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