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Computer (Libretto 50ct)
Extended Battery
12 volt adapter
AC adapter cord
Plug and Telephone connectivity kit
Voltage converter

Digital Camera

AA Batteries purchased hundreds more along the way for digital camera

Small Binoculars

Double Mosquito Net (used mostly in Bali and Thailand and sent home from Paris)

Permathin Bug spray for clothing and mosquito net
Deet Bug spray for us
Sunscreen SPF 15

Money Belt
wallet/pouches
Credit cards
ATM cards
Cash
Traveler's checks
Bank checks and deposit slips
Calling Card
Driver's License
Passport
Yellow Immunization Card
Plane Tickets
Traveler's medical Insurance Info
IAMAT Card
 

2 Stainless steel plates
2 Stainless steel cups
2 Stainless steel knife/fork/spoon sets
Dish Towel (sent home)

2 Aquis Packtowels
Purchases 2 towels for diving, sent home later

2 qualofil camp pillows (an absolute necessity!)

alarm clock
luggage locks
cord lock
pad lock w/key
superglue
duct tape (much used, but we also could have used strong packing tape too for packages)
small umbrella
In Penang, we purchased a steel cable to use to lock all the luggage together in hotel rooms, a great idea!

Laundry Bag
    mesh bag
    stretch laundry line
    woollite
    soap powder
    sewing kit

Purchased  many novels and guidebooks en route, later to be resold or sent home.

Prescription Medicine
    Cipro (for intestinal bacterial infections)
    Zithromax (for upper respiratory infections)
    Amoxicillion( multi-purpose antibiotic)
    Clariton and clariton-D antihistamines
    Birth Control Pills
    Flagyl (for Giardia, purchased in Nepal)
    Valium (purchased in Nepal)
    Codiene (purchased in Nepal)
    Cough syrup

Over the Counter medicine
    Pepto Bismal Tablets
    Immodium AD Capsules
    GasX
    Dayquil Cold Capsules
    Throat Losenges
    Advil
    Bonine (for motion sickness)
    Afrin
    Antacids
    Oragel
    Antibiotic ointment
    Should have also brought Ny-quil Caps for all my colds!

Temporary Filling for cavities
Ace bandage (should have brought knee brace for trekking)
Latex Gloves
4 syringes
band aids
alcohol swabs

Tampons, etc.

1 hairbrush
2 toothbrushes
toothpaste
face cleanser
face moisturizer with SPF 15
2 deodorant
shampoo and conditioner
q-tips
 

Makeup for Kristina (lipstick, blush, mascara)

1  six-pocket accordian  folder
    copies of passports
    copy of marraige licence
    medical insurance info
    itinerary and important info
    blank paper and envelopes
    business cards (from our "real life" and for the web page)
 

TIP!     Everything that came in a package I took out of the box, cut the instructions off the back of the box, and rubber banded it all together. This saved a lot of space. Then I grouped things together into plastic zip lock bags by type. All cold medicines in one bag. All first-aid stuff in another. David and I have all of our toiletries in one kit (and my make-up in a very small separate bag).

FOR WOMEN ONLY... Here are some issues I never saw addressed while I was planning this trip. One is birth control. If you take birth control pills, how to get enough to last a year? My insurance company wouldn't cover it. However, many doctors have samples in their office and will be generous enough to give you a several month supply. Mine did. Be aware that condoms are not readily available in other countries. Also, remember that certain antibiotics will render birth control pills ineffective, so bring a few condoms with you.
    Another tip is to bring tampons that do not have an applicator, like the o.b. brand. This will save a lot of space. I found this brand in particular available almost everywhere.
    I have read that many women, even those traveling alone, wear a wedding ring either real or fake. We both made a conscious decision to leave ours at home and buy new, less expensive ones for the trip. I recommend it, especially for couples like us who have two different last names.
 
 

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