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Passport; No matter where you are traveling abroad, you'll need your passport before you can even leave your home country (unless an EU citizen traveling in the EU) Plane tickets; Make sure you have your tickets either printed out or on your phone (if allowed) Rental car voucher; You'll need your rental car voucher to pick it up, so don't forget it Driver's license; Don't forget your driver's license and an International Driving Permit if you need it. Credit or debit cards; You'll need these both to pick up your rental car and for paying for everything else on your trip Cash; Taking some chase is advisable, though in most destinations ATMs are readily available and you can usually pay for most things with a credit or debit card. Medicine; Take any prescription medicine you normally take as you may not be able to get it at your destination Phone; These days you don't need a lot of things that you used to have to pack if you simply take your phone Maps; Physical maps are no longer necessary, but be sure to download any you may need in advance if you don't have a data plan that covers your destination Daypack; Having a small backpack to carry water, snacks, and any souvenirs you may purchase is crucial. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccine or Test; Unfortunately, this is now a staple of travel. To travel almost anywhere internationally, you now need to be able to show you've been vaccinated and/or a recent test. Toiletries; Take your usual toiletry bag, but know that you can purchase most toiletries at your destination so there's no need to fret if you forget something Jacket; On most trips, you'll run into rain so make sure to pack a rain jacket to keep yourself dry.

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Pants; Take around three pairs of pants (or shorts if you are traveling in the summer). Two of these could be more casual (preferably polyester so that they dry quickly) and one for more formal settings. Shirts; You may want to take a few more shirts than pairs of pants. Shirts that wick moisture away from your skin are best, especially when traveling in the summer. Underwear; Don't forget your underwear. Don't pack too much, though, as you can almost always wash some while traveling even if it must be in a sink. Socks; When traveling, you might want to consider packing merino wool socks as they wick moisture away from your foot, dry faster, and smell less. A hat; Take a hat of some sort to protect your head from the sun. Scarf; In winter, you definitely will want a scarf or balaclava. Gloves; Another essential in winter. Puffy jacket; Again in winter, you'll want a good polyester or down puffy jacket to keep you warm so you can enjoy sights outdoors. Waterproof and windproof shell; Having a good jacket to save you from the rain and wind is a sure way to make sure you are not wet and cold on your trip instead of having a great time. Umbrella; An alternative for the rain (but not the wind) is to pack a small umbrella. Shoes; Having a comfortable, well-fitting pair of shoes to walk in is absolutely necessary. If you've just purchased them, make sure to break them in before you set out on your journey. Sandals; If traveling in summer, you may want a comfortable pair of sandals to wear, especially if heading to the beach. Blister prevention; Blisters can ruin your trip. We suggest using a thin pair of wool socks underneath your socks to help prevent them. You can also purchase creams or bandages to use on the areas that are prone to blisters.

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Chargers; Makes sure to take your phone charger and those for any other electronic devices you are taking. If traveling to a country that uses a different type of outlet, pack a converter with you. Power bank; It's also a good idea to take a power bank for those times you fail to find an outlet. Laptop; You may or may not want to pack a laptop. If you plan to work while traveling, you may need it. If not, it may just weigh you down and you may be best using just your phone. Tablet; A tablet may be a good substitute for a laptop. E-reader; It's vacation, you want to relax, so don't forget your Kindle so you can read while sitting on the beach and don't have to lug around books. Camera; Given the quality of cameras on many phones nowadays, you may not need this anymore. But if you are an amateur photographer, take along your camera and make sure you have a good case to pack it in. Camera accessories; If taking along your camera, remember to take memory cards, batteries, the strap, and lens too. First-aid kit; If you plan to travel outdoors, having a first-aid kit is essential. Water storage; Weather it be a water bottle or a camel pack, make sure you have a way to carry water with you during the day. Towel; A quick-drying towel can come in useful. You may end up in a hotel that doesn't offer them, or if you are camping some nights, you'll definitely want one. Sunscreen; You can always get this at your destination, but make sure you're prepared to protect yourself from sunburn — a sure-fire way to ruin your trip. Toothbrush and toothpaste; We all want to keep our teeth clean and healthy. Travel pillow; For those long flights, a travel pillow is a great thing to throw in your carry-on bag. Sunglasses; Don't forget your shades.