Keep in mind that your phone doubles as a flashlight, camera, dictionary/translator, travel guide, news paper, magazine rack, and library, to name a few things. Just saying.
- Toiletries
- All liquids go in a 1 liter zip-lock bag.
- Bring as small liquid containers and a few items as you can.
- Consider bringing a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
- Use travel bottles. For instance, pour some of your favourite conditioner into a smaller container.
- Instead of bringing all your perfume, use a 100 ml travel spray bottle or atomizer.
- You can buy sunscreen when you get there. If you're easily burned... Then don't forget :-)
- Depending on where you stay, you may be able to leave your shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion at home. Check with your hotel if they've got what you need. Alternatively, you can always buy what you need when you arrive!
- If you want to save money on drinks on the plane, but want something other than water, bring some juice concentrate (or powder, which goes outside of this bag).
- You can even bring a shot of Bailey's for your free (?) coffee!
- Don't put your tooth-brush into the bag. It's not liquid.
- Toothbrush & dental floss
- Nail cutter & file, a pair of pliers
- Cotton tipped swabs
- "Medicines" such as pain killers, motion sickness tablets, diahorrea relief tablets, and rehydration tablets. Remember to study side effects, and consult a pharmacist to know what can and should not be used at the same time, as well as under the influence of alcohol!
- Light clothing
- If you need heavy clothing, wear it. Dress in layers if need be, you can always dress down a little without needing to fill up your bag, but still... Don't bring stuff you don't need.
- Put light clothing in your bag. Plan to wear stuff for a little longer than usual, and to clean it if your staying somewhere for a longer period of time.
- If you need sandals and shoes, put the smallest items in your bag and wear the biggest ones on the plane.
- Underwear for you torso and personals, socks, pants, and shirt/top for when you spill that coffee. Be prepared to wear stuff for more than a day (you'll be saving the planet, yay!)
- A towel? Nah, not unless you're hitchhiking through the galaxy. But if you're not staying in a hotel, bring a microfiber towel that dries quickly.
- Laundry
- Laundry detergent powder in a double zip-lock bag. Double, because you want to make sure the soap stays contained!
- At least one laundry bag
- One for your dirty laundry
- and perhaps one for your clean clothes?
- Papers
- A photo copy of your passport (always keep the original on you)
- Your itinerary, with addresses for lodging, phone numbers, and other contact information.
- Vouchers (certain clerks love red tape)
- Bring a pen and a small notebook as well. Never know when it comes in handy!
- A few dollars and a spare credit card can be nice to hide in your bag, just in case. Eventually, hide it in a money belt, under your sole, or wherever. Just in case you get robbed or encounter a pickpocket.
- Keys
- You'll be needing those when you come back home!
- Entertainment
- Noise-cancelling earphones. OK, they might not be an absolute necessity, and they don't come cheap. However, they're a true blessing on long-haul flights, even when you're not listening to anything in particular. In contrast to earphones that or provided (or sold) on board, you can actually hear what's being said in the movies without turning the volume to the highest level.
- An e-book or three. You don't need a Kindle or similar e-ink device, a tablet or even your phone will do the job. Consider bringing an audio book as well, Amazon books are often offered with an Audible option.
- Your favourite book and/or magazine and a news paper.
- Electronic accessories
- Travel adapter
- Power bank to charge your phone (or tablet, headphones, etc) while you're on the go. Consider how many Amps you get per dollar! More is better.
- Phone charger - Concider a multiple USB port adapter, so you can charge several devices at once.
- Sunglasses (and reading glasses)
- Don't stuff your bag too tight! That's how sunglasses get crushed.
- Bring some cleaning accessories too, if you care to.
- Food and water
- You don't need to buy food. Bring your own! Prepare a couple of sandwiches, wrap 'em up in a plastic bag and freeze if you plan to wait a few hours before consuming.
- Although you can't bring drinks through security (not more than 3.4 ounce containers in a quart bag (100 ml in a liter bag for you metric folks), you may bring empty bottles. Most airports supply free drinking water from water fountains or bubblers so you can fill your container once inside, before you board.
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