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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