So, most normal folks will probably want to start this much earlier than I, but I'm a fly by the seat of your pants type of chick. This is the list of non-traditional items...the things that you probably didn't think about, but will definitely need. Note that this list isn't comprehensive, and I'll be adding items as I think of them. *Feel free to email me more* But there are some essentials that have to go in the luggage:
- travel iron: not all hotels have one, and ours doesn't
- travel adapters/converters/transformers: 110V vs 220V vs 240V - Brookstone has a nice set, that includes plugs and a map (so you know which to use) for a total of $40.
- bubble wrap: trying to bring back that nice vase you bought at the street market? or pretty glass sculpture? Or (if you're a lush like myself) you're trying to smuggle back more than the allotted two bottles of Cachaça. Well, bubble wrap (apparently) is the Q-tip of travelling...it serves many purposes.
- all hair products, including accessories: no Walgreens up the street, means I can't run out and get scrunchies...lol.
- stomach stuff: antacids, anti-diarrheals, laxative tea, peppermint tea
- batteries: for all the gadgets (camera, mp3 player, etc.) I'm bringing
- insect repellent: this is a given
- antibacterial gel: again, nuff said
- condiments: as if.
- condoms: hopefully...tee-hee.
- tote bag: don't want the Hermés to get missing/lost/stolem - even if it IS a good fake.
- wallet, and fake wallet: this was another safety tip suggestion. Keep a fake wallet with a little cash, and the fake ID, pics and credit cards they normally put into new wallets - this is to fake out a potential mugger. Then, keep your real wallet (ID, Credit Cards, etc.) someplace where a robber/mugger wouldn't look. I may have a gas face for the US that says "don't try me, I'm from NY", but I doubt it'll work overseas. I'm so trying this one.
- gift for company host: since we're touring different companies, and want to make a good impression the suggestion was to bring our company hosts a present, even a small one, to make ourselves memorable. Email me with suggestions, please :-)
matter of fact, if you have any other suggestions - email me.
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