Buy travel insurance<\/a> to protect yourself (and your stuff)<\/p>\n\u25a1\u00a0 Scan your passport and email it to yourself and a friend<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Check that your passport has more than 3 free pages and will be valid for up to 6 months prior to your return<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Visit your doctor and refill prescriptions for any\u00a0medications you’ll require on the road<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Let your bank or credit card company know that you will be travelling (however, many banks are changing their policy on this and no longer require you to provide them with this heads-up)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Consider registering your trip with your government<\/p>\n
Packing list for your carry-on<\/h2>\n
This is everything you should put in your carry-on luggage and\/or personal item (think: purse, messenger bag, small backpack, or satchel).<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Wallet<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Passport<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Mobile phone with headphones and charging cable<\/p>\n
\u25a1 External charger for electronic devices<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Book, journal, magazine or another non-digital entertainment<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Spare pair of underwear (in case checked luggage is lost)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Printed boarding pass and tour voucher<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Toothbrush and travel-size toothpaste<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Refillable water bottle<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Lip balm<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Travel sized hairbrush<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Travel pillow, eye mask,\u00a0and ear plugs<\/p>\n
Packing list for your checked luggage<\/h2>\n
This packing list will cover everything you need for a multi-day trip to a destination with a moderate climate. Depending on when and where you’re travelling, you will need to make some adjustments, but the basics are covered in this section of our travel checklist.<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Underwear<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Bras and sports bras (if applicable)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Sweaters<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Long-sleeved shirts<\/p>\n
\u25a1 T-shirts and tank tops<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Breathable, lightweight clothing ideal for layering<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Jeans<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Shorts<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Sleepwear<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Formal clothing (if a fancy night out is involved)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Formal footwear<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Comfortable walking shoes<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Scarf (especially helpful for visiting places of worship)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Hat<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Socks<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Swimsuit<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Travel towel (of the quick-dry variety)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Reusable plastic bag to keep wet and\/or dirty belongings separate from other clothing<\/p>\n
\u25a1 First-aid kit (include things like antiseptic gel and waterproof band-aids)<\/p>\n
Packing list for your toiletries bag<\/h2>\n
Depending on how long you’re going to be away for, you may want to pack a small portable toiletry bag that can fit inside your carry-on luggage. If that’s the case, it’s likely that not everything in the list below will fit in such a small pack, so simply choose what’s most relevant for you, or take everything and store it in a waterproof\/spillproof pack within your checked-luggage. Keep in mind that if your travels will involve staying in primarily mid-level to luxury accommodations, you may wish to forgo packing the shampoo and conditioner, as these will likely be included.<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Hairbrush, hair ties, bobby pins<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Deodorant<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Shampoo and conditioner (a dry shampoo is also an option)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Sunscreen<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Tampons and pads (if relevant)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Face wash and moisturizer<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Tweezers<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Prescription medication with any relevant paperwork<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Contacts and contact solution (if relevant)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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