__ cell phone and charger (make sure it will work there)
__ camera equipment and charger
__ adapters (plug and phone line adapters)
__ travel alarm clock
__ batteries
Personal Comfort Items
__ travel pillow
__ sunglasses
__earplugs (and EarPlanes, for the flight over the water; I think you can get them at Freddie’s, and I got mine at the airport a couple years ago)
__eyeshade
__ spare eyeglasses and/or contact lenses and supplies
__ cosmetics
__ jewelry (recommend you bring only what you wear on the plane)
__ toiletry kit
__ medications (including pain reliever, anti-heartburn and anti-diarrhea medications) Prescription meds require a copy of your current prescription too
__eye drops
__ book light
__ travel first-aid kit
__ paperback/magazine
__ washcloths (not always available) (should be available at “our” house)
__pillow case (ditto – can always be used as a laundry bag) (should be available at “our” house)
__ tissues and/or toilet paper
__ wet wipes
__ laundry detergent (should buy this when we get to “our” house)
Documents and Money
__ passport
__ International Drivers Permit (IDP)
__ two credit cards
__ ATM card
__ medical and auto insurance cards
__ airline tickets
__ car rental and hotel reservation confirmations
__ itinerary
__ copies of EVERYTHING! (carry them in different locations)
__ approximately 300-500 euro exchanged prior to departure (and foreign currency appropriate to any airport you’re landing at)
Miscellaneous
__ travel guides/books
__ phrase book
__ map(s)
__ medium to large fold-up nylon “extra” bag with handles
__ Ziploc bags (for holding everything) (surely we can get these in Ireland?)
Clothing
These are givens:
__ travel slippers
__ sleepwear
__ undergarments
__ socks
__ rain jacket
__wet weather shoes
__ jacket/coat
__ gloves
__warm hat
Flexibility and versatility are key. Limit the colors of your basic pieces to one or two and let your accessories provide the color and flair.
__ one skirt (or one day into evening dress)
__ two pair pants
__ two or three t-shirts
__ turtleneck
__ knit tops in short and long sleeves
__ one sweater
__ one pair comfortable walking shoes
__one pair sneakers
__ bathing suit
__ pareo, pashmina or large scarf (multiple uses)
