Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Honeymoon help

I've talked quite a bit about our honeymoon, and now that it's coming close, I realized there are some things that I need to figure out.

Like what to pack. As we are traveling with carry-ons only (since spending a month backpacking in Europe, I have a hard time packing more than just a carry-on), space is pretty limited. I thought I'd share my packing list for other people traveling to warm climates who hope to pack light, as well as open it up to any suggestions for items that I have forgotten.

Clothes (including what I will wear on the plane):
2 knit dresses
1 pair shorts
1 pair pants
2 short sleeved shirts
1 cardigan or long sleeved shirt
birkenstocks
sneakers
socks
underwear
3 swimsuits
1 pashmina
rain jacket
(I plan on buying some nicer sandals once we're in Bali.)

Toiletries/makeup:
sunscreen*
bug repellent*
after sun lotion*
toothpaste*
facewash*
toothbrush
razor
deodorant
mascara*
lip gloss*
contacts
contact solution*
glasses

First aid kit:
neosporen*
band-aids
rifaxamin (for traveler's diarrhea)
malarone (for malaria prevention)
personal medications
pepto-bismal chewable tablets
immodium AD
advil
purel*

Important documents:
passport
plane ticket confirmations
doctor's note about prescription meds
1 bank card
2 credit cards
$100 bills (number TBD; supposedly you get the best exchange rate in Bali if you have 100s)

Misc.
money belt
2-3 paperback books
2 travel guides
Ipod
sunglasses

*means that it is a liquid, and therefore must go in a 1 qt bag. I've figured out how much contact solution I'll need (2 small bottles), and Calvin and I will split the load as far as the remaining liquids go.

Anyone have any recommendations for things to add to the list?

1 comment:

midwest transplant said...

You might do it Tinnerman style and see if you can slip in an extra tanktop (nice to go sleeve-less at the beach). Also, if you already have one, it could be a good idea to bring a hat or visor for the sun (also Tinnerman style :) ) Otherwise, I love that you are packing so light. Its soooo mcuh better not to have to carry all that junk around.