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China
Scraps of paper
I find it very useful to carry around scraps of paper (usually a stack of Post-it Notes or a tiny Moleskine with tear-out pages) and a pen. These tools come ... read more
05 Mar 2010
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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Israel
Pack for all seasons, and for modesty
Israel gets very hot in the spring and summer, but can also see snow in the winter, and there is hot, dry desert and snow-capped mountains. In other words, you ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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India
In a pinch, zap your water
One of the coolest travel gizmos on the market today is the SteriPen, a hand-held device that emits UV light to kill anything and everything that’s growing in your ... read more
29 Jan 2010
by Valerie Hohman
29 Jan 2010
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India
In a pinch, zap your water
One of the coolest travel gizmos on the market today is the SteriPen, a hand-held device that emits UV light to kill anything and everything that’s growing in your ... read more
29 Jan 2010
by Valerie Hohman
29 Jan 2010
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Belize
Use air-tight bags when backpacking
When backpacking, I found it highly useful to have my clothes in air-tight bags. The bags roll up, pushing out all air, guaranteeing more space in one's backpack, as ... read more
30 Nov 2009
by Michelle Saltis
30 Nov 2009
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Egypt
Conservative layers are the key in Egypt
For women in Egypt, dress in loose, light layers to stay cool and under the radar. Always have a light sweater and scarf on hand, as you never know when ... read more
30 Nov 2009
by Delia Harrington
30 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom
Antidepressants, anyone?
The cliché suggestion would be to bring an umbrella. But, it doesn’t actually rain here as much as you’d think – little more than one in three days. Instead ... read more
06 Jan 2010
by Marshall Worsham
06 Jan 2010
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Cyprus
Bring a sweater, to wear inside
It's definitely hot in Cyprus most of the year, but in the winter at night I have been as cold in Cyprus as I have been anywhere in the ... read more
07 Jan 2010
by Madeline Blount
07 Jan 2010
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Peru
Bring something for every season
Part of what makes Peru such an exciting place to visit is its diversity, especially in landscapes. Peru, of course, has the Andes running right through it, which means many ... read more
19 Dec 2009
by Courtney Ng
19 Dec 2009
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Japan
Leave the Sudafed at home
On entering Japan, there's a chance you'll get picked up for a customs search. These can range from a quick question or two to being placed in a ... read more
15 Dec 2009
by Saleem Reshamwala
15 Dec 2009
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Laos
Pack light and keep your parts unbleached
Packing light is almost always the way to go when traveling. In Laos, the laundry service is cheap and reliable (same day service could be as inexpensive as 60 cents ... read more
30 Nov 2009
by Gabriel Shaya
30 Nov 2009
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New Zealand
Don't forget your swimsuit and snow jacket
Traveling to New Zealand any time soon? Prepare your daypack and a backup plan before setting off for a tramp in the bush or a stroll on the beach! The ... read more
20 Nov 2009
by Jeff West
20 Nov 2009
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Thailand
Pick it up as you go!
Don't freak out if you've forgotten some key travel essentials. You can find nearly everything you could possibly need in Thai markets, and for cheaper than you would ... read more
20 Nov 2009
by Anna Schwaber
20 Nov 2009
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Poland
Use your head -- bring a headlamp!
From navigating evening power outages in rural Ghana to reading before bed at a hostel, few travel investments have proved to be as worthwhile as my headlamp! Both Princeton Tec ... read more
20 Nov 2009
by Caroline Mailloux
20 Nov 2009
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Bangladesh
Get some durable, comfortable sandals
Whether you're in Nepal (summer), India, or Bangladesh, I would suggest packing durable, comfortable, easily removable (and put-on-able) sandals, such as water-wicking flip-flops. I decided to bring my Sparta ... read more
14 Nov 2009
by Genevieve Studer
14 Nov 2009
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Paraguay
Fashionable conservatism
It seems my skirts and dresses are just a little on the inappropriate side in conservative, catholic Paraguay. But with temperatures creeping past 35 degrees Celsius, pants are torture. The ... read more
09 Nov 2009
by Megan Wood
09 Nov 2009
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Paraguay
Clean hair in a bottle
I have seen too many weary travelers cut their hair just to avoid the hassle. But before you pick up the scissors, try a bottle of leave in hair conditioner ... read more
09 Nov 2009
by Megan Wood
09 Nov 2009
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Peru
Pack chewing gum to double your refreshment
If there's one small thing from home I miss a lot -- it's the abundance of chewing gum. In Peru, there are two to three popular brands of chewing ... read more
16 Oct 2009
by Courtney Ng
16 Oct 2009
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Malawi
Make sure you're ready to see in the dark
Power cuts can occur daily in Malawi, and much of the country isn’t even on the grid. Unless you’ve got remarkable night vision, toss a headlamp into your ... read more
19 Oct 2009
by Rebecca Jacobson
19 Oct 2009
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Mongolia
Shoes off, slippers on
Before you enter someone's home and the occasional school or office, it's polite to remove your outside shoes. It's OK to walk around barefoot or in socks ... read more
13 Oct 2009
by Lindsay Myron
13 Oct 2009
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