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Regardless
of your destination, consider including the following:
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Ear plugs and eye shades
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Travel alarm clock
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Camera (4 times as much film
as you think you need)
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Moist towelettes
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Guide books
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First aid kit
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Fanny pack/day pack/tote
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Laundry kit
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Hidden money belt
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Small flashlight and extra batteries
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Swiss army knife
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Hat
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Mosquito repellent
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Sunscreen
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A small collapsible bag that
you can use to carry the inevitable junk you are going to acquire
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Start with neutral
colored (khaki, black,
brown, navy, white) basics. Spread everything out on your bed or sofa,
and figure out what will mix and match. If it can't be worn in at least
two other combinations, leave it at home. Jeans or wrinkle-free cotton
khakis and a white t-shirt or button-down shirt can be dressed up or down
with scarves, pins, bangles, a sweater, windbreaker or blazer. Going to
a tropical resort? Bring a bathing suit, shorts, a couple of clean t-shirts
you can wash in your sink, light weight sweater and sandals. It sounds
silly, but ladies, consider investing in a sarong. It can double as a beach
wrap and evening wear along with the sandals. Men, don't leave home without
your khakis which can do double duty with a polo shirt for sightseeing
or dressed up with shirt and tie for dinner.
Familiarize
yourself with cultural dress codes. Jeans are perfectly acceptable to wear
for a little London sightseeing, but if your plans include wearing them
to high tea at the Dorchester Hotel, the maitre d' will very politely ask
you to change.
If you're
traveling ultra-light, consider bringing cheap clothes that you can leave
behind. That way you'll have plenty of room for tacky souvenirs.
Once
you see how many clothes you're bringing, then you need to choose the right
bag.
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