Packing : FAQ

[Kim]

Q: What should I take with me on my trip?

That really depends on the time of year, how long you are going for etc. You can find tons of packing lists on the web, but really think about what you want to take as, when you have to carry it, it really matters!

Here's what we took:
www.guideforeurope.com/packing.html

Remember, take as many pairs of socks as underwear as days you will will be doing laundry. If you take 7 pairs, that means you will have to do laundry every 7 days. Underwear is light, so take a couple extra pairs. Dirty jeans you can live with, dirty underwear - well, let's just say others may not want to live with you!

[Kim]

Q: Do I need one of those travel towels?

Do you absolutely need to buy a travel towel? No.
Are they handy? Yes! They dry quickly and absorb quite a bit of water.

A quick drying towel is important as you don't want to pack a wet towel or it will start to stink in your pack. If you don't buy a travel towel, make sure to pack a really thin towel.

You can buy (or order) pack towels here:
www.kqzyfj.com/click-711188-10273661?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.magellans.com%2Fstore%2FToiletries___Kits___ToiletriesTA783%3FPartner_ID%3DCJLNK

[Kim]

Q: What kind of shoes should I bring?

The most important thing to look for in a shoe is comfort. You will be walking for hours and it's one thing you absolutely need.

You might want to get a pair that is suitable both for walking but looks good if you choose to go out as well.

Do not, and I repeat, do not bring more than 2 pairs of shoes. As in the ones on your feet and one other pair. You will not need them. Even 2 pairs is alot!

Some people like to bring a cheap pair of flip flops for the showers as well.

[Kim]

Q: What was the best and the worst thing that you brought with you?

Hard question to answer as everyone is different but when we took a survey of guideforeurope.com users, this is what they said:

Best thing:

• Camera 5 votes for this choice
  
• Zip off pants 2 votes for this choice
  
• Underwear 2 votes for this choice
  
• Compass 2 votes for this choice
  
• Ziplocs 2 votes for this choice
  
• Antibacterial hand wipes/gel 2 votes for this choice
  
• Money belt 2 votes for this choice
  
• Toothpaste
  
• Guidebooks and moneybelt
  
• Extra t-shirts
  
• Travel alarm
  
• Journal
  
• Comfy shoes - 1 pair
  
• Sarong
  
• Maps
  
• My old clothes
  
• Swiss Army Knife
  
• Thermals
  
• Zipper plastic bags instead of washbag
  
• Khaki pants
  
• Oil of Olay Facial cloths to freshen up with on long train rides
  
• Bug spray
  
• Cap
  
• Pegs
  
• Warm clothes
  
• Guidebook
  
• Swiss Army Knife
  
• Camera, cell phone, guidebook
  

Worst thing:

• CD Player 3 votes for this choice
  
• Extra shoes 3 votes for this choice
  
• Travel very light so this does not apply. 3 votes for this choice
  
• Make-up 2 votes for this choice
  
• Too many toiletries/medicine 2 votes for this choice
  
• Glue stick
  
• Hand towel
  Umbrella
  
• Plastic silverware
  
• Chunky boots
  
• Extra sweatshirts
  
• Extra pants
  
• Walking stick
  
• Pack cover
  
• Travel cup
  
• Nice shoes
  
• Nothing - I used everything I took, I thought hard about this one too
  
• Dress
  
• One of those supposedly super absorpant towels- my good old beach towel worked fine!
  
• Dresses and skirts
  
• Thick jumper
  
• Tissue
  
• Cell phone
  
• Torch (Flashlight)
  
• Every kind of medicine!
  
• Too many clothes
  
• Bandana
  
• Extra accessories
  
• Laundry detergent