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- Clothes in neutral colours
Beige, khaki or olive clothes attract fewer insects and disturb animals less on safari.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- Computer Games
Games for the journey and rainy days. Download them before you go, as there is not always internet.
- Confirm tickets and reservations
To do
Tickets Hotel reservations
- Contact Lenses
Enough lenses and solution for the whole trip, plus your glasses as a backup.
- Contraception
Your usual contraception for the whole trip. Time zones can affect when you take the pill.
- Cookset, dishes and cutlery
A light set of pots, plates, cups and cutlery for cooking and eating outdoors.
- Cool box
Keeps drinks and food cool at the beach or campsite.
- Cotton wool buds
Small, handy for make-up, ear care and small wounds.
- Cotton wool pads
For removing make-up and applying toner.
- Cuddly toy
The favourite toy helps children fall asleep in a strange bed. Hard to replace if it stays at home.
- Curling tongs
For curls on the go. Let it cool down before you pack it.
- Currency
Some local currency for arrival, taxis and tips if your destination does not use the euro.
- Cycling computer
Shows speed, distance and route. Charge it before you leave.
- Cycling multi-tool
A compact multi-tool for small repairs on the road.
- Cycling route
- Cycling tights
Long cycling tights for cool mornings and evenings.
- Cyclists not allowed on motorway
Cyclists are not allowed on the motorways in NZ.
- Dance shoes
Dance shoes with the right sole for the floor and your dance style.
- Debit & Credit Card
Take two different cards in case one is blocked or lost, keep them separately and check the expiry dates.
- Deck shoes
Non-marking shoes with good grip on wet decks.
- Dental floss
Dental floss for daily care. It is small and light.
- Deodorant
Easy to buy almost anywhere. Take a small size or a solid stick if you only travel with hand luggage.
- Descender
A descender or rappel device is a friction device or friction hitch that allows rope to be payed out in a controlled fashion, under load, with a minimal effort by the person…
- Destination Information
To do
Weather Security Health Traffic
- Details of Nearest Consulate
To do
Note the address/contact details of the nearest embassy or consulate of your country in the destination area.
- Diarrhoea remedy
Unfamiliar food and water upset many stomachs, especially in warm countries. Add oral rehydration salts.
- Dictionary (Book/App)
Dictionary book or app for your destination.
- Digital Camera & Charger
For better photos than with the phone. Pack the charger and a spare battery.
- Directions
How to get from the airport or station to your accommodation. Download offline maps in case you have no data.