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Things to remember

A simple checklist to walk through before leaving Home:

• Defrost the fridge

• Check the central heating

• Cancel the newspapers

• Arrange for the post to be picked up

• Make copies of all documents, incl. credit cards, that you will be taking on your trip. Take with you, obviously not to be kept in same place as the original documents

• Leave copy of above documents, with itinerary of your travels, with a trusted friend. Also a good idea to leave a spare set of keys

• Arrange to have someone check daily on your house/apartment

• Go to the dentist, doctor, for a last minute check up.

• If you're bringing any special medication with you, a letter from your doctor can help ease customs inspections. An international driver's license is also handy, sometimes it's obligatory.

• Make spare passport photos

• Arrange matters with your bank in event you need emergency funds

• Arrange travel insurance, does your insurance cover travel in Europe, emergencies, travel by car?

• Make a list of items you will be packing

• Remove half of above items! We do have laundry shops in Europe!

• Buy zip lock plastic bags for packing items, you will be surprised at how much space you will save

• Pack a walkman for long train journeys

• Pack a novel, exchange later with another traveler

• Pack eyeshades, reading glasses, ear plugs, inflatable neck pillow, very handy! if you think you might need them

• Do research beforehand on where you are going, your priorities, etc.

• Pack sunglasses, with luck the sun will shine

• Money belt, very important, wear hidden under clothes, keep small amount of money in wallet

• Toiletries: Pack sample sizes

• Medical: Pack sample sizes of all you think you might need

• Needle & thread: good idea, buttons fall off at the most inconvenient times!

• If you are traveling with a back pack, don’t pack valuables in this pack, this is the reason you will need that fanny bag!

• CARRY ON LUGGAGE: VERY IMPORTANT

• Just imagine your luggage goes astray, what would you need to keep going without a mental break down for 2 days? Right! Pack these items! Don’t forget your travel documents and itinary

• Goes without saying (I hope) your passport is up to date?

• Itinerary with confirmations, address & phone numbers of where you will be staying

• Essential medication, keep with your carry on bag