Things to pack for a Foreign Trip

This is a list that I had made before I set out to my first International Travel Journey this Summers.

This list is apt for a week - 10 days travel.
I'll soon be updating list with things that one might need when on:
- University Exchange Program
- Summer Intern Abroad (International Internships)

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NOTE: Check the weather of the place that you are going to visit. Since, I was traveling to Europe, it's cool even during Summers, as compared to the scorching temperature across Indian subcontinent.

1. Clothing
  1.1 Jeans  - 2
  1.2 Shorts - 1
  1.3 Trackpant - 2
  1.4 Full Shirt - 2
  1.5 T Shirts - 4/5
  1.6 Undergarments - 3/4 pairs
  1.7 Warm Clothes - Jacket/Hoodie/Sweatshirts/Inners - 1 each [According to the temperature at the place, North Europe tends to be cooler, this should be kept in mind while traveling/bag-packing ]

2. Accessories & Electronics
  2.1 Headphones
  2.2 Mobile Phone
   [A smart phone should be preferred - 3G/Free WiFi will help you connected with family & friends]

  2.3 Camera 
 [Point & Shoot / DSLR. If carrying a DSLR, I'd suggest get a camera bag-pack, it will make carrying the camera easier]

  2.4 Water Bottle 
  [One needs to buy water abroad, better buy a good quality PET/Metallic bottle so that you could     refill it from tap. Yes, don't be surprised, the water from the tap abroad is safe to drink :) ]

  2.5 Sunglasses
  2.6 Cap / Hat
  2.7 Money Belt / Travel Pouch  [Optional]
  2.8 Travel Guide Book - Lonely Planet


3. Bathroom
 3.1 Soap Bar
 3.2 Rin Bar [for washing clothes, or one could opt for Laundry Service if staying at Hotel]
 3.3 Shampoo
 3.4 Shoes 
 3.5 Flip Flops
 3.6 Bathroom Sleepers

4. Documents & Money
 4.1 SBI Foreign Travel Debit Card [Available in India]
 4.2 Passport [Do keep a colored scan copy in your mail/Cloud in case of emergency]
 4.3 Cash [Less the better]
 4.4 Identity Card [again keep a scan copy Online]


5. Food Items
 See one needs to admit that things are costly abroad, so take as much as your flight permits. I had 30 kg limit, but I still took around 20kgs.

5.1 Coffee Satche
5.2 Tea Bags
5.3 Biscuits / Cookies - 5-6 packets
5.4 Cup Noodles - 5 packets
5.5 Chips
5.6 Ready to Eat - 3 - 4 packets of different dishes
5.7 Some energy drinks

6. Medicines
 NOTE: Some countries do not permit medicines inside if without prescription. Check the Embassy Website for further details.
  6.1 Ciprofloxacin [Loose motions]
  6.2.   ORS
  6.3.   Paracetamol/Crocin
  6.4.   Amoxicillin
  6.5.   Soframicin – Antibacterial Cream
  6.6.  Tiger Balm for Cold / Vicks Vapour up   
  6.7 Volini ( for Muscular pain gel )

Next update coming soon.

Do leave your comments / suggestions on the list.



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