Ultimate Packing List

When you start to travel, it can be difficult and overwhelming to pack for a journey. However, the more you do it, the easier it becomes and your packing items become rather standard with some minor adjustments based on your destination or duration of your adventure. I wanted to share my own list with you to give you an idea of what to pack.

I keep a packing checklist on my phone after all these years so I can pack casually, keeping in mind what I always need. I use the ColorNotes app to consult my list to check and uncheck accordingly until I’m ready to walk out my door. I always add things to do at the top of the list like ‘Water plants’ and ‘Take out garbage.’

Passport
Chargers
Sunglasses
Wallet / cash / credit cards / IDs
Chapstick
Travel pillow
Medicine (Rx / over the counter -for me ibuprofen, antacid, antibacterial cream for cuts)
Jacket
Sweatshirt/Long-sleeve
Headphones
Deodorant
Tablet / book
Camera (sometimes I like to bring my digital and sometimes I bring a disposable 35mm)
Notebook
External Battery
Peştemel (Turkish Peştemel, specifically the bamboo hamam towel is perfect for a towel or a scarf; they’re lightweight, dry quickly and stylish)
Hair moisturizer
Shampoo/conditioner
Soap
Facewash
Face Cream (usually something with SPF)
Qtips
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Tweezers
Razor
Lock
Backpack (for exploring during the day so I can carry water, essentials, and room for my discarded layers or things I have bought)
Flip Flops (for the beach, house slippers, or shower shoes)
Tampons/liners/pads
Nail clippers
PJs (one set for whatever weather awaits)
Shorts / pants
Tshirts
Dress (it’s good to have at least one thing that might want to go out in and look nice)
Socks / Underwear / Bra
Jewelry (usually 2 different necklaces and several pairs of earrings)
Sun hat / Sunscreen (if I’m going to the beach)

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