Surabaya What to Pack

Luggage and bags: Bring medium-sized luggage, since most cars in the city is relatively medium in size (unless you intend to take bus/private airport transfer service/hotel's MPV to travel to and from the airport). If you get around by taxi, traveling light would save you headache and the hassles.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Short sleeves, shorts, sandals, running shoes or sneakers are sufficient. In months when the rain is quite heavy (generally between the end of the year -around September to April/May), raincoat and umbrella would be needed. You can buy or carry foldable umbrella inside your bag for easy use whenever you go outside. Foldable umbrellas generally cost $2 or IDR 20.000 in big stores like Carrefour and Giant.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Bring a travel pack of tissues and/or wet tissues. Some public toilets in malls often run out of tissues. Since the weather tend to be hot and humid, mosquito repellent is important. You can bring along handy aromatic gels and antibacterial solution, especially if you intend to try the public transportation. Plaster for unexpected accidents, ointment oil for sprains and other common first-aid kit items. Bring medication for stomachache/upset stomach, as your stomach might not be able to handle the spicy foods, petis (shrimp paste), and other local spices generally used to make flavorful dishes.

Photo Equipment: bring waterproof camera case to dodge rain water and durable, rugged camera case/bag with handle to avoid thief/street's snatch-and-go.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: tent, waterproof rug/carpet, sleeping bag, anti-mosquito net

Miscellaneous: sunscreen lotion, brimmed hat/baseball cap