CLOTHES
□ At least 1 collared-shirt, short or long sleeves
□ T-shirts or blouses, including one long-sleeved shirt
□ 1 –2 pairs of long pants
□ 2 -3 pairs of shorts
□ A few pairs of underwear, quick-drying if possible
□ Socks (2 pairs at the most)
□ Swimsuit
□ Hat (preferably packable)
□ Eye glasses/contacts, plus an extra pair just in case
□ Sunglasses
□ Good walking shoes
□ Thongs/flip-flops or sandals
□ Light waterproof rain jacket, or a folding umbrella
□ Handkerchief or bandana
TOILETRIES & OTHER USEFUL ITEMS
□ Prescription medicines, if used
□ Basic first aid kit, including band-aids & moleskins
□ Medications that you may need for diarrhea, headaches, sore throat, colds, motion sickness. Plus, antacids, antiseptic ointment/cream and other regularly-used medications or health supplements (e.g. vitamins)
□ Menstrual medication and supplies, if needed
□ Insect repellent
□ Anti-bacterial wipes
□ A wash cloth
□ Ear plugs, especially important if you share a room
□ Toothbrush & toothpaste
□ Shampoo & soap
□ Comb or hairbrush
□ Safety pins
□ Shaving razor
□ Sunscreen
□ Lip balm
□ Camera, and extra storage media /film and batteries
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CRITICAL ESSENTAILS
□ Passport, including an extra photocopy kept in a separate place from the original
□ Extra passport-size photos, at least two
□ Picture ID
□ Health / Travel insurance
□ ATM or credit cards
□ Cash
□ Airline tickets, including a photocopy of tickets
□ Vaccination certificates
□ Other important documents
□ Small shoulder bag / backpack, or security pouch to carry your passport and other important items
□ Your travel itinerary and other important information from your tour kit
OTHER ITEMS YOU MAY WISH TO BRING
□ Plastic water bottle
□ Small travel alarm clock
□ Manicure set (no sharp objects if only carry-on luggage)
□ Address book, or a short list of addresses for family members or friends you wish to send mail or postcards to
□ Pen and a small notebook
□ Calculator
□ Swiss-army knife (cannot be packed with carry-on luggage)
□ Small travel clothes line
□ A couple of large ziploc bags
□ A few plastic bags for soiled or damp laundry
□ Small mirror, if needed
□ A small sewing kit, if needed
□ Contraceptives or prophylactic supplies, if needed
□ Cell phone (please contact your carrier to unlock phone for use overseas)
□ Business or name cards
□ Rubber bands
□ TSA-approved luggage locks
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