BMCC 2008 Switzerland Blog

TTA 100 Packing Suggestions

Luggage

·         Back pack and Fanny pack (MUST HAVE)

·         Course Materials for TTA 100

·         Text book

·         Switzerland research document

·         Brochures/Maps from Swiss Tourism Office (Rockefeller Plaza)

Media

·         Cell phone and charger (you must have your cell phone company unlock your cell phone if 

          you plan to use it in Switzerland)

·         Digital camera, batteries, memory cards, manual

·         iPod /MP3 player and headphones, batteries, mini-speakers

·         Camera case  

·         Journal/notebook and pen

·         Maps and directions

·         Mini-DVD player or DVD-capable laptop and DVDs (optional)

·         Reading material

·         Travel guide(s)

·         Electric Plug converter for Switzerland

Medical

·         Antibiotic cream

·         Anti-diarrheal medication

·         Band-Aids

·         Bug repellent

·         Cortisone 1% anti-itch cream

·         Extra pair of eyeglasses (prescription) and sunglasses

·         Pain reliever

·         Prescription medicines (with prescription from doctor)

Money & Documents

·         Addresses for sending postcards/e-mail

·         Business cards

·         Cash (to cover out-of-pocket expenses for three weeks)

·         Copy of medical history, if necessary

·         Copy of vacation packing list 

·         Emergency names, telephone numbers (24/7), emails

·         Frequent flyer/frequent guest cards

·         e-ticket confirmation

·         Passports and visas (critical)

·         Photo ID

·         Pre-paid phone card

·         Travelers checks and receipt (keep separate)

·         Vaccination certificates, if required

Miscellaneous/Extras

·         Anti-bacterial wipes

·         Duct tape

·         Plastic Zip-Loc bags

·         Playing cards

·         Q-Tips

·         Sunscreen/SPF

·         Travel alarm clock

·         Flash light (small)

·         Umbrella (small)

Wear

·         Athletic shoes / Sneakers

·         Belts

·         White shirts – with collars!!!

·         Dress shoes

·         Sun Hat 

·         Dark Pants (Blue/Black)

·         Pajamas / Robe

·         Sandals

·         Flip flops / water shoes

·         Sports jacket

·         Swim suit (conservative; leave the bikini at home); big scarf or Pareo

·         Tie (for guys)

·         T-shirts

·         Jeans

·         Khaki’s/Docks

·         Workout clothes

·         Socks

·         Skirt (below knee length)

·         Sweater

·         Jacket (mornings and evenings are cool as are tops of mountains)

·         Sweat shirt (with hood)

·         Rain poncho

·         Head scarf

 Toiletries

·         Comb / Brush

·         Deodorant

·         Tooth brush/ Tooth paste/ mouth wash

·         Floss

·         Lip balm

·         Shaving kit / Shaving Cream

·         Shampoo / Conditioner / Styling Products

Sundries

·         Kleenex, Tissues

·         Blow dryer/straightening iron

·         Comb/Brush

·         A packing list is especially important when you’re traveling to a new place for the first time.  While most items left behind can be secured elsewhere, you may not have the time or budget to shop for them on your trip.

·         It’s unlikely you’ll need everything on this list, but I’ve tried to make it as comprehensive as   possible to help you get organized.

·         In the worst-case scenario, your luggage disappears. Forever. If you have a copy of your    vacation packing list in your carryon – you’ll have a complete record of any loss.