Packing list

In need of a packing list? Always forgetting something when packing? Well here is my list! 

Making a list is the first thing I do when packing for a holiday. I don’t want to forget anything important on my travels. But my list also brings me in the holiday vibe already because I know that I’ll be leaving soon. So why not share it with you?

My list always changes. Why? Because I don’t need malaria pills in France, but I do need them in Kenya. I also won’t need my bathing suit in Dublin (city trip).

Let me know if you see something I forgot to put on my list!

Tip: Make sure to print them out twice! One before you leave for your vacation and one leaving for home, in order to not forget anything!

General Packing List

Passport, Visa, Vaccinations and Travel Insurance

The following things must be on the top of your packing list!

• Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and must obtain one blank page.
• Visa: Check if you have to buy a visa upfront or not.
• Vaccinations: Check your vaccinations, this is very important!
• Travel insurance: Because I’m still depending on my parents, I am fully covered for having an accident or disease while traveling. Be sure to have insurance, it might come in handy!

Backpack or Luggage

Your backpack is also an important item on your packing list. Do you want a backpack or luggage?

• Backpack: Invest in a good backpack (or luggage, but the roads are not made for luggages). I have an Osprey backpack of 40L. This one is perfect for a two-week trip, but it was just a bit small for a 3-week trip (I managed by rolling my clothes). So maybe buy the 50L backpack if you plan on going away for more than 2 weeks. Also, bring along a day backpack. It comes in handy for your camera equipment, a bottle of water and other stuff.
• Packing cubes: Bring packing cubes! This has been so easy for me! I have the compression packing cubes from Osprey. They are so easy to use and I can put in 14 pieces of clothing per bag (how? roll them!).

Medicine and toiletries

Okay so this one is actually the most important thing on my packing list now since I had Salmonella.

• Mosquito Repellent and Sunscreen: This is a must.
• First aid kit: Bandages will most definitely come in handy!
• Diarrhea tablets: Just in case 
• Hand Sanitizer: I used this every time I used a public bathroom or right before dinner, comes in handy.
• Quick drying towel: Invention of the year! Put your wet towel on a chair and it’s dry in an hour. It’s also not that thick as a normal towel, so its easy to pack.
• Wet wipes: I always bring my wet wipes on my holidays. If you’re in a public toilet that’s dirty or where there is no toilet paper, wet wipes are a blessing.
• Small bottles: I always pack small, reusable bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. You save space and weight!
• Lip balm: During the flight, my lips become very dry. I always pack my Butter cream lip balm and my lips are soft in no time!

Clothes

I don’t think anyone would forget to put these items on their packing list.

• Clothes: You’ll be sweating, so try to pack linen clothing.
• Sweater: Sometimes I find myself shivering in the airplane from the cold, that’s why I always pack my sweater. You can also use it as a pillow.
• Travel pillow: I have a neck pillow that comes in handy for those long flights.
• Washing powder: Washing time! If you pack light, then you must also wash your clothes from time to time. You can do it in a shop or do it yourself in the hotel room.
  • Tip: You can also wash your clothes with shampoo.
• Rain jacket (foldable): This is so handy! You can hang it to your purse and have the purse filled with an umbrella and wallet.
  • Tip: when folded, it can be used as a pillow!

Electronics

• Camera and GoPro: Pack those babies for having HD photos and videos.
• Chargers: Check if you need a plug adapter!
• Local SIM card: You can buy a SIM card at the airport for having wifi during the day in some countries.
• Powerbank: Bring along a power bank!
• Hard disk: Backup your photos while traveling!
  • I have the Seagate Backup Plus
• Waterproof bag: I used a waterproof bag to put my power bank, smartphone and its chargers in. Everything is in one little bag, easy to find and protected from water, sunscreen, …
  • Warning: Not protected from thieves 

Specific Packing Lists

Cambodia

Here is my specific list for Cambodia. Don’t forget your camera for those amazing Angkor Wat photos!

Canada

Here is my specific list for Canada. Don’t forget your camera for those amazing lake photos!

Indonesia

Here is my specific list for Indonesia. Don’t forget your packing cubes for your clothes!

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