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I have a backpackers soul. I like to travel as light as possible and as packed as necessary.Which means on a trip for a month I only travel with my small army backpack.It is 50x35x25cm only!(If you are travelling with your girl things look different of course.Romantic travelling is more convinient travelling)Medicine is most important.Toiletpaper comes second in China.A LP guide is never a mistake.But I reduce it to the most necessary information of my route on a seperate paper in case I lose the guidebook(transportation,alternative places to stay,copies of some maps).Youth hostels are always a breeding point of the latest travel information.It is a big backpacker family.I only have just a few things of clothes,two trousers,a few t-shirts ,a few socks,one or two pullover and so on to change.Jacket on my body.If you need new clothes you can buy them very cheap or if you stay at a place for a couple of days wash your used clothes.I hope you are not too much disgusted. Always have something to drink with you.
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Money, traveller cheques, passport, tickets - everything important is in my moneybelt.
My wallet is just for some little money you need every day. It does not hurt when you lose it or it gets stolen, or even robbed. But I normally wear it
in a front pocket while I? travelling. (China is one of the safest countries I have travelled to. It is more dangerous to take the wrong exit in a major US city;-)
The weight is right when you are able to walk with it for at least half a day - everyday ;-)
Nomally when you reach a city, I look for the place to stay first. But that can take some time. Than you can reduce the weight, leave everything in the hotel you can afford to lose and start your exploration!
I hope this is a help for everyone who wants to experience a little bit more andvanturous travelling independently. Leave a Comment
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 David buying water in a small
town by jadedmuse
When our trip was done, we gave our sleeping bag to Dawa. Maybe she'll use it on one of her pilgrimages to a monastery in the interior of the country.
Layer, layer, layer. And protect your skin from the sun! You're up high, so slather on the lotion AND the sweaters. As long as you're in the sun, you can be reasonably warm...we went in mid-October and the temps required jacket and sometimes just a sweatshirt or long sleeve shirt. But along those high-passes as you're traveling the Plateau - yikes - windy and C-O-L-D ! You can see the Tibetans' cheeks are windblown and ruddy. Yours will be too if you don't protect yourself. Wear comfortable shoes - tennis shoes or my personal faves, my trusty Timberland hiking boot-shoes. They loved my feet and vice versa.
Ahh, that saline nasal spray will really come in handy because the air is so dry, your nose is likely to bleed. If you keep it moist, however, you'll be winning the battle. Plus, you'll breathe better.
Make sure to get a prescription for Diamox (250 mg should do) from your doc, just in case you have an uncomfortable night of altitude sickness. We were somewhat bothered maybe one night and one day during the entire 8 day trip, and we each took half a pill. Sleep is about the only thing that will help, plus a pill - if used with caution and the approach that it's a precautionary measure - not a panacea. Altitude sickness is a serious ailment and if left to continue, can KILL.
Oh - DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!!!! Staying hydrated will help your body deal with the altitude.
Note: if you fly directly into Lhasa, forget the above...you'll need at least a full 24 hours of absolute REST. No eating - just sleep and water. It's the only way to help your body build those extra red blood cells needed for precious oxygen!! Leave a Comment
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For those who happen to be browsing these pages (and for those of us, myself included, who may need occasional reminders), I offer the following:
Bring some patience. Things don't work here like they do at home--wherever home may be. If you're from the US (in particular), the whole notion of time is often quite different and not at all what you may be used to.
Bring some generosity of spirit. To Tibetans, if you come from almost anywhere else, you come from a rich country. A little reading on your part before you come is highly recommended: the culture is fascinating. Tibet is primarily a Buddhist country and religion permeates life. Their entire world view is markedly different from what many of us in the West are familiar with.
Finally, don't forget those two most important items: an open mind and an open heart. If you bring these, you cannot help but have a wonderful time.
Tashi delek ("auspicious goodness" or "good luck") is the standard greeting in Tibet. Leave a Comment
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 This is the guide book I
bought for the train ride by Confucius
Polarized sunglasses are a requirement for Tibet, and you might even need them on the train.
Bring two extra rolls of toilet paper. One for yourself and the other as a spare to be given away to friends in need.
Bring something that will help shield your camera from the train window's glare. Definitely bring sufficient spare batteries and memory disks. There is an electric outlet at the end of the soft seat rail cars that you can use for recharging camera batteries. You will be constantly taking photographs from the moment your train departs until dusk.
1. Tibet guide books and map, especially helpful is a Qinghai-Tibet rail map showing all stations and elevations
2. Instant noodles and any other "just add hot water" food items
3. Binoculars are optional, but a very good idea for viewing wild animals and distant peaks Leave a Comment
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Comfortable shoe and warm clothes.
all the drugs you need, toiletries available in Lhassa supermarket
PONCHO : I like to take a poncho with me because I feel it comfortable, light, efficient and strong against the rain but in Tibet my friend used it as a hideaway when she used nature for toilet !!! Ladies, Don't forget it !!!! Leave a Comment
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Bring a bag you won't mind getting dusty. Even inside a bus mine got covered in dust!
Tibet in Spring and Summer can get very warm during the day and really cold at night. Dress in layers.
Be aware many hotels do not have heating and it can be freezing at night, altho they usually provide lots of duvets and blankets.
Bring sunglasses as the glare from the sun is intense
There are plenty of chinese shops selling toiletries if you run out. Take all the medicine you need with you, plus a high factor sun cream as you can burn really easily at altitude.
Basic hotels often have a kettle of flask of boiling water. Take a few teabags for an early morning cuppa.
If you like Marmite take some of the little one serving pots with you,(you can buy them in supermarkets in the UK) its a boon for breakfast if you can't face noodles or cake. Leave a Comment
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 Rucksack on Airport Carousell
in Pro-Tector @ KTM by into-thin-air
What can happen is that one of the straps can drop in-between the lats on the moving Carousel and then as your Rucksack goes around a corner, the strap gets ripped off, I lost the entire back and carrying system from one of my rucksacks !!
I have tried many of the Rucksack / Backpack Protectors that are available on the market and was disappointed with how they performed, So after having many problems with these decided to design and manufacture my own.
Full details of how this came about are written up on my Nepal page.
So, Obviously my own recommendation would be to get your Rucksack / Backpack Protector from Pro-Tector
Also, after successfully designing, producing and selling the Rucksack Pro-tector for several years, I have now introduced some new lines such as a Pro-Tector Travel Wallet and a Pro-Tector Document / Valuables Travel Pouch.
If you think that any of the above would be of benefit for yourself on your own travels then please take a look at my web-site at . Pro-Tector Leave a Comment
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In addition, hot water supply is restricted to only certain time of the day. Take note of this.
Do bring your own medication for headaches & altitude sickness. Alternatively, you might want to get these capsules of liquid (made from natural herbs as per claimed by the Chinese) from your hotel. It's v. effective & you must take them as soon as you arrived. Cost = RMB 20 - 30 depending on where you get them.
Zoom & wide-angle lens.
Lots of films.
Digital camera if possible. It's easier to take photos from the bus with this. Leave a Comment
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Necessary: Hepatitis A, 3-in-1 vaccination for Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio
Recommended: Hepatitis B, vaccination against typhus, as the hygienic condition is not always good. If you are planning adventure trips through the countryside lasting more than 4 weeks you should consider vaccination against Japanese encephalitis and Rabies. Leave a Comment
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Pre-packed wet hand wipes, sunscreen, lip balm, toilet paper
Drugs against altitude sickness: Diamox
Sleeping bag: for cold night in unheated hostels Leave a Comment
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