Travel Checklist – Be Ready for Anything
Things to Do Before the Trip
- [ ] Let your bank know you’re traveling
- [ ] Change your voicemail message
- [ ] Get necessary Visas
- [ ] Get necessary vaccinations
- [ ] Book flights
- [ ] Print directions to hotel
- [ ] Get traveler’s checks
- [ ] Leave extra house key with a friend
- [ ] Lock all doors and windows
- [ ] Turn off aircon, all electronics
- [ ] Remove perishables from fridge
- [ ] Book travel insurance
- [ ] Locate embassy in each country
- [ ] Get an international license. ($25 to $50 depending on state.)
- [ ] Photocopy your Passport. Keep it on you at all times.
Things to Pack
- [ ] Universal adapter.
- [ ] Guide book. (Lonely planet, etc.)
- [ ] Prescription medicines.
- [ ] Extra contact lenses
- [ ] Extra contact cases
- [ ] Glasses
- [ ] Contact solution
- [ ] Snacks (for the flight)
- [ ] Shoes
- [ ] Alarm clock
- [ ] Camera
- [ ] Extra batteries
- [ ] Extra memory cards
- [ ] Scissors
- [ ] Travel knife
- [ ] Duct tape
- [ ] Shampoo
- [ ] Soap (in a bottle, not a bar.)
- [ ] Flashlight
- [ ] Unlocked SIM / GSM Cell Phone
- [ ] Socks
- [ ] Underwear
- [ ] Shirts
- [ ] Long Pants
- [ ] Shorts
- [ ] Toothbrush
- [ ] Toothpaste
- [ ] Dental floss
- [ ] Razor & aftershave
- [ ] Deodorant
- [ ] Books, playing cards and other entertainment.
Cold Weather
- [ ] Multiple Jacket
- [ ] Extra pair of shoes. One will get wet.
- [ ] Raincoat
- [ ] Easy to layer clothing
- [ ] Hat that covers the ears.
- [ ] Sleeping bags / Extra blankets
- [ ] Waterproof ziplocks to keep things dry.
Warm Weather
- [ ] Sunscreen
- [ ] Sunglasses
- [ ] Swimming Trunks / Bathing Suit
- [ ] Sandals / Flip Flops
2nd & 3rd World Countries
- [ ] Malaria pills (3rd world countries.)
- [ ] Insect repellant (Denke & Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes)
- [ ] Transparent glasses (Protect eyes during motorcycle & open car rides)
- [ ] Strap-on wallet (Hard to pickpocket)
- [ ] Toilet paper. Many places won’t have it.
- [ ] Lip balm
- [ ] Carry the tourist police phone number on you at all times.
- [ ] Towel. Many hotels won’t have one
