Packing to Asia: An Ultimate Checklist

So! What To Bring To Asia?

Basics

• Document holder and wallet. Just in case, make copies of all documents. Hotel reservation confirmation letter, two-way tickets, driving license, insurance, etc. but not only in electronic form.

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• Cash. Or to be safe, take both Mastercard and Visa cards. There can be unexpected situations with the bank, so it’s crucial to warn about your planned destination beforehand. There’s an exchange office right at the airport, but currencies can differ from other places.
• Small but spacious backpack with inner multi pockets and fanny pack for the most valuable stuff. A little tip to protect yourself from the pickpockets — to bring bags in front of you in public places.
• Chargers and socket adapters. Bring a few just in case. Charge your portable power banks and headphones. We don’t want to stay with no music or, what’s worse, no pics! ;)
• The filtered water bottle is a fantastic boon always to have clean drinking water. Hydration, especially on trips — is the key! In most regions of Asia, water is not safe for drinking, so double-check.

Clothes

• The less is better! Everything should be compact as much as possible and look good in combinations. Have a few pairs of bottoms, some tops, and sweatshirts.

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• Great advice is to take slippers to the plane, so you feel a lot comfier!
• If you’re traveling during the warm season, bring some hoodies in case, waterproof jacket or raincoat. Asia has too many breathtaking volcanoes and waterfalls to miss this sight, not to get wet or cold!
• Couple pairs of underwear & socks
• Hat
• Sunglasses

Toiletries and beauty routine

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• Here the less is better rule doesn’t work. You have to take extra, cause it’s better to have more than buying abroad. Perfumes, deodorant, facial care, skincare, and hair care products.
• Don’t forget about the toothbrush too! ;) It’s a common thing!
• Mini towels and few pockets of washing powder
• It’s important not to forget the medical kit! We don’t often remember such small things, but traveling somewhere this far is an urgent need.

Right before you leave

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• Leave the clean house. Yeah, everybody wants just to lay down after a long trip without even unpacking your suitcase, so it will be much more pleasurable to come back into cleanliness.
• Give your flat keys to someone you trust. Please leave your phone number to the neighbors or someone, who has access to it, while you’re gone.

During the trip:

• Have fun, and enjoy it!

It’s important to remember that Asia — is a whole new world full of new experiences! Go to the authentic places, cross to the unknown streets to see and feel the real culture, more than a guide recommends. It’s worth it!