Packing Essentials
DOCUMENTS
( originals for your purse, and a copy for your suitcase)
o Passport, valid for at least 6 months after departure
o Credit card o Picture ID o Travel insurance information o Emergency contact information
o Prescriptions( medications, eyeglasses)
SUPPLIES
o Addresses and phone numbers( embassies, neighbors, etc.)
o Batteries for cameras, hearing aids, alarm clock, etc.
o Camera, memory cards, and camera case
o Cell phone( check carrier in advance)
o Chargers and USB cords for electronic devices
o Cleansing wipes o Corkscrew
o Duct tape( wrapped on a pencil) o Earplugs and eye mask( for flight and at destination)
o Electrical adapter o Fabric softener sheets o Face masks
o First aid kit, including medications for colds, digestive problems, and seasickness; bandaids, antibiotic cream, anti-itch cream( including MONISTAT ®), sleep aids, pain reliever, Orajel ®, hot and cold patches, an ace bandage
o Hand sanitizer o Insect repellent o Journal o Lip balm
o Manicure set with scissors, tweezers, and nail clipper
o Mending kit( small), including safety pins and iron-on hemming tape for emergencies
o Pen / pencil o Pocket-sized notebook
o Powdered beverages( coffee, Gatorade)
o Reading light( small) o Sunscreen
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