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My Travel List April 15, 2019 00:00
I'm generally considered an extremely (read: annoyingly) organised person. I have lists for everything, from document expiries to contract renewals, and weekly stretching schedules to budgets. My tax is always ready within a few minutes to submit, and I rarely run out of anything in my pantry.
And of course, I have a travel list. My friends think this is terribly quirky (read: controlling) and that I'm far too industrious. What they don't understand, is that it stems from being deeply lazy. I can't bear intensely stressful periods, desperately trying to gather my slips to submit my tax returns, or desperately trying to remember what to pack to take along on holiday.
I learnt early on that if I just drew up a list once, I could refer to it time and again, and simply pack what's on the list.
Easy. Stress-free. Tick tick tick and you're done.
You won't have forgotten anything. You leave home with a peaceful disposition, with nothing on your mind except the anticipation for a glorious trip.
Now doesn't that sound like the way you'd like to set out on your travels?
With the Easter holidays on our doorstep, I'm going to share my travel list with you and hopefully it'll give you the same sense of calm it gives me.
I'm a sucker for a printed tick list - I don't know why making ticks gives me a feeling of accomplishment, but you could also use an app like Wunderlist if you prefer to have it on your phone.
TRAVEL LIST
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DONE |
TO DO |
NOTES |
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WHEN MAKING BOOKING |
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Travel insurance |
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Visas |
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Check validity of passport |
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1 WEEK PRIOR |
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International Driver’s Licence |
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Check hotel booking confirmed |
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Check laundry options at hotel |
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Ensure all necessary numbers are on mobile |
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Check if room is serviced |
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Check if they supply bedding and towels |
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Check there’s enough dog food |
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Tick & flea treatment |
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Check you have luggage tags |
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Have car washed |
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DAY BEFORE |
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Call vet to give them away dates |
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Check flights are still on schedule |
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Check & print house-sitter’s list |
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Prep info for staff |
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IN TRANSIT |
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Sunglasses |
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Small vanity with make-up; cleanser etc; toothbrush |
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Tranquilizers / Sleeping Pills |
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Avomine |
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Tickets |
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Passports |
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Credit Cards & cash |
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Travel pillows |
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Hotel Vouchers |
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Tissues |
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Mobile; Kindle; Laptop and chargers |
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GPS |
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Snacks & water |
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SUITCASE |
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Pack no more than 7 days of outfits. See laundry options |
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Travel scale |
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Cellphone + charger |
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Toothbrush |
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Sewing kit |
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Umbrella (rain) |
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Make-up |
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Shampoo & Conditioner |
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Cleanser & Moisturiser |
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Sunscreen |
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Manicure kit |
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Hats |
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2 prong plug & international plug |
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GHD + hair goodies |
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Beach towels + umbrella/tent |
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Yoga mat |
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Perfume |
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Soap |
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What would you add to the list?
