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• For washcloths, tear an old towel into squares and leave them behind along the way. Wash cloths ( are not provided in Europe).
• Keep underwear in plastic bags to keep them organized. Clean vs. Dirty.
• Take plenty of dollar bills for tipping and leave the coins at home.
• Take a separate wallet/coin purse to carry foreign money.
• Leave a list of traveler’s checks numbers at home and a copy of your Passport.
• Bring Snacks.
• Take a grocery (plastic) sack for dirty clothes.
• Don’t forget your Sun Glasses, Sun Block and a Sun Hat for protection.
• Bring your first aid kit - include band-aids, anti itch creams, eye drops.
• Small candle (In case power goes out) and matches.
• Use dry cleaner plastic sacks to separate clothes so they don’t wrinkle.
• Bring a calculator for changing foreign currency.
• Binoculars for watching the scenery.
• Camera and Film - bring your own as it is generally cheaper to bring it than to purchase it and batteries.
• Travel Alarm - if you have a time schedule for your vacation.
• Flashlight with new batteries if you plan on any evening walks.
• Dictionary for foreign languages.
• Address book, Stamps, Pen and Pencil to send postcards.
• Umbrella for protection from rain and too much sun.
• Clothesline and clips so you can rinse out clothes and dry them.
• Ivory liquid (works for laundry, hair and body).
• Put Bottles in zip lock bags (no mess on your clothes).
• Don’t forget your Electrical converter for foreign travel.
• Always have Traveler’s Checks.
• Bring a second copy of your itinerary with phone numbers and addresses of Hotels.
• Keep Tickets in a safe place!
• Keep your Passports/ Visa with you at all times!