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This is a list of what you’re probably going to want while you’re away.  So give it a gander and then decide for yourself what to take.

  • Guide Book: Lonely Planet is the standard (aka The Bible), however there are others that do a great job as well
  • Backpack: Top Loader or Side Loader?
  • Day Bag: No fanny packs please…have some self respect
  • Sunscreen: With UVA and UVB protection
  • Small Flashlight: For those all too frequent power outages
  • Alarm Clock: Let’s face it, your lazy.  Don’t miss that train
  • Hat:
  • Reading Materials: Comic Books, Romance Novels…
  • Camera:
  • Rechargeable Batteries & Recharger:
  • Tiny Sewing Kit:
  • Small Travelers Towel:
  • Toiletries:
  • Small Folding Scissors:
  • Small First Aid Kit:
  • Bug Spray:
  • Diarrhea Medicine: (Amodium AD)
  • Lip Balm:
  • Extra Sheet: There are a lot of filthy hotels and hostels out there.  Sometimes it’s just good to have a buffer
  • Ipod: