
• Phone card (Both for local and international calls)
• Phrase books or Dictionaries
• Plastic/Ziploc bags
• Recharger for electrical items
• Snacks
• Sunglasses
• Travel alarm clock
• Walkman, Discman, Minidisc or MP3 player (Including music and batteries)
• Walkman speakers/headphones
• Watch