We've only got a couple of weeks left until our trip now. It seems like there's so much to do before a big trip like this! There's travel money to sort out, vaccinations to get, new gear to buy, routes to plan, and we have to fit everything we need into one bag each. In my case that gives me 65 litres of possessions. So what exactly do I take? I've read up on it and I *think* I know what I need, but there's nothing like experience is there!
I know that many of you reading this have been travelling before. I want to know your top tips for going away. What did you wish you'd taken with you? Similarly what did you spend money on only to find you didn't need it after all? Leave us a comment to let us know. Thanks!
11 comments:
Forget the travel insurance; play the numbers and you'll be fine. Also, don't bother taking any clothes
Sam
The guy next to me at work did a similar trip in 1999. I've forwarded the blog address to him, and he'll try and dig out his diary and see if he can find a few tips. His name is Andy.
Dad
I spent 15 months travelling in North, Central and South America, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka and managed to pack things into one bag
Good walking boots/waterproof/fleece/sleeping bag/Mosquito net/Deet
I agree that you should take minimum clothes and buy on route.
Flip flops for dodgy showers/toilets
long sleeve top (mosquito protection)
army combat trousers (fabric will dry quickly after sudden downpour)
Helly Hansen thermal leggings and top
Compact solid shampoo bars (Lush?). Lasts forever
Compact crystal deodorant
Dental floss (very useful and extremely strong for repairing things. I used it to repaired my split boot)
Water bottle carrier
sleeping bag liner (Silk liners are very compact and useful to sleep in if it is really hot and the bedding is dodgy)
Rucsac storage bag (i.e. a bag that you can put your rucsac in then zip and padlock it. It Keeps your rucsac secure and clean. Backup coach drivers sleep underneath the coach with your luggage)
Couple of books to swap with other travellers
Stash a small amount of US Dollars in a couple of places in case of emergency
Useful currency converter (http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic)
Good luck
Mr Anonymous,
i to am a numbers man, but alas we are not allowed on tour groups without insurance.
Thanks to the guy next to Mr Wessel at his work .... Andy, advice heeded.
Right, a big shop is needed tomorrow me thinks, fun fun. Cheers Andy.
definetly need a king sized hipflask.
sam - just remembered a little something which you might find useful. the spanish for vegetarian is "yo soy vegetariano" which you probably already knew. BUT it's quite handy to know "yo no como carne, cerdo, pescado ni pollo" because some folks in s.america have a very different idea of what constitutes a veggie diet,so you need to be a bit more explicit :)
Que tal amigos?
Only 1 day to go.. I imagine how hectic it must be! All the last minute stuff to do and get.. I just wanted to take a few seconds to wish you the time of your life! Les deseo muchas risas, milles experiencias locas y tremendos encuentros maravillosos!
Enjoy Cuba para mi and remember, hasta la victoria siempre!
I will be checking your blog regurlarly so if you have any questions of whatever nature, don't hesitate!
Oh yeah and drink yourself a Cristal for me will you..
Cuidense..
Ciao!
Arianexx
Hey Guys!
Hope you are having fun in Cuba at the mo! It's raining here in Derby at the mo!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Love Jen x x x
hi Lewis how you doing - hope your all Ok and having fun. Got the back for the MP3 player - Thanx
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