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Luggage and bags: The longer the trip, the more items, the larger the Luggage! Just remember, whatever you pack, you have to carry!
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Clothes you need.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Tooth paste, toothbrushes, dental floss (packed together, in a ziplock bag)
Medications, insect repellant, Afterbite, for insect bites allergy medicine if needed, lip balm with sunscreen
Sunblock with UVA/UVB protection
Photo Equipment: Do not forget a small camera, maps, and a good Travel Guide!
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: First Aid Kit, swimsuits (two, per person) , sandals, aqua shoes. swim goggles, sunhats, UV rate sunglasses to protect your eyes, umbrellas or ponchos, raincoat, rain-pants for outdoors vacations, appropriate footwear, extra socks
Miscellaneous: Cash in the local currency, credit cards, keys, passport(check validity!), Balatoncard, tour vouchers, tickets,
Photocopies of passport, driver’s license, health-insurance card, vaccination certificate
Addresses of friends and family for postcards
Maps, cell phone (probably this will also be your travel alarm clock, cell phone charger
Updated Aug 4, 2008
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The longer the trip, the more items, the larger the Luggage! Just remember, whatever you pack, you have to carry! Clothes you need. Tooth paste, toothbrushes,...
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