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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