Going on vacation internationally - AM I FORGETTING SOMETHNG???

[Wedesdo]

Ok... I'll be flying tomorrow on a nice 3 week vacation...

I think I got everything, but I keep thinking that I forgot something... This is what I have

Plane Tickets
Passports and Visas
Clothes
Money
Toothbrush, soap, shaver, comb
Kodak DC4800 Digital Camera that I bought for a price (after rebates) of $305.75 (thanks hot deals)
Reading material

Anything else that I need?

 

[Capn]

photocopies of all your needed documents (passport and visas)

Maybe some kind of moneybelt to keep your wallet safe.

 

[RussianBear2001]

ME

 

[kranky]

Take the receipt for your camera so some overseas customs guy can't claim you bought it somewhere else and owe duty on it. Especially because it's brand-new.

Batteries for the camera? Converters for any electrical stuff you need to plug in? Phone numbers for your credit card company kept separate from your wallet?

 

[bacillus]

suspend your newspaper & milk delivery??
settle any bills which are due while you're on holiday!

 

[HowardStern]

Where are you going?

 

[Helpless]

I would pickup a universal adapter to plug stuff into the wall that is dual-voltage, if you are heading to a country with 110/220V

 

[ManSnake]

Visa (credit card)

 

[Tauren]

A voltage converter. Overseas they use 220 not 110. Don't plug in your electric razor, hairdryer, etc. before making sure it's 110!

 

[Freejack2]

Confirm your reservations. Nothing like getting to where your going only to hear, I'm sorry sir but I don't show a reservation for you and we're all booked.

 

[Lars]

<< Don't plug in your electric razor, hairdryer, etc. before making sure it's 110 >>



Electric razors are universal 110/220.

 

[Helpless]

...right, which is why I recommended the adapter

 

[GasX]

Get traveller's checks instead of cash!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get rechargeable batteries for the camera and a voltage converter for the charger. digital cameras eat batteries. How big is your memory card? I am going to Belize later this month and will have an 8MB and 2 48MB - that is more than enough.

Comfortable shoes.

Have you passport number written down in case you lose it.

You didn't mention a suitcase

 

[IJump]

You always forget something, don't forget to take the people you are traveling with, they might be mad of you forget them.

 

[Czar]

More memory for your digital camera, you WILL need it

 

[yata]

Umbrella, Gameboy Advanced, Walkman, socks.

 

[Helpless]

...a copy of the National Review and some other mags to read on the plane

 

[Sophia]

Your carry-on bag should include a minimum of one day's clothes. Passengers and luggage don't always arrive at the same time.

[Edit] And sunscreen! [/edit]

 

[Mutilator]

The I in SOMETHNG and KEVIN!
&quot;I made my family disappear...&quot;

 

[frizzlefry]

Ummmmm, I think you're missing a very critical item in your list. RUBBERS!!!
j/k

Rather than take credit cards (potential faurd victim) go get some traveler's checks. I like to use them. Kinda neat.

don't know where you're going, but maybe some TP? Oh yeah, and if you are taking your credit cards with you, write the account numbers down somewhere including the phone numbers to call in case they get stolen.

Have fun.

 

[Wedesdo]

got the voltage converter from radioshack and the moneybelt from walmart... thanks guys!

anything else?

 

[Clinotus]

Any perscription meds that you might need.
Check the US travel advisory.
Undergarment money belt. That you can't reach easily.
Convert some currency, you dont want to flash to many U.S. dollars around.
Immodium
Aspirin/Advil
Luggage tags
Alarm clock
Ziplock with a wet facecloth inside
Second pair of glasses
Small sewing kit

 

[Helpless]

...make sure you change your undies

 

[Wedesdo]

btw, about the camera memory - I have 168 MB of compact flash..... i'd think that's more than enough, won't you?

 

[Nick Stone]

Wedesdo
Are you forgetting where you are going? (propably not--) So tell us!