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Many people have asked me how I prepare for a trip. I have a full list of things to pack and do and I print it out. Apart from certain special safety precautions which I won’t divulge, here is my full trip list. I check it first a few days before, but mostly I pack on the previous day.
- passport
- tickets
- driving licence
- insurance certificate / health insurance card for EU
- cash UK and foreign, credit card, debit card
- if I have a country SIM – a dongle
- paracetamol, Mycil, Piriton, itching cream, bandages, antiseptic cream
- toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving foam, razor, shampoo, deodorant
- socks, pants, two pairs of shoes, shirts, T-shirts, two pairs of glasses and sunglasses, condoms
- guide to country/maps
- at least one pullover
- tropics: immunisation certificate, malaria tablets, water purification tablets, mosquito repellent, trilby hat
- jeans, shorts
- camera, camera batteries, battery charger, binoculars if wildlife trip
- earplugs
- addresses, contacts, pens, notebook
- if warm destination: suntan cream, shorts, swimming trunks, sandals
- calling cards
- turn down heating, switch off LAN
- ‘special safety precautions’.
- clear fridge
- bins out
- smartphone + charger and plug adaptor for country
- netbook, mouse and charger – charge batteries!
- transfer latest bookmarks to netbook and document versions to Dropbox.
- backup main laptop
I may decide to add to this list (eg a suit if I am going to a function) or more likely subtract (if not gpoing to the tropics) but this is the complete list to choose from.
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