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 jeanette searching for warmer
clothes by PA2AKgirl
LOTION. It was so dry most of the places we went. Sunblock is also important:)
The rain guard and stakes are definitely necessary Leave a Comment
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 Examples of "Messenger" bags by deecat
Also, most people love music, so don't forget your iPod. Even if you don't want to listen to music, you can use it for its alarm clock, digital photo storage, address book, and downloaded audio books.
It's a good idea to have Ziploc bags for wet simwear, toothbrush, shampoo bottles that might leak, or dirty underwear. Of course, all of these go in different zip lock bags!
Last time I traveled, I used one of the new 24-inch bags for my dirty clothes to keep the dirty and clean clothes seperated.
I take a black, tan, navy pair of slacks with v-neck light-weight sweaters to match and a few blouses as well as one dress or skirt for dress up. I always take more than one pair of shoes in case my feet get wet [I learned the hard way].
Laundry supplies helps you take less clothes. I also always take a sewing kit. I get them when I stay at nice hotels and keep them for foreign travel. Or, if you must, buy one from someone like Walkabout Travel Gear for about $3.00.
Don't forget a plug adapter
I also always bring a COMPASS because I'm not a "natural" with directions in strange places. I have a mini-compass that I clip into my messenger bag.
I always have a Nalgene water bottle because this polycarbonate bottle does not pick up flavors, so if you want to carry cola, tea, lemonade, or water, the flavors never remain.
Since if love to play games, I manage to slip in a deck of cards, mainly to play solitare. Leave a Comment
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 What should be in your
luggage? by deecat
I always put one set of clothing and undergarments, medicine, cosmetics, jewelry, important papers, & anything I just could not lose into my "carry-on-luggage".
Make sure you have a list of phone #'s of your credit card companies, insurances, airlines, doctors, & your country's embassy. In this day and age, I have a card with e-mail addresses of family & friends.
When you visit the USA, you must research the particular area to know the high and low temperatures for the time of year you will arrive.
If the area is hot and dry, then bring cotton items of light color and that fit loosely, sandals, bathing suit, sun hate, sun glasses, & sun lotion.
If it is cold and/or snowy, have a heavy coat, hat, gloves, boots and use "layers" of clothing for insulation.
Regardless, always bring a plastic poncho that folds into a tiny pouch in case of rain.
DON'T BRING BRAND NEW SHOES. YOU ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE!
Try Liquid bandage to be prepared for minor accidents and blisters. Carry in your money belt and also in your luggage Imodium pills just in case of a gastrointestinal situation. Speaking of medicine, keep a list of inoculations, medication prescriptions, & telephone #'s of doctors. If you wear glasses and/or contacts, make sure to bring an extra pair.
If you have a digital camera, set up an online photo account so you will be able to upload digital photographs as you go along, freeing up the memory card.
If you plan to camp or do lots of outdoor hikes, brink boots, camping gear, and swimming wear...even if you don't do outdoor activities, bring a bathing suit for the motel/hotels.
Inform your credit-card company of your travel plans, especially if you are visiting from out of this country. The credit-card company may put a block on your account because of the foreign purchases unless they are aware of your travels.
Leave one copy of all your important documents such as PASSPORT, VISA, ETC. with a family member or friend back home as well as a copy of each with you [not in the same location as the original!] Leave a Comment
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 Soho NY - handpainted Levis
sign by llauraa
dont take too much and nothing too fancy. Even in NY the people are more laid back and casual than anything. Well this is in Summer anyway. Also if you have the money clothes are great to snap up over there
aspirin and hangover cures. Americans make the strongest drinks I have ever seen. They dont measure anything...prepare for the inevitable....they also dont have berocca over there. (that I could find anyway!!)
Go digital all the way. The scenery is so spectucular a normal camera wont do it justice
There is very little here that you cant get over there, so dont stress if you forget anything. Also leave room for the chocolate you are going to want to bring home with you. They have a million varieties! Dont forget to declare it ! Leave a Comment
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 Road Atlas by TropicGirl77
Always bring good walking shoes and season or region appropriate attire.
Basic items, plus a restocked first aid kit
A good camera with sufficient film and batteries for the duration of your trip. Don't go overboard though, I'm sure you can pick up items at the local stores if you run short.
Camping ... be sure to bring ALL your waterproof tent gear, flashlights and bug repellent.
Do your homework before you take off to the wilds of America and learn a little about the area you're travelling to ... you'll appreciate knowing whether you need that umbrella and raincoat or not! Leave a Comment
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 other music for uplifting
gormandizers by sambarnett
The Ramones saved rock'n'roll.
Behind all the booze and drugs, The Replacements show the brilliance of Paul Westerberg's song writing skills. Husker Du flat out rocks. There must be something in the Twin Cities water.
Wilco and The Roots set the standards for musical art while Steve Earle sets the standards for protest, honesty and compassion. Rave on, Stevie Ray Vaughan, glad I got to see you once.
A Tribe Called Quest and Public Enemy took street suss and made it appeal to the brain, just like their revolutionary brothers, The Last Poets and the MC5 did over thirty years ago. Kick out the jams! Leave a Comment
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 706 Union Avenue by sambarnett
'The West End Blues' by Louis Armstrong signify the Roaring Twenties so well you can almost smell the bootleg hootch. We've all felt loneliness, through Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith we can HEAR it.
Duke Ellington was the REAL king of swing. Billie Holiday and her voice were beautiful and distinctive. Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf took the Delta Blues sound, brought it to Chicago and amplified it, setting the ground work for rock'n'roll.
The field recordings made by Alan Lomax are essential to understanding America, where we came from and the traditions and beliefs that pass through the generations.
Those cliches you hear in country music? Hank Williams came up with all of 'em! Johnny Cash walked the line between the spiritual and the profane while Woody Guthrie road the rails, bound for glory with a quest to document the life of Everyman. "The Boss," Bruce Springsteen continues their legacy. Simon and Garfunkel found America in themselves. Leave a Comment
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 by DPando
I usually bring with me nuts, bread, ham, banana, cheese that i bought first in the visitor center market as a lunch. Also a knife and some other tools should be nice to take with u
as a last item energy powerbars were so useful during my hikes in US.. affordable in every visitor center market or gas stations on the way to the national parks !!
I suggest to carry with u a sleeping bag and a tent if u are on the mood to visit the Colorado river trail from North Rim.. its such a long and weary way to afford in just one day as i tried..
My pictures were taken with a Lumix optical FX8 digital zoom Panasonic FX8 Leave a Comment
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 by sim1
For 'grounded' plugs, flat blades (see previous tip), but with round grounding pin plug and receptable with side grounding contacts is used (see picture)
An adapter will allow you to plug an appliance designed for one type of outlet into another type of outlet. Despite the fact that more than a dozen different types of plugs are in use, a typical travel adapter kit usually contains about five adapters which are capable of dealing with most of the outlets shown here. Adapters often manage this versatility by bypassing the ground/earth wire.
Beware : an adapter by itself will not change the electrical voltage. You must be sure that your appliance can handle different voltages (either automatically or through a voltage switch). If it can't, you will need a voltage converter. Leave a Comment
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