Destination -1: Traveling Checklist

A checklist for me while travelling oversea, been using the one in Korea 3 months preparation post but it's not up to date.

This list is usable for all the countries I visited. Will update it again if something is missing.


MUST HAVE ITEMS : 

1. Passport - check validity, must be at least 6 months before travelling 
2. Flight tickets - with return flight
3. Visa - quite strict for some country
4. Insurance - just get it, it's pretty cheap
5. Credit card activation - you don't need the rest if you have this (with huge credit limit)
6. ATM card activation - beware of extra changes
7. SIM card activation - in case you can't get a SIM card oversea e.g. Japan
8. Cash - and extra USD for backup

TO PLAN BEFORE TRAVELING : 

1. Itinerary - most troublesome part before travelling
2. Hotel booking - don't try to look for hotel when arrived (i've tried that, not a good idea)
3. Budget list - or maybe a shopping list (must buy in that country)
4. Flight check in luggage purchase - mainly for liquid toiletries
5. SIM card - You don't need any travel guide or books, just data plan is enough. Suggest to get it from airport. Some countries provide free sim card at immigration counter
6. Airport transfer - you know how to go to your hotel when arrived
7. Printed itinerary, flight, hotel booking

TOILETRIES : 

1. Perfume - to smell good always
2. Extra contact lens - something that you can't easily find anywhere
3. Earring - to change SIM card for iPhone
4. Tissue
5. Wet tissue
6. Contact lens solution
7. Hair gel
8. Toothpaste 
9. Toothbrush 
10. Shaving blade
11. Shampoo - normally i don't bring this
12. Nail clipper
13. Hair rubber band - for long hair
14. Comb - I don't use it, just in case
15. Vaseline - For cold country
16. Extra bags - for dirty laundry or extra shopping

GADGETS : 

1. Phone - has to be smart
2. Camera 
3. Earphones 
4. Power banks / extra batteries- at least 2 pcs, leave another charging in room while using another
5. Universal socket 
6. Extension socket - no fighting with roommate
7. Chargers (phone, camera, power bank)
8. Memory cards - to take lotsa photos
9. Selfie stick - for solo traveller like me If you don't mind it be in your photo
10. Have all of them fully charged

SUGGESTED : 

1. Hidden waist bag - to hide passport, cards & cash from pickpocket 
2. Medicine - buying drugs oversea is pretty expensive
3. Backpack - keep all the stuff while walking around
4. Pen - you'll need it during immigration 
5. Umbrella 
6. Sunscreen lotion 
7. Water bottle
8. Vitamins
9. Mask - some countries are pretty dusty

CLOTHING : 

1. Watch
2. Sunglasses (shades)
3. Belt
4. Handkerchief
5. Slippers
6. Covered shoes
7. Socks
8. Cap - to look like celebrity walking on street
9. Jacket - by hand for freezing flight
10. Semi formal wear (at least collar and long pants) - for clubbing purpose
11. Formal wear - for business trip purpose
12. Swimwear - replacement when lack of inner wear 
13. Pyjamas - unless sleeping naked
14. The rest are what you normally wear

ETC : 

1. Hair cut (before leaving) - to look good in selfie
2. Special tag on luggage - easier luggage identification 
3. Locks - to lock your luggages
4. U shape pillow - long distance travelling
5. Name cards - friends around the world
6. Student ID - student price items
7. Any ID with date of birth - can keep your passport in the safe if going to club
8. Housekey - if nobody's home when you're back

Hope that I didn't miss out anything...

I'm checking this list for my upcoming Cambodia trip

Last updated : March 6th, 2015.