Packing List

This is the packing list that we have so far. I'll update it before we leave and let you know what we didn't use when we get back.

Paperwork: including passports/visas, passport copies to carry around, airline reservations, frequent flyer airline cards, frequent stay hotel cards, medical insurance cards/policy, hotel reservations, tour reservations, e-mail addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, emergency info, glasses prescription, ATM/Credit cards, travel itinerary, budget, packing list.

Prescription medicines: personal AND Cipro X2 (intestinal infection), doxycycline (malaria), emergency syringes

OTC medicines: Such as sunblock, insect repellent with DEET (read instructions for use on children), Loratadine (allergies), pseudophedrine (sinus congestion), liquid pseudophedrine (kids congestion), Dramamine (motion sickness), Pepto-Bismol (upset stomach), hydrocortisone (anti-itch), Anti-fungal, Antibiotic ointment (cuts and scrapes), Tylenol (fever), Ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory), Vitamins, probiotics, Mucinex (expectorant guaifenesin), calamine lotion (bug bites), miralax, saline nasal spray (dry air on flights), Benadryl (allergic reactions), vaseline (dry skin), lip balm, and aloe

Carry-on backpacks with travel guide, language dictionary, travel journals, notepads, books, toys/games, MP3 player and writing utensils.

Cash in $100 new, crisp bills (order in advance from the bank) so they’ll take ‘em and for better exchange rate than traveler’s checks, also avoid credit card fees
Traveler’s checks (cash gets better exchange rate)

Rain jackets
Comfortable shoes/sandals
Swimsuit, goggles, and cover-up
Hats and sunglasses

Camera, lens, memory cards, case, strap, batteries, charger
Electrical Adapter Plugs
Voltage converter/transformer: 120V to 220V @ 50 Hz (for certain areas of Vietnam)
Multiple outlet surge protector strip
Alarm clock
Sleeping sheet for train travel, ear plugs, sleep mask, neck pillow

Clothing: Bottoms (2), Tops (4), Ao Dai – Vietnamese dress, Dresses (2), PJs, socks, and underwear.

Toiletries:
Hairbrush shampoo, conditioner, detangler, and hair accessories
Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss
soap/hand sanitizer
Nail clippers/file & tweezers
Contact lens, solution, holder
Eye glasses/cases, cleaner
tissue
thermometer
Shaving cream & razor
Deodorant, lotion
Bandaids and moleskin
tampons

Waist packs w/water bottle holders
Money belt

Gifts (such as local food items, vitamins, sunscreen, beauty kits, facial cleanser, perfume, sports paraphernalia)
Gift bags & tissue
Orphanage donations (some could be purchased in Vietnam): medical supplies, formula, food, clothing

Snacks: Kool-aid singles, bars, cup noodles, mini cereal boxes, gum, carnation breakfast powder
pocket knife to cut fruit

Roller duffle – Costco has perfect-size roller duffle for $50
Clothesline, clothes pins, and detergent
Calculator
Ziplock bags, trash bags
Sewing kit, scissors, safety pins
Flashlight
Wet wipes
Binoculars
Pail and shovel for beach