Financial & Documents

• Cash, foreign currency ×
• Emergency money ×
• Credit card, debit card ×
• Extra wallet ×
• Money belt ×
• Passport, visa ×
• Tickets for airline, boat, train, bus ×
• Copies of passport, tickets etc ×
• Boarding pass ×
• Drivers licence ×
• Health insurance card ×
• List of medications, letter prescriber ×
• Travel insurance ×
• Student card ×
• Frequent flyer / loyalty card(s) ×
• Health insurance cards/document(s) ×
• Travel insurance information ×
• Reservations and itineraries - print and electronic ×
• Hotel and/or tour contact information ×
• Transportation tickets ×
• Emergency contacts and important addresses ×
• Printed copies of all important documents ×

Travel aids

• Suitcases, backpack ×
• Itinerary ×
• Maps and directions ×
• Language guide ×
• Travel guide ×
• Travel pillow, sleeping mask, earplugs ×
• Travel locks ×
• Luggage tags ×
• Pens and paper ×
• Snacks, drinks ×
• Small pocket knife ** ×
• Rope, expandable clothesline ×

Clothes

• Underwear ×
• Socks ×
• Sleepwear ×
• Shirts, polos ×
• Jeans, pants, shorts ×
• Dresses, skirts ×
• Shoes, sneakers ×
• Flipflops, slippers ×
• Jackets, coats, raincoats ×
• Belts, ties ×
• Scarves, hats, gloves ×
• Sunglasses and glasses case ×
• Lightweight clothing that can be layered ×
• Long-sleeved shirts ×
• Sweaters or fleece jacket ×
• T-shirts and tank tops ×
• Belt ×
• Hat or sun visor ×
• Scarf or bandana ×
• Swimsuit or swim trunks ×

Toiletries

• Deodorant ×
• Scissors, nail clippers, and tweezers ** ×
• Soap, shampoo, conditioner ×
• Towels ×
• Nailcare ×
• Tissues, toilet roll ×
• Feminine hygiene ×
• Makeup, makeup remover ×
• Shaving supplies ×
• Skin products ×
• Brush, comb, hairproducts ×
• Glasses, contact lenses, supplies ×
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash ×
• Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins ×
• Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF ×
• Face wash and/or makeup remover wipes and q-tips ×
• Lip balm with SPF and lipstick or lip gloss ×
• Personal hygiene items ×
• Extra contacts, solution, and contact case ×
• Travel Towel ×
• Jewelry ×
• Cologne/perfume ×
• Personal mini mirror ×
• Clothesline and detergent ×
• Sewing kit/clothing care kit, stain remover ×

Health

• Prescription meds with the label/script so that you can refill if needed and not be questioned by TSA. ×
• Medications, pain reliever ×
• First aid kit ×
• Insect repellent ×
• Oral Rehydration Solution [ORS] ×
• Mosquito net ×
• Birth control, condoms ×
• Vaccines, health/dental checkup ×
• Vitamins ×
• Hand sanatizer/desinfectant ×
• Thermometer ×
• Cold medicines and throat lozenges ×
• Diarrhea/laxative medicines ×
• Allergy medicines ×
• Hydrocortisone cream/antibacterial ointment ×
• Sunburn relief ×
• Insect repellent/mosquito net/sting reliever ×
• Motion sickness pills or bands ×
• Altitude sickness pills ×
• Eye drops ×
• Medicines and vaccinations specific to the region/activity ×
• Sleeping medicines ×

Technology

• Cell phone and charger ×
• Travel speakers ×
• Electric converters and adapters ×
• Laptop, iPad, or E-reader and charger(s) ×
• Headphones ×
• Camera and Go Pro/video camera, memory card, and chargers ×
• Travel apps that will help with language, directions, and money conversion ×
• Travel iron ×
• Flashlight ×
• Headphones ×

Comfort, Entertainment, and Information

• Umbrella ×
• Daypack ×
• Travel pillow, blanket, eye mask, and ear plugs ×
• Travel journal and pen ×
• Books, magazines ×
• Deck of cards and travel games ×
• Chapstick and lotion ×
• Empty water bottle ×
• Guide books, travel guides, maps, language guides ×

Travel Security

• Neck wallet ×
• Undercover Bra Stash for credit cards and cash only ×
• Leg wallet ×
• Incognito All Terrain Money Belt which looks like a real belt! ×
• Luggage Travel Lock ×
• Reflective clothing and luggage accessories ×
• Bring a headlamp or mini flashlight, better to be safe than unprepared ×

Home Preparation

• Have the post office hold your mail ×
• Stop newspaper delivery ×
• Set up an email autoresponder [unless you plan to be connected] ×
• Arrange for care of pets, lawn, and plants ×
• Pre-pay your bills ×
• Prearrange school absences for children and get any home study assignments required ×
• Empty refrigerator of what will expire ×
• Unplug appliances ×
• Turn off heater/air conditioner ×
• Turn down water heater ×
• Turn off washing machine taps ×
• Lock all doors and windows ×
• Set up timed light system ×
• Store valuables in a safe place ×
• Leave house key and trip itinerary with a trusted friend ×
• Leave flight and hotel itineraries with a relative ×
• Reconfirm/check-in online with airline before you Uber, train, or shuttle to the airport ×